Governor visits Sidney

Governor Dave Heineman thanked local employers for their contribution to Sidney's growing economy and their efforts to help veterans yesterday, at the community center.

He praised the citizens of Nebraska for being practical with their money, and not spending what they don't have.

"We've got a lot more common sense out in Nebraska than in Washington D.C.," Heineman said.

His top two priorities for the state are education and jobs, he said.

"We want to make sure we're creating jobs right here in Nebraska," Heineman explained. "Certainly you're doing a great job of that here in Sidney."

But he a...