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Inbox: Offering the Olive Branch

George Lauby - Jan. 20, 2021

I listened to President Trump’s remarks to the press this morning (Wednesday, Inauguration Day), and then his remarks at St. Andrews as he prepared to board Airforce One for his farewell trip home to Florida. I heard a lot of “me”.

Groene at the Legislature: All votes should be transparent

Sen. Mike Groene - Jan. 20, 2021

On Jan. 21, the legislature debates some proposed changes to the rules under which they operate.

Choosing to come together

Rep. Adrian Smith - Jan. 19, 2021

The events of Wednesday, Jan. 6, were nothing short of horrific. I am appalled at what I saw and fully support the prosecution of every participant and planner of the uprising.

Groene at the Legislature: Brace for secular humanism

Sen. Mike Groene - Jan. 16, 2021

As you may have heard, I am no longer the chairman of the Education Committee.

Erdman at the Legislature: Move Game, Parks to Sidney

Sen. Steve Erdman - Jan. 16, 2021

This week, I will introduce a bill to move the headquarters of the Game and Parks Department to the city of Sidney.

Brewer at the Legislature: Right to keep and bear arms

Sen. Tom Brewer - Jan. 16, 2021

I have spent a lot of my life fighting for this country.

Past Opinions

Optimists host essay contest

Crisis of basic rights

Letter: Donald Trump was a blessing

Erdman at the Legislature: Tax relief, In God We Trust

Brewer at the Legislature: Public power / Monolith

Corey J. Gentleman

01/23/21

Name: Corey J. Gentleman

Booking date: 01/23/21

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Domestic assault

Elizabeth M. Pesek

01/22/21

Name: Elizabeth M. Pesek

Booking date: 01/22/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: Sentenced

Charges: DUI liquor, over 0.15

Merle J. Nicola

01/22/21

Name: Merle J. Nicola

Booking date: 01/22/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: Sentenced

Charges: Contempt of court

Matthew H. Bobo

01/22/21

Name: Matthew H. Bobo

Booking date: 01/22/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: $2,500

Charges: Theft

Caleb T. Orander

01/21/21

Name: Caleb T. Orander

Booking date: 01/21/21

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: $10,000

Charges: Failure to appear

Manuel Zavala-Balderas

01/21/21

Name: Manuel Zavala-Balderas

Booking date: 01/21/21

Arresting agency: U.S. Immigration, Lincoln

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Immigration violation

Dawson L. Lebsock

01/21/21

Name: Dawson L. Lebsock

Booking date: 01/21/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Fugitive, Sarpy Co.

Keonna N. Carter

01/21/21

Name: Keonna N. Carter

Booking date: 01/21/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Safekeeping for Red Willow County

Justin D. Larsen

01/21/21

Name: Justin D. Larsen

Booking date: 01/21/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln

Bond amount: Sentenced

Charges: DUI-liquor, 2nd offense

Rebecca A. Pounder

01/20/21

Name: Rebecca A. Pounder

Booking date: 01/20/21

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Probation violation

Dwight M. Diehl

01/20/21

Name: Dwight M. Diehl

Booking date: 01/20/21

Arresting agency: Nebraska State Patrol

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Reckless driving. Flight to avoid. Possession stolen vehicle.

Steven R. Gastineau

01/20/21

Name: Steven R. Gastineau

Booking date: 01/20/21

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Robbery

Thomas C. Bradford

01/19/2021

Name: Thomas C. Bradford

Booking date: 01/19/2021

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: $10,000. more pending.

Charges: Possession controlled substance. Concealed weapon. Resisting.

Mark R. Ellickson

01/19/21

Name: Mark R. Ellickson

Booking date: 01/19/21

Arresting agency: Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Bond amount: Hold

Charges: Safekeeping for Idaho agency

Christopher D. Bornschein

01/18/21

Name: Christopher D. Bornschein

Booking date: 01/18/21

Arresting agency: North Platte Police

Bond amount: Pending

Charges: Burglary. Possession stolen firearm