The spirit of Czech tradition and Svatý Václav, Good King Wenceslas, filled the Milligan Auditorium Sept. 7 during the fifth annual St. Wenceslas Brewfest. Wenceslas, the patron …

A new chapter of support opened for Crete’s Guatemalan community thanks to a forum with the Guatemalan Consulate.  Organization representatives visited Crete on Aug. 26 at City Hall. …

Future cheerleaders will take center stage on the 50-yard-line at Doane’s Al Papik Field later this month when the Crete High School cheer squad hosts its annual Mini Cardinals Cheer Camp. …

Crete Elementary and Intermediate PTO is stepping into the school year with a new event aimed at families, students and the community — a two-mile Color Run on Saturday, Sept. 6.  …

Pregnancy can feel overwhelming, but a free six-week prenatal navigation service through Public Health Solutions in Crete is helping local moms feel supported along the journey. Those who sign …

By Hanna Christensen scireporter@sewardindependent.com   Readers will have the chance to shake hands with storytellers, discover new books and get their favorites signed at a book …

Shay Smith has announced she will seek election in 2026 to the 32nd Legislative District in Southeast Nebraska. Smithis a registered nonpartisan and independent. Shay believes that her …

Employees at Nestle Purina in Crete dedicated a day to community service. They made an impact in Crete for the 24th annual Purina Cares Day on May 22, and the city still feels the positive …

Crete native and basketball standout Morgan Maly returned to her hometown elementary school gym Aug. 22 to deliver a lesson far bigger than the game. Speaking to first and second graders at …

Doane University students experienced an unexpected lockdown Aug. 19 after a report of a possible armed suspect in the Communications Building, which was later determined to be a …

As producers in Seward and Saline counties work to recover from drought conditions, there are measures in place to help. Thanks to a Secretarial natural disaster designation, the United States …

For many new moms, the journey into breastfeeding comes with both excitement and uncertainty. Thanks to Public Health Solutions, they do not have to go at it alone. Since late spring, the Pump …

The Saline County Museum now showcases one of the largest private discoveries of prehistoric tools found in Nebraska, thanks to a 50+ item donation from Crete resident John Palky. He will be …

Celebrate Crete is not just an event. It is a picnic, cultural showcase and community spirit builder all rolled into one. Hosted by the City of Crete, Celebrate Crete will honor the people, …

Editor’s note - This story was written based on the meeting agenda. City council meetings are held after The Crete News’ Monday print deadline for Wednesday editions. For questions about …

Nebraska has the second-lowest seatbelt usage rate in the country, and a new campaign aims to close that gap with the help of local voices. The Nebraska Department of Transportation is launching …

At 71, Dave Brandt of Sprague is still collecting medals – and he is not slowing down anytime soon. Brandt took home a championship title at the Senior Olympics, along with many other …

A new chapter of community fun is coming to the Crete Public Library. An authors’ book signing and meeting event will be open to the public at the library on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 …

Warm hearts will fuel warm coats for the school year thanks to the Crete Eagles Auxiliary Club #3909’s annual coat drive from Aug. 12 to Nov. 10.  The club will evenly split the coats …

Police chief's role has evolved with the times by Keaton Burgess reporter@sewardindependent.com Gary Young has been a staple in the Crete Police Department and is now celebrating 40 …

After floods devastated Texas on Fourth of July weekend, two members of the Crete Volunteer Fire Department stepped up to help with recovery. Fire Chief Tod Allen and Fire Captain Harrison Gaman …

Mark Schoenrock believes Nebraska’s next state senator for District 32 needs to do more than pass bills – they need to build bridges focused on relationships across the aisle. …

One of the most popular traditions of the Crete Chamber of Commerce will be varied in its location this year. The chamber's annual barbecue will be Friday, Aug. 15, from 6 – 10 p.m. at the …

Grasslands and skies take center stage in a vivid new exhibit celebrating nature’s beauty at the Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, just 12 minutes from Crete. Artist Rachael M. Wells of …

Sacred Heart Church in Crete hosted its first-ever ‘Life in the Spirit for Teens’ retreat over the weekend, drawing in local youth for two days of reflection, prayer and community. …