By ROBERT PIERCE
• Leader & Times
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first story recapping the debriefing of the recent fires in the area Monday afternoon with the Seward County Commission.
This story discusses Interim Fire Chief Braden Steckel’s timeline of the events of the fires on and after Pancake Day. Future stories will talk about the efforts of other county departments to get the blazes under control.
Read more: Interim chief provides timeline of fighting Pancake Day fires during debriefing
By ROBERT PIERCE
• Leader & Times
Many restaurants throughout the world offer wine to go with meals, and for some, getting the right wine with the right food is an absolute necessity.
ELLY GRIMM
• Leader & Times
Those looking to support local young musicians will have just that chance later this month.
By ROBERT PIERCE
• Leader & Times
Seward County said goodbye to one of its employees Thursday afternoon, this time of the four-legged variety.
K-9 Britt got a farewell reception in his honor. The canine officer most recently has been handled by Deputy Bryan Flohr, and Flohr’s supervisor, Sgt. Bo Jacobs, said having a dog as a guest of honor was a much bigger draw than any human.
By ROBERT PIERCE
• Leader & Times
Salaries continue to be a big topic of discussion as Seward County returns to a Revenue Neutral Rate for Fiscal Year 2026.
Read more: As budget reductions loom, county reviews pay structure
