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 – …
If you happen to be traveling Highway 41 around Christmas time, don't be surprised to see a fairly extensive holiday lighting display on the north side of the road seven or so miles east of Milligan. …
Most people dream about being able to walk out of the grocery store without needing to pay. However, when Wilber’s Saundra Karst got this opportunity, her dream looked a bit different. …
In a small town like Wilber, it takes dedicated hearts and engaged hands to keep the community thriving. This year, Scott Havel’s decades of selfless service earned him the 2024 Zajicek …
This holiday season, former Wilber resident Kim (Kovar) Anderson is bringing her passion for candles and connection back to Saline County. The Velvet Barn Candle Company co-founder is leading a …
From entering life as newlyweds to embracing grandparenthood, Dewitt’s Modern Mrs. Club has been more than just a monthly meeting. It has been a sisterhood, a source of laughter and a …
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 …
In a nod to its Czech roots, Wilber is decking the halls with golden pigs and welcoming the community to a Christmas Market this December. Wilber Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer …
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Wilber-Clatonia Czech Alumni Band, a beloved part of the community’s Czech Days celebrations for decades. On Thanksgiving Eve, about 20 members …
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, …
This week, Wilber is unwrapping holiday magic with a Chamber of Commerce event sure to brighten the season. On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the chamber and W-C’s Future Business …
Since 2009, No Shave November has been known all over the world as a men’s mental health awareness movement that encourages people to grow out their facial and body hair. No Shave …
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln started an apprenticeship program to endorse and license individuals in special education and early childhood education in some districts, and Seward, Crete and Tri …
The Wilber-Clatonia Elementary Student Council went to Doane University for a leadership conference Oct. 9. We learned a lot more about being a good leader, working together and making new …
How do you get an entire school building to come together? After all, kids from age 5 to 18 don’t have much in common. How about a game show? Tri County Public School did that …
Wilber-Clatonia FFA instructor Cara Holtorf took 12 FFA students to the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oct. 21-24. The convention featured awards, workshops, …
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 …
The Wilber Garden Club is inviting people to get crafty and eco-friendly with its newest holiday tradition: a recycled holiday ornament contest. Open to all ages, the contest encourages people …
Twenty-one guns fired Oct. 24 at North Fork Cemetery, marking the final resting place of Bobbi Lee (Odvody) East. East was born Nov 12, 1985, and passed away Oct 15, 2024. She was a mother, a …
According to the Saline County Clerk, 72.52% of registered Saline County voters turned out for the vote, either by early ballot or in person, for the general election on Nov. 5. Three …
Experiencing loss of a loved one due to suicide is a difficult experience for anyone to undergo, and LOSS Teams are set up across the nation to provide Local Outreach to Suicide Loss Survivors. …
