Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight April 24.
At approximately 11:15 p.m. April 24, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed man who had barricaded himself inside his home.
The situation began after the man, identified as Ethan Foster, 22, reportedly pointed a firearm at officers while they conducted a welfare check at the 700 block of 5th Street in Milford. NSP Crisis Negotiators responded and the NSP SWAT Team was activated.
A warrant was issued for Foster. Following repeated attempts to communicate with Foster, troopers utilized an interior drone to determine his location inside the home. They were also able to determine that Foster was still in possession of a firearm.
At approximately 2:30 a.m. Thursday, SWAT troopers made entry and took Foster into custody. While being placed under arrest, Foster was combative and repeatedly resisted by kicking and attempting to strike troopers. Foster was lodged in Seward County Jail.
The Milford Police Department and Seward County Sheriff’s Office assisted in this arrest. Milford PD is the investigating agency.
Sweet Tea Media staffers from the news room, graphic design team and marketing support will spend today and tomorrow at the NPA conference in Lincoln, NE learning and growing about community journalism. The two-day event will wrap up with an awards banquet. STM is excited to share with you next week the honors given to our weekly publications by peer leaders in our industry.
The Christian Motorcyclist Association of Nebraska is riding into Seward for its Thunder on the Plains rally on Memorial Day weekend. The group will host events including a comedy show at the band shell, a motorcycle show and shine and a free movie. Learn more and hear from a Seward-based CMA member in next week's Seward County Independent newspaper.
Arbor Day will be celebrated Friday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Nebraska National Guard Museum, sponsored by GFWC Seward Women’s Club and City of Seward Tree Board. The celebration will be held outside on the stage behind the museum. In case of rain, the celebration will move indoors.
Blood can be donated Friday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor of Cattle Bank and Trust. Appointments are recommended by going to ncbb.org/searchdrives and use the sponsor code CBS or call (402) 486-9414.
Dueling Pianos with Mike and Rich will perform Friday, April 26, from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Thornridge Golf Course in Milford. Charge is $25 per person or $120 for a six-person table, which includes three hours of Dueling Piano entertainment and appetizers. Contact Erica Pallas to reserve seating at (402) 314-6453.
Since March 11, Seward Memorial Library patrons have been exploring the possibilities of paper and learning origami with artist Linda Stephen. On Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m., this program will have a grand finale and will open its workshop to families and kids of all ages to try their hand at this ancient art form. RSVP now at the library and reserve a spot.
There will be a free paper shred day Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to noon in the main parking lot at Cattle Bank and Trust. There is a limit of 100 pounds per person.
The Seward girls fell short in their final regular season game April 25, losing to Grand Island Northwest 4-0. The Bluejays will start postseason play Monday, April 29, against Beatrice at Norris. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Seward scored three runs in the top of the seventh April 25, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback against Waverly. The Jays lost 6-5. Kohltyn Lindau was 2-2 with a double, and Finn Hochstein drove in two. Hochstein also pitched 5.2 innings and struck out eight. SHS will finish the regular season Friday, April 26, with a scheduled home game against Louisville. First pitch is set for 7 p.m.
The Crete-Milford baseball team couldn't slow down Platteview April 25, losing 10-0. PHS pitching allowed just two hits for CM, doubles by Ethan Placzek and Triston Lenhoff. CM is scheduled to host Aurora tonight at 6:30 p.m.
The Seward girls' track team finished as the runner-up at the Mike Lehl Invitational in Blair April 25, just three points behind champion Elkhorn North. Event champions for the Bluejays include Grace Brees, 100m, Kelsey Miller, 100m hurdles and 300m hurdles, and Lovely Hibbert, shot put and discus. Jackson Einspahr was the champion in the 1600m to lead the boys' team. The Central Conference meet is up next Tuesday, April 30, at Crete.
Visitation for William Veal will be today from 2-8 at the Lauber Funeral Home chapel in Milford, with the family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service is Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at East Fairview Mennonite Church. A private family graveside service will be held before the funeral.
A graveside service and inurnment for Judge Alan Gless will be Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Seward.
The funeral service for Stephanie Rouse will be today at 11 a.m. at the Seward United Methodist Church. A graveside service and inurnment will be at 2:30 p.m. today at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island.
