Voters in Nebraska’s Legislative District 32 will choose a new state senator in 2026, with two candidates now filed for the open seat. Jefferson County Commissioner Mark Schoenrock and Crete …
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Gov. Jim Pillen and Col. Bryan Waugh of the Nebraska State Patrol conducted a press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol building on Jan. 13 to proclaim …
Angie Eberspacher officially filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for the Nebraska State Board of Education, representing District 5. Eberspacher, a lifelong resident of …
Wilber-Clatonia High School sophomore Aaron Panning earned a place in the Nebraska All-State Choir for the second consecutive year, performing last fall at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in …
Rolling up a sleeve for a blood donation in Wilber may take less than an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime. Wilber’s next drive will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at …
An event rooted in conservation and camaraderie is back for its 31st year. Saline County Pheasants Forever will host its annual banquet Saturday, Jan. 31. The event will bring supporters of …
Seeing and hearing clearly in the classroom starts with a simple check. The Crete Lions Club recently provided hearing and eyesight screenings for students at Exeter-Milligan-Friend Public …
Fifty miles, one purpose: Supporting veterans. Linda Zitek, who works with homeless veterans as a healthcare navigator for Blue Valley Community Action, took part in the 50 Mile March, an …
Former 4-H’er Taylor Tyser of Wilber is now on the other side of the Nebraska Extension office. Tyser started as an administrative aide with Saline County Extension on Dec. 17. In her …
Asbestos was found in multiple areas of the former Saline County jail building at 225 S. High St. following a December asbestos survey and laboratory testing conducted ahead of potential renovation. …
After more than three decades of public service and daily interaction with residents, Ken Uher is seeking election to the Wilber City Council, citing a desire to bring new energy and perspectives to …
Saline County commissioners on Jan. 6 approved a wage resolution setting salary levels for elected county officials for the 2027–2030 term after hearing public opposition during the citizens forum. …
Rural Nebraska producers and grocery stores are gearing up to grow. The Center for Rural Affairs will host an online cohort program designed to help participants strengthen their operations and …
The Saline County Board of Commissioners approved a position change Dec. 9 that converted the county’s juvenile services coordinator from an independent contractor to a county employee to maintain …
More than 1,000 county officials from all 93 Nebraska counties gathered in Kearney Dec. 17–19 for the annual conference of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, where rising costs, funding …
The Wilber City Council accepted a high bid of $4,365 for the city’s 1969 Ford F-600 65-foot Smeal truck during its Dec. 9 meeting at the Wilber Cultural Center. Four sealed bids were opened, …
At Sokol Hall, the recipe is simple: good company, cold beer and a bowl of spicy pretzels that never seems to stay full for long. Those pretzels are often made by Leon Slama, whose recipe with …
Gary W. Heinemann still remembers what it felt like to “take it all in” when he landed at Cam Ranh Bay in October 1967 — a new country, new rules and the immediate need to learn what to watch …
Saline County Feeders’ new feedlot near Dorchester represents years of gradual growth for co-owner Derek Pohl, who said the operation was built with long-term sustainability and family legacy in …
For Nancy Hanshaw, Christmas isn’t just a season. It’s a lifelong collection of memories, craftsmanship and joy—175 Santa Clauses strong. About 30 of those Santas are now on display at the …
A man pulling a wagon, accompanied by a goat and a dog, drew attention across Saline County this week as he made his way east toward Washington, D.C. Jacob Holiday traveled through the county …
A month of generosity stacked up – quite literally – into thousands of diapers for local families. Sixpence collected 4,359 diapers and 75 packages of wipes during its diaper drive, …
In its second iteration, voters approved an $18 million school improvement bond for Tri County Public Schools 490-461. The canvasing board was scheduled to finalize the election results Dec. 16. …
After more than 26 years in a factory, Misti Smith knew it was time for a change. “I was 51 when I made the career change,” she said. “It was now or never.” Smith, who lives on 12 …
Kids in winter coats and stocking caps steered carts past toys and bicycle bells, flanked by deputies in tan uniforms and shoppers who paused to smile. On Dec. 10, students from schools across …