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Food collected in the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 14 totaled 3,200 pounds. The food was donated to Blue Valley Community Action’s food pantry for those in need.
Residents donate 1.5 tons of food
Seward County residents donated more than 3,200 pounds of food to the 30th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 14. Post offices across the country participate in the … more
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An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with the U.S. Navy applies a charge to an underwater mine to detonate it before it causes harm.
Krohe finds mission in explosive disposal
Senior Chief Brian Krohe lives two separate lives: one as owner of H&S Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Seward, and another as an expert on explosives. “I love both of … more
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The optically animated Lifetile wall in the Heartfelt Children’s Memorial garden depicts a boy and girl running through a meadow surrounded by butterflies.
Heartfelt group commemorates 20 years of hope
When Diane Krieser and her husband lost their daughter, Corina, they weren’t sure where to turn for support. Corina died from a car accident in December 2001 at the young age of … more
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Turnout high at polls, candidates advance to general
The results are in, and Seward County voters have advanced candidates to the General Election ballot in November. In the May 10 primary, voters cast a total of 4,580 ballots, with 462 of those … more
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Voters pass wellness center tax by 279 votes
Voters voiced their support for a new Seward Wellness Center May 10. The measure to assess a half-cent sales tax to help pay for approximately one-third of the facility’s $18 million … more
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The Seward High Class of 2022 begins to line up before crossing the stage and receiving its diplomas May 15. See more graduation photos on page ____.
Presenting the Class of '22
Crash leads to fatality
At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, the Seward County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a head-on collision involving a car and tractor-trailer on Highway 34 near 210th Road. The … more
Allie Wagner of Seward shows Cumbre, a Keeshond, at the Seward County Kennel Club Show. The event was May 7-8 at the Seward County Fairgrounds. The event has taken place for more than 50 years, and this year, more than 530 dogs were entered.
Dogs here, dogs there, dogs everywhere
Catalytic converters a target for theft
Seward Police are looking for the person or people responsible for stealing catalytic converters off eight vehicles in south Seward on or about April 23. The thefts were reported April 24 from two … more
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Donors raise $162,000 in one week
Seward County’s first-ever online giving campaign is in the books – and donors left their mark on projects countywide. Seward County Gives raised more than $162,000 in just five days, … more
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Primary Election Results
UPDATED 9:55 p.m. Primary Election May 10, 2022 The following unofficial results reflect 8 of the county’s 16 precincts, as well as early (absentee) ballots. Local races are included … more
Illuminate Seward looks to have lights year-round
What started as an idea to keep Christmas lights on all year long has turned into a mission to replace every string of lights in Seward’s downtown business district. Gregg Nelson, a local … more
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Candidates for Seward City Council spoke at the April 26 Candidates Night. Ward 2 candidates include Tatum Tonniges (speaking), Dana Nottingham (listening) and Cory Wood (not pictured). Ward 3 candidates are Gerald Henthorn, Rich Wergin and Ann Underwood. Wards 1 and 4 do not have contested races in the primary election.
Candidates gather for primary forum
Candidates for contested races in the May 10 primary election gathered April 25-26 for a two-night forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seward County and the Seward County Chamber and … more
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Mark Kolterman, left, holds the tree as representatives of the Volzke family shovel dirt during the Arbor Day program April 29.
Seward celebrates Arbor Day
Seward hosted its annual Arbor Day celebration April 29 with a program and tree planting at the Nebraska National Guard Museum. The opening and welcome was by GFWC Emcee Joanna Treas, president of … more
Scott Axt of Seward High School was named the Region 1 Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Pictured are, from left, SHS Assistant Principal Rich Eber, who submitted the nomination, Axt, SHS administrative assistants Carmen Johnson and Mary Russell, and SHS Activities Director John Moody.
Axt named principal of the year
Seward High Principal Scott Axt was recently named the Region 1 Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Axt came to Seward from Grand Island … more
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Destiny Burnett
Foot pursuit leads to two arrests and seizure of narcotics
A K9 handler with the Seward County Homeland Security Investigations Criminal Interdiction Task Force – West initiated a traffic stop for multiple traffic violations on a Chevy Cruze on April … more
A house fire broke out around 9 a.m. April 20 in the 300 block of North 10th Street in Seward. Seward Fire and Seward Police responded to the scene. Fire Chief James Kimsey said no one was hurt, but one cat died inside the home. The fire started on the front porch from a discarded cigarette.
House lost in morning fire
City adds new job to help with install
A Utilities Locator position will be added to the City of Seward staff to assist with the demands of installing a new fiber internet network in Seward. The city council approved the Utilities Locator … more
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Highway 15 open house planned
The Nebraska Department of Transportation will conduct a public information open house regarding proposed improvements to Nebraska Highway 15 (N-15) in Seward County. The meeting will be in the … more
Seward and Milford Fire respond to a grass fire April 13 near 266th and Holdrege Road, just off the Seward I-80 interchange. The fire burned about 100 yards and up the embankment toward the interstate.
Lightning strike ignites another field in slew of fires across county
Dry ground conditions and high winds have contributed to multiple fires over the past month. Seward County has spent several days under a Red Flag warning, meaning conditions are right for fires … more
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