Gretna News

A dozen homeowners near Gretna are angry over a muddy river in their backyard. It's the work of three muddy rainstorms this year.

Bette Swanson knows how to run a successful production, and the Bellevue Little Theatre official hopes the organization's latest effort, a 10-day run, goes off like a rocket.

The question heard repeatedly since Sunday morning's tornado is why wasn't there more warning? The sirens didn't sound until after the twister had already come and gone.

Tricia Prince introduced herself to the Gretna Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board at the meeting June 5. From left is Chamber President Brad Stauffer, Prince and chamber board member Jerry Imig.

Gretna High School presented diplomas to 162 graduates Saturday morning on the school's athletic field.

Organizers of three Nebraska petition drives say they likely won't gather enough signatures to get their issues on the November ballot, and another petition group is just getting started.

Two art students of Jeanette McFarling will have their work on display in Gretna in June.

A shortage in fireworks may cause this summer to be less explosive than usual. Four factors have contributed to the shortage, said Don Bellino, owner of Bellino Fireworks, a supplier in four states, primarily ...

The five cities of Sarpy County had plenty to say about the future of their museum during several meetings held over the past month.

The days are getting longer and hotter, and people are beginning to enjoy the summer days of Nebraska.

Expect another evening of severe weather tonight along with a serious threat of flooding in southeast Nebraska.

Redeveloping the 36 acres of property owned by Rod and Kathleen Kush north of Gretna is one step closer after the Gretna Planning Commission meeting May 27.

A new communication system purchased with Homeland Security funds and being introduced in Sarpy, Douglas and Washington counties will greatly expand rescue and response personnel's ability to react to ...

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, may your attention be directed to the Gretna community circus - fast cars, flying people and alligator wrestling will wow all those who attend.

"Memorial Day is not the same holiday it used to be," said David Wells, dressed in a navy blue Civil War uniform.

Gretna Sanitation can continue business after the Gretna City Council meeting May 20.

It was one typical Saturday night for Jerod Ostransky back in the spring of 2002.

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 26 in Gretna. The general public is invited to the service starting at 10 a.m. at Peterson Park, 300 Angus St., hosted by the Gretna American Legion and the Sons of ...

Monday's death from a traffic accident at 144th and Giles was the third fatality near the intersection in less than a year.

This is the 17th year for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension's plastic pesticide container and crop protection drum recycling program that helps recycle 1- and 2.5-gallon plastic pesticide containers ...