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 …
For nearly four decades, Wilber has carried a title that reflects the community’s deep connection to its Czech heritage: Czech Capital of the U.S.A. The national title was built upon an …
Plans for two more fourplex apartment buildings have been endorsed by the Seward Planning Commission for use of the city’s Tax Increment Financing program. The Seward Planning Commission on …
Seward County’s proposed zoning regulations – updated from the 2007 version – are now available for review online at sewardcountyne.gov. Seward County Commissioners Chair Misty Ahmic told …
Seward’s July 4th fireworks have found a permanent home on the city fourplex ballfields east of Karol Kay Boulevard. Seward City Administrator Greg Butcher said the move was precipitated by …
The Hope Crisis Center is asking Seward County to up its contribution for services aimed at survivors of domestic violence for the coming fiscal year. Carmen Hinman, executive director of …