Crete High School and Doane University are teaming up for the second annual Crete Collaboration Cheer and Dance Competition, set to take place Sunday, Jan. 26, at the high school. This event, …

For lifelong Crete resident Brian Pribyl, being elected to the Saline County Board of Commissioners is an opportunity to give back to the community he knows so well. As a county commissioner, he …

Ray Rohrig is not new to serving his community. As a firefighter, rescue co-captain and member of several local organizations, the Friend native has built a reputation of getting things done. …

The Díaz Bros. Barbershop in Crete had its annual Kuts for Kids event Dec. 15, offering free haircuts to children ages 12 and under. The four-hour event saw a turnout of about 40 children …

The Saline County Sheriff’s Department continued its holiday tradition this year by hosting its annual “Shop with a Cop” program. Six students from six county schools – …

This holiday season, the Crete Police Department partnered with the Crete Intermediate School to design the department's official Christmas card. The initiative was spearheaded by the …

The Crete Public Schools Board of Education met to discuss changing academic performance rates, staffing plans and maintenance issues with a school bus at its regular meeting Dec. 9. On Nov. 8, …

New Beginnings Thrift Store has been helping families in need and keeping materials out of landfills since 1985 in Crete. However, with new financial challenges looming, it is fighting to stay …

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal crash occurring east of Southwest 29th and West Panama Road near the Spring Branch Creek bridge structure. At about …

On their property in a quiet corner north of Kramer, Warren and Avery Jennings are bridging the gap between hurting hearts and healing hooves. The mission of their new non-profit, Healing Acres …

Crete Cares will distribute Christmas boxes on Saturday, Dec. 14. Volunteers need to arrive at the bus depot by 8 a.m. The distribution line will open at 9 a.m., following the map at right. …

Santa and Mrs. Claus made their appearance at the Crete High School Dec. 7 to spread holiday cheer for all during Breakfast with Santa. During the annual event, families were able to get their …

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will host a Mobile Office visit in Saline County. They will be at the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber on Monday, Dec. 9, …

The city of Crete has been awarded a $350,000 planning grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Thriving Communities Program as part of a nationwide initiative designed to help …

This holiday season, a heartwarming collaboration between Alpha Omega Chiropractic and Public Health Solutions is making a significant impact on families in Crete and surrounding areas.  On …

Crete is now the first Welcoming Community City in the state of Nebraska, it was learned by the Nebraska Commission on Latino Americans during its quarterly meeting Nov. 16 in Crete. Valid for …

Just weeks after the General Election, Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced the resignation of Jackie Ourada, the Nebraska Secretary of State’s Public Information Officer, whose last day was …

Claudia Lopez, of Crete Area Medical Center, was recently recognized as the 2024 CAMC Caring Kind Awardee. The Nebraska Hospital Association has recognized 83 Nebraska hospital employees for …

The Crete Public Schools Board of Education met Nov. 11 to discuss calendar and staffing plans for the 2025-26 school year, celebrate a statewide safety award and recognize the resignation and …

Sandy Severance decided a long time ago she wanted to be a teacher. “In junior high, I had the best English/social studies teacher,” she said. “They made me love being in …

Santa will come to the Crete Youth Cabin in his sleigh, just as he has for the last four years, on Saturday, Nov. 30. …

Old Main has gone through a bit of a wild ride since it opened last summer, but an unfortunate fire was not enough to keep its doors closed for long. Old Main has now, as of Oct. 14, reopened a …

Four candidates were on the 2024 general election ballot for the three seats in the Crete Public School’s Board of Education race. Incumbents Kuntz, Vincent Krejci and Scott Piening were …

In Saline County, honoring veterans has taken on a renewed purpose with the return of the long-lost “Veteran of the Month” tradition by the Veterans Service Office. With each …