It’s ‘Groundhog Day’ all over again when it comes to vouchers for private/parochial schools I really enjoyed the film, “Groundhog Day.” It starred Bill Murray – who is generally hilarious – as a TV weatherman covering Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, home of the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. But Murray is caught in some kind of time warp in which the day’s events, and mis-adventures, keep repeating themselves.

Capitol Conversations: From Pasture to Policy This week at the Capitol has been a busy one, with significant discussions taking place in both committees I am on, Transportation & Telecommunications and the Judiciary Committee. Some of the more significant bills heard in T & T revolved around ATVs/UTVs and the ability to register them for highway use outside a village or corporate limits, as well as a bill to allow them to be operated after sunset and before sunrise specifically for the use of snow removal.

“Things People Learn Too Late In Life” Do you ever think you have learned everything there is to know in life? Do you think a person quits learning after a certain age? Reading the following things people learn too late in life, I felt I would share them with you, our readers: ☺ The less you say, the more your words will matter. ☺ Don’t take everything personally.

January 26th - February 1st, 2025 Sunday, January 26th Responded to a one vehicle accident near the intersection of Highway 20 and 432nd Avenue. The Brown County Ambulance Association and the Ainsworth Fire Department also responded to the scene.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost James A. Strom: Attempt of a Class I Misdemeanor, $250.00 Fine; Agency and Officer Not Found.

The Nebraska Department of Labor announced Nebraska’s unemployment rate for December is 2.8 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the November rate and is up 0.3 percentage points from the December 2023 rate of 2.5 percent.