Stories from Sunday, July 11, 2010

Nebraska will make history this summer by hosting the largest sporting event ever held in our state. We have been honored to host the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games, July 18-23 in Lincoln. The week-long event showcases the Special Olympics movement with 13 sporting competitions and programs in health, wellness and education. ...

Recently our nation celebrated Independence Day -- marking 234 years since our Founding Fathers declared our freedom from Great Britain. In parades and celebrations, we saluted the courage, resolve, and commitment to our country by those who wore our nation's uniform and those who continue to serve in our military forces -- as well as their families and loved ones...