The Crete American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary honored Crete Police Department School Resource Officer Noah Zach during their March 3 meeting after he was named the Nebraska American Legion …
A new scholarship at Doane University is helping remove one of the biggest barriers facing a Crete family — the cost of college. Doane formally introduced its new Citizen-Soldier Scholarship …
A Court Appointed Special Advocate webinar urged volunteers and other adults working with youth to rethink how they interpret teen behavior — and to treat communication like relationship-building, …
The candidate filing deadline has come and gone in Saline County. Here are your 2026 election candidates: County offices Several incumbent county officeholders have filed for …
With nearly 1,000 calls in the rearview mirror, the Crete Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department gathered Feb. 7 to celebrate another year of lifesaving service. Chief Tod Allen spoke to the crowd …
Crete Public Schools’ popular Cardinal Camps will not return this summer, as the pandemic relief funding that launched the program has expired. “It was a tough decision, but the pie is only …
Visitors browsing booth D5 at Painted Tree Boutiques in Lincoln will find stacks of colorful quilts and handmade goods created by Patty King of Crete. King has sewn all of her life and began …
Saline County’s Sgt. Tom Hudiburgh stepped into a new role — and brought his longtime K-9 partner home for retirement. Hudiburgh left the Saline County Sheriff's Department at the end of …
Grab a spoon and help keep Saline County rolling. The Saline County Area Transit (SCAT) Annual Soup Lunch, a free-will donation meal, will be Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the …
A few cans from your cupboard could help fill someone else’s. Crete Eagles Auxiliary #3909 is hosting its first annual food drive to support local food pantries. The organization will …
A single shovel broke thru snow and ice Monday afternoon as volunteers and community supporters gathered at the Crete Youth Cabin for the groundbreaking of a long-planned restroom and support …
The Crete Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19 to welcome Jimmy John’s, a new restaurant that opened in 2025 with support from the city’s LB840 economic development program. …
A Crete High School student told Nebraska lawmakers that fear tied to immigration enforcement is affecting students’ ability to feel safe at school, urging passage of a bill she said would protect …
On 20 acres southwest of Crete, Willow Olson’s workday started the same way most days did in season at Tanglewoods Farm: animals first. She let chickens out of the coop, checked water and …
More than 200 women filled a Doane University venue Saturday, Feb. 21, for the sold-out Power of Perspective event — a morning of worship, brunch, hands-on activities and Bible teaching centered on …
The Blue River Arts Council celebrated the 100th anniversary of Crete’s Isis Theatre on Saturday with a Mardi Gras-themed Party Gras at The 1206 followed by dueling pianos at the historic venue, …
The 42nd Annual Saline Center/BetterLife Consignment Sale will have a little bid of everything. The event will be Sunday, March 15, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Saline Center Hall in Western. …
Saline County ballots for the 2026 election are beginning to take shape, with contested races emerging according to the latest candidate filings with the Saline County Clerk. County offices …
Crete Police Officer Noah Zach has been selected as the Nebraska American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, an honor recognizing leadership, community service and dedication to public …
Crete Girl Scout Troop 20770 received an extra boost this year thanks to a group of Doane University student helpers. The multi-level troop serves girls from kindergarten through 10th grade and …
Superintendent Joshua McDowell praised Crete Public Schools’ emergency and crisis response teams for their professionalism at the Feb. 9 school board meeting, citing the groups as central to the …
Six Nebraska musicians were inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame during the 26th annual ceremony, accordion jamboree and dance held at Lodge Tabor Hall on Jan. 31. Throughout the afternoon, …
The Southeast Nebraska Incident Management Assistance Team (SEN-MAT) is getting national honors for the work it does on the region’s toughest days. The Incident Management Teams …
Saline County Board Chair Stephanie Krivohlavek shared a property tax information handout with fellow commissioners and the public during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Feb. 3, offering …
A living-history presentation on the devastating 1888 Children’s Blizzard will bring regional history to life next month at the Dvoracek Memorial Library. The event will be Saturday, March 2 at 1 …