Seward News

Growing seed corn is already big business in Nebraska, and several of the big seed companies are expanding their operations in the state.

The first of an occasional series called "The Money Map," which looks at how global economic forces are shaping the economies of America's hometowns.

On a steamy summer afternoon, some customers walking into Briarhurst True Value Hardware weren't just seeking nuts and bolts, but a chance to keep the Nebraska State Fair in Lincoln.

Around 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2008, a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol Headquarters Troop-Lincoln clocked a black 2008 Triumph motorcycle with Colorado plates at 132 mph.

The Nebraska State Patrol clocked a motorcycle going 132 mph on Tuesday. Wednesday, July 9, 2008 The incident happened westbound on I-80 near Seward.

There is only one place to be on Independence Day, the nation's Fourth of July City.

After finishing fifth in her inaugural attempt at conquering 3,022-foot Mount Marathon, Seward's Denali Foldager was joined behind the finish line by a legend five years in the making.

Seward is locally known as America's Official 4th of July City, where thousands kicked off the holiday weekend with more than just fireworks.

Seward Nebraska is recognized as America's small town 4th of July city. And to celebrate, the community started out with a bang.

Thank you to Major Marine Tours and Doug Capra for the delightful tour, meal and play shared with many Sewardites last Saturday night.

Nineteen communities have notified the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality in the past week that raw sewage would be dumped into waterways because of heavy rains and the rising groundwater table.

According to numbers released Wednesday by Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, at least 60 of Nebraska's 93 counties have been hit by serious storms since May 22nd.

While several roads around Lancaster County were closed Thursday due to flooding, the Big Blue River in Beatrice began reaching flooding stages as well.

Severe weather swept across Nebraska Wednesday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Seward, NE - The near-daily rains are causing some real problems across the area.

Flooding is causing problems in several parts of the state, including one community hit by a tornado last night.

Join Channel 8 KLKN-TV as we offer one tank vacations. Each " 2008 One Tank Trip segment, sponsored by Leach Camper Sales and Professional Tire Company , will feature a Nebraska destination where families will ...

Fort Morgan United Methodist Church awarded six permanent endowment scholarships during a senior recognition service May 18.

“If you're trying to get the point across that your mother-in-law is a witch, a blog is a good way to do it. But there may be consequences.”

It was supposed to be a routine blog post. Stay-at-home mom Jenny Strohbehn had written 99 entries on her blog, "Bits and Pieces of a Lovely Little Life." As bloggers commonly do for their 100th post, the ... via Omaha World-Herald

Seward Community Library is hosting an Open House on Monday, April 28 from six to eight pm, so that members of the community can look over the architectural plans for the proposed library and museum building. via Seward City News