Welcome to the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office
🔶K-63 bridge project starting in Nemaha County![]()
![]()
Work on a Kansas Department of Transportation bridge replacement project is underway on K-63 in Nemaha County. The Turkey Creek bridge is approximately 1 mile south of the K-71 junction. ![]()
![]()
🚦🚦Beginning today, March 24, the work zone will be reduced to one lane, and traffic crossing the bridge will be directed by temporary traffic signals. Drivers should plan for delays of up to 10 minutes. ![]()
![]()
There will also be a 12-foot width restriction through the work zone.![]()
![]()
Work will take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours. ![]()
![]()
Wildcat Construction Co., of Wichita, is the contractor on the $5.7 million project, which is expected to be complete in January 2026, conditions permitting. ![]()
![]()
KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.KanDrive.gov or call 5-1-1.
Media Release for 3-26-2025![]()
![]()
Jail Booking/Release: ![]()
• Marcus Henninger was released on 3-22-2025 on time served. ![]()
• Dustin M. Barrett, 37, Oneida was booked into the Nemaha County Jail on 3-25-2025 on a Nemaha County Warrant for four counts of Violating a Protection Order. He was released on $10,000 surety bond on 3-25-2025 with a court date of 4-22-2025 at 9:30 a.m. ![]()
![]()
Crash Reports:![]()
• On 3-22-2025 at 3:15 p.m. Shanon D. Schurman, 50, Seneca had pulled his vehicle into a turn lane on US Hwy 36 50ft west of K-236 Hwy when Ronald J. Miller, 75, Beatrice, NE was traveling westbound and struck the camper pulled by Schurman. Schurman was driving a 2020 Dodge Ram 2500 pulling a KZ Escape Camper Trailer. Miller was driving a 2016 Toyota Tacoma. Over $1,000 damage.![]()
• On 3-23-2025 at 9:24 a.m. Jennifer M. Coleman, 45, Seneca was traveling westbound on Branch Street at 7th Street when she collided with a vehicle driven northbound by Joseph L. Robke, 87, Seneca. Coleman was driving a 2018 Dodge Durango. Robke was driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado. Over $1,000 damage.
Media Release for 3-24-2025![]()
![]()
Crash Reports:![]()
• On 3-16-2025 at 10:10 p.m. Andrew Wardrup, 15, of Sabetha was traveling southbound on X4 Road just north of 200th Road when he lost control, left the roadway and flipped in a creek. Wardrup and a juvenile passenger were transported to the Sabetha Hospital by EMS. Wardrup was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. Over $1,000 damage.
Red Flag Warning until 07:00PM Sunday from Nemaha County KS Sheriff Office : Nixle
local.nixle.com
The National Weather Service in Topeka has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty northwest winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * ...
A BURN BAN is in effect from this morning at 11am to 10pm tonight due to Nemaha County being under a RED FLAG WARNING during that time.![]()
![]()
Please be smart today in your actions so that everyone can stay safe.
