Category Archives: Top News
Seward County Commission Votes to Raise Jury Duty Pay
The Seward County Board of County Commissioners met on Monday and after hearing updates on Work Comp., Tax Recovery and from Kirkham Michael, approved a Jury Duty pay increase as recommended by Judge ...
Jun 17, 2025
Body Found Near Forgan OK
In a press release from the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, on June 12th, 2025, the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, at the request for assistance from the Hooker Police Department, and assistance from...
Jun 13, 2025
Black Hills Energy Makes Donation to the Liberal Fire Department
On Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 the Liberal City Commission welcomed Black Hills Energy to their Regular Commission meeting. The meeting opened with a special donation presentation from Black Hills Energy...
Jun 12, 2025
City Of Liberal Hears Discussion of Common Consumption Areas
In a Special called Liberal City Commission meeting that was held at 4:00 pm, the Liberal City Commission discussed two agenda items, Common Consumption Areas, and Mobile Vendors. Decisions on these i...
Jun 11, 2025
USD 480 Board Meets Approves Insurance for the District
The USD 480 Board of Education met Monday evening at 6:30 at East Campus. After approving the consent agenda, the Board approved a partial payment of payment application No. 7 to Osborne Construction ...
Jun 10, 2025 USD 480
Seward County Sheriff's Department Releases Click It Or Ticket Stats
Recently the Seward County Sheriff's Department participated in the Click It Or Ticket campaign over Memorial Day Weekend. According to Seward County Under Sheriff Ryan Roehr, Officers of the Sheriff'...
Jun 9, 2025
Road Closure in Seward County
Road closure notification in Seward County. Starting Monday, June 9th, Road R will be closed just north of Road 17 for culvert repair (weather permitting). Road 17 will remain open. Detour routes will...
Jun 7, 2025
LPD Addresses Mini Bikes and Pocket Bikes
Mini bikes and pocket bikes are becoming more common among youth in our community. While we understand they may seem like harmless fun, it is important for parents and riders to know: these bikes are ...
Jun 5, 2025
Rape Charge Reinstated on Former City Manager
On April 23rd, Magistrate Michael Winner dismissed the Rape Charge against former City Manager Rusty Varnado citing, "After hearing testimony from the victim, had a lot of inconsistencies in her testi...
Jun 3, 2025
Seward County Overlay Project to Begin June 4th
Seward County will receive an upgrade starting this week with an overlay project as part of the County's ongoing road maintenance efforts. Work will begin June 4, 2025 and expected to be completed Jul...
Jun 2, 2025
