
ALT Watch for more information about upcoming activities and services during May's Annual Spring Cleanup in Crete. Check back on the city's Facebook Page, website (crete.ne.gov), and local newspaper. - Pinnacle Bank's Shred Day May 9 - Special City Transfer Station Services May 5 & 9 - Curbside Pick-up of Major Appliances May 6, 7, & 8 - New Service in 2026 - Bulk Item Pick-up for Waste Connections households

ALT City Water Department employees will flush fire hydrants and water mains Tuesday, April 28 - Friday, May 1 at locations from 8 am to 5 pm, weather permitting. For questions, contact the City Hall Public Works Office, 402.826.4312. - Tuesday, April 28: The portion of Crete south of the Burlington tracks and from Grove Avenue west to the Blue River, and that area west of the Blue River; - Wednesday, April 29: The portion of Crete north of the Burlington tracks; - Thursday-Friday, April 30-May 1: The portion of Crete south of the Burlington tracks and from Grove Avenue east.

ALT Graphic says "When thunder roars, go indoors". Lightning fatalities for outdoor sports: 40% soccer, 27% golf, 17% running, 10% baseball, 3% football, and 3% other. Step 1, leave the field immediately. Step 2, seek shelter in an enclosed building or vehicle. Wait 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder to return outside.

ALT Your chance of being struck by lightning greatly increases when remaining outdoors during a thunderstorm. Lightning can strike from up to 10 miles away. Some of the activities people were doing when they were recently struck by lightning include golfing, boating, running, grilling, walking, construction, riding, gardening, and swimming. When thunder roars, go indoors! See a flash, dash inside!

ALT Graphic highlighting fire danger today and snow expected on Thursday. Extreme fire danger expected across northeast Nebraska and western Iowa today, with a Red Flag Warning in effect from 9 AM to 6 PM for these areas. Fires may spread quickly and be difficult to contain. Brush fires from the past few days may reignite. Use extra caution to avoid starting fires. Carefully monitor recently burned areas. Snow is forecast for Thursday with a greater than 80% chance for 3 or more inches of snow across a swath from Albion to Storm Lake, IA. Snow begins Thursday morning between 6am and 9am. Heaviest snow expected between 12pm and 6pm. Snow ends between 12am and 6am Friday. Expect slippery spots on roadways. travel may become more difficult in rural and unsheltered areas.




















