Seward County Sheriff Nebraska

09/01/2026

08/24/2026

It’s harvest time Seward County! Farmers are already out this week and will continue for the coming months. Be sure to use caution on all roads, especially the gravel ones for farm equipment.

08/19/2026

🚨 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 🚨

The Seward County Sheriff’s Office is participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from August 21 through September 7.

If you’re drinking, don’t drive. Plan ahead, designate a sober driver, or find another safe way home.

Let’s work together to keep our roads and communities safe. Drive Sober. Get Home Safe. 🚔

08/12/2026

Happy first day of school across Seward County! Here are some quick facts about teen drivers before and after school. Please be mindful on the road and reduce distractions while driving. Have a safe and fun school year!

08/10/2026

The 2026-2027 school year is upon us! As such, we would like to remind all motorists in Seward County of two very important matters; School Zones and School Bus Stop Arms.

School Zones: When you are driving through a school zone, you must SLOW DOWN to the posted speed during the times when the lights are flashing, or when school is in session. Most of the school zones are posted as 20mph with the white “School Zone” signs.

School Bus Stop Arms: If you are approaching or following a school bus and the red flashing lights have been activated and the stop arm is extended, you must STOP (in other words, do NOT pass), until the red flashing lights have been deactivated and the stop arm retracted/stowed. If only the red lights are flashing, you must still stop. If you violate the bus stop arm, you could be facing a fine of $500.00, with the added court costs.

Let’s have a great and safe start to the school year. Drive safe, tell the kiddos to study hard and let’s get excited because it’s almost SWEATER WEATHER!!

08/03/2026

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We were notified of a possible mountain lion sighting approximately 4 miles north of Staplehurst (unknown direction of travel). The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission was notified but they have not confirmed it at this point. If you see the mountain lion, please do not approach the animal! Contact either our office or the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission with an updated location.

08/02/2026

Owners have been located!

These horses are currently on the loose on Hwy 15 north of Seward and near Old Mill Rd. If you know who they belong to, please call our dispatch at 402-643-4578.

08/01/2026

This weekend is Utica Days and the car show is in full swing! Be safe if you are headed to the show and you might see some familiar faces… they may even have some stickers!

08/01/2026

I-80 is back open for all lanes of travel. Westbound is slow from the 379.

08/01/2026

I-80 westbound is closed at exit 366 (Utica) because of an accident in York County. Please use Hwy 34 for an alternate route.