W.W. Cox was one of the early settlers in Seward County and wrote a history of the area that was published in 1888. Cox records his dilemma in the winter of 1863-64 after the salt business in …
When Trevor Fehlhafer started planning a car show in Utica, he didn’t know what to expect. He’d been to car shows so knew what should happen, and that helped, he said. The Utica car show …
What started with an old camera and years of speech contests has turned into national recognition for Emma Hackbart of the Milford area. Emma, 15, earned second place in both the Intermediate …
Seward County residents were among those making memories and building friendships this summer at Camp CoHoLo. Camp CoHoLo, whose name stands for courage, hope and love, gives children with …
With summer coming to an end, the Utica Days celebration is back and better than ever, and will be going on from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2. The celebration begins on July 31 with …
Seward County Commissioners scheduled the state-mandated joint public budget hearing for the county, cities, villages and other taxing entities for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. A location will be …
Seward County will use an exception clause in the budget cap imposed by the state to levy taxes to fund the purchase of a new video camera system for the Seward County Justice Center in the 2026-27 …
Noting that county zoning regulations could be changed in the future, the Seward County Planning Commission voted July 20 to send the county’s much-discussed, reformatted and revised zoning …
As 2026 enters the heart of the vacation season, people may still be looking for things to do. K’lena Schnack, a Milford High graduate, went hiking last summer – not just any hike but the …
Following the Seward Planning Commission’s recommendation, the Seward City Council on July 21 approved the redevelopment plan and use of Tax Incremental Financing for two fourplex apartment …
The Seward City Council on July 21 approved plans for the 13-lot Bluff Country Estates after discussing water concerns and the city’s plans for growth to the north and east of current city limits. …
For much of the summer, visitors to downtown Seward may have spotted an artist at work — whether on the porch of Liberty House, inside Chapters Books and Gifts or walking through the community …
Trey Wayne, one of two Seward County residents running as write-in candidates against the Republican nominee for Seward County Sheriff, has halted his campaign. Wayne said on July 16 that he …
A flag design by Hallie Easterday and a seal design by Doug Gremel were recently announced as the winners of the city of Seward’s 4th of July competition. The city in April announced a …
About 7,000 people detassel corn in Nebraska each year, and about 80% of those people are teenagers. Fifteen-year-olds Josey Maas, Ellianna and Anna Buchli, and Gabe Villamonte are part of this …
Thistle conditions were ideal for growth across southeast Nebraska this year, according to local weed officials. “This year, particularly, was a very good year for thistles because of the dry …
Buy a duck, test your luck! Rubber ducks will race down a waterslide for a chance to win cash prizes during Southeast Nebraska Court Appointed Special Advocates’ upcoming Duck Dash …
Seward County officials would like to have a county-wide water study to better document and understand where the county’s groundwater is – and what kinds of housing or industries that water can …
Results from the 2026 Seward Fourth of July Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show are as follows: Best of Show Stock – Bob Chalet, Bellevue, silver 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula; Best of Show …
The issues of water availability and traffic on county roads that are often discussed by the Seward County Commissioners and Seward County Planning Commission are central to a Seward Planning …