Tag: Nemaha County

NEMAHA COUNTY, Kan. — At least nine people were injured Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway...

SENECA, Kan. — An Oklahoma man charged with the April murder of a priest in Seneca, Kansas, will undergo further evaluation at the state's largest psychiatric facility to determine his competency to stand trial.

A 17-year-old from Marysville was seriously injured in a crash Sunday morning in Nemaha County, according to the Kansas...

Nemaha County Administrator Robert Reece resigned effective October 1, with the County Commission accepting his resignation on August 25 without providing a reason. Reece, who began his role in March, will remain as a budgetary advisor. Austin Parker is appointed as the transitional administrator, receiving an additional $65,000 salary.

A woman, Constance M. Choquette, 66, was injured in a collision on US-36 in Nemaha County when her Lexus struck a metal object from a GMC truck. The accident occurred around 2:50 p.m., and Choquette was taken to Sabetha Hospital. The GMC driver, Jacob T. Renner, was uninjured.

The Seneca community mourns the loss of Father Arul Carasala, a beloved priest, who died from gunshot wounds outside Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Authorities arrested Gary L. Hermesch, 66, on suspicion of first-degree murder. An investigation is ongoing, and the community continues to honor Father Carasala's service.

NEMAHA COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a murder...

Seneca, Kan. - A somber announcement has been made by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann regarding a tragic incident in...

A fatal crash in Nemaha County, KS, occurred on November 30, 2024, involving a Ram Truck and a Honda CR-V. A 35-year-old man, William Novotny, died from injuries sustained in the accident. Other passengers were injured and hospitalized. The Kansas Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested 51-year-old Robert Motto Jr. of Wetmore for multiple child sex crimes, including aggravated indecent liberties with a child, rape, and aggravated criminal sodomy. The Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office initiated the investigation, leading to additional allegations. Motto is held on $500,000 bond. For information, call 1-800-KS-CRIME.

The soybean gall midge, a newly emerged pest in the US, has been detected in northeast Kansas. This pest, known for causing severe damage to soybean fields, leads to lodging and plant death, resulting in poor yields. Detection methods and potential management strategies are being researched, as there are currently no practical insecticide recommendations for treatment.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the South Fork of the...