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Truck/train crash kills one
On June 21 at approximately 5:25 p.m., the Saline County Communications Center received information from the Friend Police Department of a motor vehicle and a train crash that occurred north of the … more
Seward sees 12% home valuation increase
Seward County property owners may have received a notice of valuation change in the mail within the past couple of weeks. The county assessor is required by state law to review all properties in … more
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Pictured are, from left to right: Karl Miller, president of the City Council; Mayor Josh Eickmeier; Nathan Foster, regional manager of WCR; Troy Bridgford, Ironhide and Jonathan Jank, Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership.
WCR breaks ground
June 14 winds sucked in a grain bin at 378th Road and Highway 34. The National Weather Service reported peak wind speeds of up to 115 mph.
Storm causes extensive damage, power outage
Seward, Utica and surrounding areas sustained much damage during severe nighttime storms June 14. The National Weather Service reported a cluster of supercell thunderstorms that moved east across … more
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Man wanted on felony warrant last seen in Utica
Law enforcement is searching for a man last seen in Utica late in the night on June 15. more
‘Storm chasers’ seize chance to scam homeowners
A storm like the one Seward County experienced June 14 is the perfect opportunity for scammers to prey on home and business owners. While many companies are legitimate and will fulfill a contract … more
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Crops between Seward and Utica suffered substantial hail and wind damage.
June 14 storm hits Seward County
An overnight storm ravaged parts of Seward County, with a tornado confirmed near Malcolm. Here are photos of the aftermath. more
Utica boil water order lifted
The Boil Water Order has been lifted in Utica. Residents may resume using the water for consumption. more
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WCR to build in Seward
The Seward rail campus will soon have a new tenant. WCR Incorporated will break ground on its new facility Monday, June 20, with plans to be fully operational by November. WCR builds and … more
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Wellness center tax to begin January 2023
At its June 7 meeting, the Seward City Council: • approved an ordinance to begin a half-cent sales tax collection on Jan. 1, 2023, to help fund a portion of the Seward Wellness Center … more
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Three arrested on drug charges
On Monday, June 6, a deputy with the Seward County Sheriff’s Office was refueling his patrol vehicle when he detected the smell of burnt marijuana coming from a vehicle that was also stopped to … more
Chuck, right, and Jan Matzke of Seward were named the 2022 Community Service Award winners June 1 during the July 4 kickoff. Seward Mayor Josh Eickmeier presented the plaque.
Celebration kickoff recognizes honorees
Sally Jost performs a Fourth of July concert at the Civic Center in Seward.
Piano teacher celebrates 50 years of lessons
For 50 years, Sally Jost has been listening to right and wrong notes, key changes, forte and pianissimo and varying levels of skill. Jost celebrated 50 years of teaching piano lessons this year. … more
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The Seward Municipal Band opens its 135th season May 29 at the Seward Bandshell. The first concert of the year paid tribute to the Rev. Tim Ruegg, one of the band's conductors, who died Sept. 12, 2021.
Band pays tribute to conductor Ruegg
The Seward Municipal Band opened its 135th season May 29 at the Seward Bandshell. At its first concert of the year, the band paid tribute to the Rev. Tim Ruegg, one of its longtime conductors, who … more
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Pursuit, crash lead to arrest
One man is in custody after a car chase down Interstate 80 and a crash in Milford the afternoon of June 2. Jacob Ulanowski, 22, of Littleton, Colorado, was arrested on multiple charges after … more
Alessia De Colo (left) stands with her host sister, Hana Maddox (right), after winning third place at a speech meet together.
Italian student enjoys time at Malcolm High
Malcolm High School senior Alessia De Colo traveled from Taibon, Italy, to complete her foreign exchange year in Nebraska. She stayed with the Maddox family and has two host siblings. When De Colo … more
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An artist’s rendering shows what the Seward United Methodist Church will look like after the renovations are complete.
Church to break ground on Gather and Grow expansion
Seward United Methodist Church is just weeks away from breaking ground on its Gather and Grow Addition project. One of the biggest changes the project will bring is a new main entrance. The … more
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Elaine Nelson, right, stands with a coworker in California after she went west to work for Lockheed in 1943.
From Seward to service: Roots run deep for King
One of the “Rosie the Riveters,” Elaine King remembers her time in Seward fondly. The 97-year-old now lives in California, but she was raised in Seward, graduating from Seward High in … more
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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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