Starting Oct. 1, over 100,000 Nebraska workers will begin accruing paid sick time through the Nebraska Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (Initiative 436), which was approved by nearly 75% of …
Public Health Solutions (PHS) has confirmed its first mosquito sample of the season testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The sample was collected in Saline County as part of the …
For Studio C dancers, countless hours of practice turned into a weekend of dazzling wins on the national level. The Crete dance studio competed at the USA National Clogging Competition in …
A Kansas pipeline company is about to activate its $1.5 billion pipeline to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants in Nebraska and Iowa to a sequestration site in Wyoming and, along with it, …
Shay Smith kicked off her campaign for the Nebraska Legislature in District 32 on Sept. 25 at the 1206 in Crete, where supporters described her as a mentor, community leader and problem solver who …
A sophomore at Doane University and originally from Dorchester, has found a passion for her school newspaper and graphic design that stemmed from her days in her high school journalism program. …
At 5:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, while most in Nebraska still slept, local heroes gathered inside Memorial Stadium to take on a grueling, heartfelt tribute. Kaidan Smith, Landon Chao and Jordan …
Western held its annual Pasture Golf on Sept. 13, turning the entire town into a 17-hole golf course. Thirty-four people participated in the event, using tennis balls provided by the Western …
As temperatures rise again this week, very few of us are thinking about Christmas. Cora Hoffschneider is, however. The Centennial High graduate and owner of A Tree and a Truck Co. is making …
A Boy Scouts recruiting event on Aug. 26 at the Crete Youth Cabin was a success as the event provided fun experiences for all. Tori Hoesche with the Cub Scouts Pack 212, said they decided to …
Blue River Raceway’s annual Brian Carnes Memorial will carry extra meaning this year. On Friday, Sept. 20, the track will host “The Zaner,” honoring 11-year-old racer Zane …
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) crews used a helicopter to deliver power pole structures near Dorchester starting Sept. 11 in an effort to rebuild a damaged transmission line. A helicopter …
The Friend City Council met for its monthly meeting Sept. 2, addressing a long-standing nuisance property downtown, hospital financing as well as a number of routine city matters. Council …
The Friend Historical Society and community members broke ground Sept. 8 on the first phase of rehabilitating the Warren Building Opera House, a project years in the making to preserve one of the …
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 …
Step aside, fair food. The Exeter-Milligan-Friend High School Marching Band gave fairgoers a special treat to feast on: Music. The band performed at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on …
Charles and Gwenda Cogswell’s lives of generosity continue to ripple through Friend, even after their passing. The Cogswells’ children presented generous donations to the Friend Area …
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 …
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 …
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 …