What Is The Worst Town In Nebraska? (Norfolk, Ogallala: house, rent)

[Earniefan]

Weren't the people who perpetrated those murders from somewhere other than Norfolk.

[kosnebbear]

Yes they were they were all Hispanic and most likely some of these poor individuals here trying to make a new life for themselves from their poor living conditions in there own countries and more than likely illegally here. Now they will get to stay at taxpayers expense for the rest of their lives. Nice isn't it.

[mike0421]

Has anyone here ever been to Whiteclay? It's on the border of South Dakota next to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. There are about 20 full time residents. There are 4 businesses in town, they all serve beer to the residents of the reservation, because it's illegal on the reservation. When I drove through there I counted 4 people who were passed out on the side of the street, **** drunk. It was the most depressing place I've ever seen, not just Nebraska, but the whole USA.

[mattpoulsen]

I haven't been to Whiteclay, but I've heard the reports. Its pretty ridiculous. I also heard the # of cases of beer that are sold daily and the number is absolutely staggering! I generally don't like the government coming in and closing businesses down, however in this case it needs to be done.

[MarriedWithOutChildren]

Seiously, tho, who was he kidding? How many gangsta's live in west O-town? I thought it was quite amusing, however, and did LOL!!

[itsMeFred]

Originally Posted by mike0421

Has anyone here ever been to Whiteclay? It's on the border of South Dakota next to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. There are about 20 full time residents. There are 4 businesses in town, they all serve beer to the residents of the reservation, because it's illegal on the reservation. When I drove through there I counted 4 people who were passed out on the side of the street, **** drunk. It was the most depressing place I've ever seen, not just Nebraska, but the whole USA.

I agree 100%.

Whiteclay is the armpit of the US.
It's not really a town, though. Just a really big bar... Much as I love Nebraska, I would have to agree that Whiteclay is the worst town in the state.

BTW, nothing would really be accomplished by "shutting down" the town of Whiteclay. People would just go further... Down to Rushville or Gordon. It's a no-win.

[Im Lauree]

I knew that this topic would make some sparks to fly. I would like to say that not all towns in Nebraska are all bad, just a few. I do like Hartington, Springview, Sargent, Salem, Wynot, Comstock McCook, Maywood,Guide Rock,Bee, Nelson, Harvard, Central City, Red Cloud. And me the all time favorite town is.....Lawrence,Ne.

Alot of good points have been brought up, but I have to say you are right about this attitude towards outsiders. I travel this great state of our's for my job I have been to almost every town east of Broken Bow.

My first post here

I am in California, have been here most of my life. I am very sick of the whole atmosphere here, very troubling. I am looking to move to Broken Bow... you didn't list it as a favorite, can you tell me why? Can you give me some information on the other towns you did mention and which would be the most welcoming and has most affordable housing, if you know.

Anything information you could offer would be appreciated.

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[MomsHugs]

Whew! Read through all these posts & didn't find any mention of my old hometown being on the "F" list. So... listen up if you want to visit a great Nebraska town & have a wonderful time.

You have the option of staying in a motel or several B&B's, or camping out at the Calamus Dam north of town. It is rather quiet so close to the famous Sandhills... unless Nebraska's Big Rodeo is going on. If you go then, better get your reservations in a year in advance!

You'll roast in summers & freeze in winters, but otherwise the weather is lovely. You won't find more friendly people anywhere... other than in Thailand... based on my travels. Find the coffee shop on Main St. a block from the square if you're up to visiting with most everyone that walks in the door... while your taste buds get a treat.

Now if you haven't figured out what town it is yet, go online to find the Windmill Music Festivals in nearby Comstock. & You'll be close... go 13 more miles & you'll be in one of the friendliest places in Nebraska... BURWELL!!

[MomsHugs]

When I grew up in Burwell, we all considered the East Coast to be Omaha! Then we lived in Iowa for 37 years... they're friendly, too, but not quite like Nebraskans.

How the 2 states were settled is a big clue to the difference. Iowa was settled in very small farms of 160 acres with roads around each section (640 acres). Tiny compared to ranches in western Nebraska of 3,000+ acres where survival still depends upon friendliness... even to strangers.

Now I live in the deep South with its sugar-coated niceness. People are friendly, but don't "invite you in" if you weren't born & raised here. Nebraskans are truly sincere when inviting people in & will "adopt" them... unless people are the taker/user & not the giver-sharing type.

As for stereotyping... of people in NYC. Friendly strangers gave me the royal treatment my first visit to NYC, which blew all my preconceptions to smithereens.

My travels as a tourist overseas taught me some valuable lessons.. the more I tried to speak their language, the friendlier they became. In Belgium, people speaking Flemish were very nice & friendly, but those speaking French were snooty when I butchered their beloved language! Everyone in Thailand & Malasia were friendly, kind & caring.

My cousins, nieces & nephews are flung all over the USA, but love to return to their roots in Nebraska for our reunion every 5 years. Which reminds me... another great town is MINDEN! Check it out...

[naomih]

I live in Ogallala and used to waitress at a restaurant in town. I guarantee I was not the person who waited on you nor was the restaurant you went to the one I used to work at. I was polite to all my customers regardless of who they were or whether or not they were going to come back. There was a man who came in every morning, was very demanding and sometimes even rude. He never once left me a tip and still I was never rude to him, I treated him very well. I have a pretty good idea of the restaurant you are talking about. Most of the locals do not go there because we know the service is so bad. Where I used to work, we would have people come in all the time and complain about them. I would have to say that the restaurants in Ogallala do rely on tourism. Summer is our good season. Winters get very long and the money is nothing like it is in the summer. A lot of the locals do not know what how to tip and the out of towners are usually better tippers. There are some exceptions. You are absolutely right that part of a waitress' job is to be friendly and interact with the customers. But it is not fair to base your opinion of an entire town on one restaurant.