Tag: Nemaha County

The Nemaha County Commission approved a new land use development code with a 2-1 vote, aiming to regulate growth in unincorporated areas. The code requires conditional use permits for certain projects, such as electrical facilities, while balancing agricultural preservation with compatible development. It also outlines zoning districts and property guidelines.

Union Pacific Railroad will temporarily close its railroad crossing on U.S. 36 just east of Seneca in Nemaha County for repair work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., conditions permitting. Motorists are advised to follow the detour on K-63, K-9, and K-187 for safety.

A Sabetha man, Jeremy Carson, 39, pleaded no contest to three misdemeanor stalking charges in Nemaha County District Court, avoiding jail time through a plea agreement. He received a three-year jail sentence, which was suspended in favor of two years of supervised probation, following an investigation by the Seneca Police Department.

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.