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 …
Two recent grants from the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund (DGSHF) furthered its mission to support research focused on soil management practices through intentional grantmaking. Barry Young, an …
Clatonia author Gene Steinmeyer is once again bringing Nebraska history to life with the upcoming release of his seventh book, “The First Olympian.” The book is a deep dive into the life of …
Saline County commissioners reviewed financing scenarios for the proposed old jail renovation project with a Piper Sandler representative, including outlining projected tax impacts and debt service …
Saline County commissioners reviewed how battery energy storage systems associated with wind farms are regulated during their Feb. 3 meeting, as officials continue evaluating how emerging energy …
Candidates have begun filing for local offices ahead of the 2026 primary election, with a mix of incumbents and challengers seeking county, city, village and school board positions across Saline …
Old Main will soon return home, reimagined. Old Main Bar and Grill temporarily shut down following a kitchen fire in July of 2024, and it has operated out of College Heights Country Club since …
After more than three decades in chiropractic care — and a brief, unsuccessful retirement — Todd Hedlund is starting fresh in Crete. Hedlund officially took ownership of the chiropractic …
Saline County commissioners voted to vacate and abandon a short section of County Road H west of Friend, citing an unsafe bridge and the high cost of replacing it, during their regular meeting on …
Crete’s Community in Motion network kicked off the year by reviewing the City of Crete’s welcoming and inclusion efforts, identifying service gaps and encouraging collaboration among local …
Saline County commissioners opened five bids Jan. 20, for a project to renovate the former Saline County Jail into office space for the county probation office — a plan that drew cost concerns from …
Scott Kuncl of Crete has entered the race for District 2 on the Saline County Board of Commissioners, saying his decision was driven by both the upcoming open seat and a desire to contribute to …
Something new is rising at 15th and Kingwood Streets. Kingwood Place Apartments is set to open this spring, bringing new multi-family units to Crete. The eight-unit apartment building will …
A familiar face at the Saline County Treasurer’s Office has stepped into a new role. Erin Widick of Crete became the new deputy treasurer on Jan. 5. Widick earned her associate’s degree …
Tourism tax revenue generated in Saline County will return to local communities more than $112,000 in recommended funding for promotion and improvement projects in 2026, according to a report …
Saline County seniors saved nearly $284,000 on prescription drug costs during the most recent Medicare Part D open enrollment period, according to a report presented to county commissioners Jan. 20. …
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-27 school year at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Plymouth is fast approaching. St. Paul’s serves pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students and …
For a Wilber-Clatonia girls basketball team built around young players, freshman Gabby Vlcan has quickly become part of the core. Vlcan has earned a starting role in her first high school …
Agriculture and natural resources remain a focus for local senators this legislative session, which will run through Tuesday, April 14. Sen. Tom Brandt of Plymouth, the chairman of Nebraska’s …
Blue Valley Community Action is heading into the new year with a familiar face at the helm. Luis Sotelo was re-elected as president of the BVCA Board of Directors last November, continuing a …
For families planning a funeral for a veteran, military honors can feel like one more unfamiliar step during a difficult time. In Saline County communities, funeral directors and volunteer …
Giving blood in Friend, Exeter or Milligan may take less than an hour, but its impact can last a lifetime. Emily Holley, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross Nebraska-Iowa …
eet and water requirements in a residential development highlighted Wilber City Council’s Jan. 13 meeting, which also included youth sports staffing concerns and updating the city’s comprehensive …
What began as snow-day cookie baking with her children in Wilber has grown into a public debut for Lacey Lane, a Lincoln Public Schools third-grade teacher who recently shared her sourdough creations …