Governor issues state-wide burn ban
Nebraska Gov.  Jim Pillen issued a statewide burn ban during a news conference at the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency on Thursday.   He emphasized the persistent dry …
Dr. Robert Machovsky named Chief Executive Officer of Wayne State College Foundation
The Wayne State College Foundation has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert “Bob” Machovsky as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 21, 2025. With more than two …
"Brothers" Nacho and Colson pose with their parents, Kyle and Melissa, during Parents' Night at a Wayne High basketball game.
Coming to Wayne is 'best decision' for exchange student
Imagine sitting down with your parents and telling them you wished you were born in another country. And later, finding out your wish was about to come true. Nacho Salmeron Diaz, a 17-year-old …
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LOCAL NEWS
Wayne Power Drive team members taking part in the race in Hastings were (left) Josh Doring, Abby Allvin, Bobby Bates, Wyatt Hawkins, James Heil, Mason Blickenstaff and Tyler Johnson. Not pictured was Allan Brenner.

Power Drive continues its winning ways

The Blue Devil Power Drive team traveled to Motorsports Park Hastings in Hastings on April 12 to compete in the second event of the 2025 EVERON Power Drive season on a one mile road course.  …

Grand opening, ribbon-cutting for Wayne State’s Athletic and Recreation Complex addition, renovation planned

The public and all media outlets are invited to attend the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Wayne State College’s Athletic and Recreation Complex addition and renovations …

Springfield man is arrested after high-speed pursuit

At around 2:15 a.m. on Friday morning (April 11) a vehicle pursuit was initiated by the Wayne Police Department in Wayne with a black Ford Mustang that then fled west on Highway 35 and was pursued by …

Wayne's Kent Pulfer to run in Boston Marathon

Wayne's Kent Pulfer will be taking part in the running of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday the 21st. Not just anyone can run in the world renowned 26.2 mile run, you have to qualify. Pulfer did …

Commissioners discuss security quotes, approve grant applications

Discussion on what was included in a quote for security work to be done in the Assessors and Treasurer's offices highlighted Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. …

Boomerfest festivities are coming to Wayne

What has become a highly anticipated event for seniors throughout the area is scheduled to take place in Wayne on Thursday, April 24. Boomerfest gets underway at noon that day with a Vendor Fair …

Council meets at new location, mayor submits resignation

In its first meeting in the newly renovated Wayne City Hall/Police Department building, Wayne Mayor Cale Giese submitted his resignation. Giese, who is currently in the middle of his second term …

Nebraska babies born in 2024 to receive saving funds

Nebraska families who welcomed new additions in 2024 will receive a financial head start, thanks to the Meadowlark Savings Pledge. This spring, a one-time $50 seed contribution will be deposited into …
SPORTS

Wayne shutout on road

With eight games remaining on the regular season for the Wayne High baseball team, the first of six this week started with a Class B opponent. From Springfield, the Class C Blue Devils visited …

Trio of Wakefield boys golfers compete at Club 91

A series of back-to-back outings began with a mid-week invite for the Wakefield boys golf team. From Club 91 in Leigh, the Trojans joined 15 other teams with golfers in action on Wednesday …

Nelsen leads Wayne boys golf at Boone Central Invite

While the JV team traveled to Laurel, Wayne High sent five of their boys varsity golfers to the Boone Central Invite. From the Albion Country Club, Wayne High was listed among 12 teams in action …

Wayne State College beach volleyball goes 0-2, open silver bracket Saturday morning

A pair of Challenge Rounds matches closed out the second day of the 2025 AVACA Small College Beach Volleyball Championships for Wayne State College. Back in Gulf Shores, Alabama, the Wildcats …

April 26th Wayne high school baseball final scores

Wildcats complete sweep thanks to nine extra base hits, Carson Obrecht with no-hitter into sixth

Ahead of a mid-week home doubleheader, the Wayne State College baseball team closed out their fifth straight road game. Back at Joe Faber Field in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the Wildcats played what …
Carter Korth, Sebastiaan Van Drongelen and Hunter Benson keep pace in a distance race for Laurel-Concord-Coleridge at the Homer Invite.

LCC girls finish seventh, boys take fourth at Homer Invite

Two days after competing in Wayne, the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge girls and boys track & field program was back to work during another area invite. From Homer, LCC competed amongst nine girls …

Strong start not enough for Wayne baseball, Central City/Centura remains undefeated

For the fourth time this season and second straight week with four games in five days, the Wayne High baseball team played earlier in the day ahead of Easter weekend. From Kernel Field in …
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AGRICULTURE

It’s National 4-H week y’all!!!

It’s that time of year when we celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to new opportunities.   Let me share a little bit about the 4-H program and I want to invite you to contact …

4-H is available in the classroom

By Julie Schultz, Wayne County and   Tayler Wickham, Washington County     4-H provides youth with the opportunity to learn by doing; but that opportunity is not only …

Haskell Ag Lab Science & Ag Family Field Day coming soon

Area residents are being reminded of the Haskell Ag Lab Science & Ag Family Field Day at the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory to be held on Thursday, Aug. 10. The event will be held at the …
Obituaries
Stan Baier
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date for Stan Baier,  85, of Wayne. He died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his home at Kinship Pointe. in Wayne. Arrangements are with …
Gary W. Jeffrey
Gary W. Jeffrey, 89, of Wayne Gary died Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 25 at   First United Methodist Church in …
Charles 'Chuck' Potosnyak
Charles “Chuck” Paul Potosnyak, 70, of Coleridge, was welcomed into Heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Visitation will be on Friday, April 25at Grace Lutheran Church, in Wayne from …
Marian A. (Froehlich) Hubble
A Celebration of Life service for Marian A. (Froehlich) Hubble, 93, formerly of Wayne,   will be held on Monday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk.   …
Betty Ann Andersen
Betty Ann Andersen, 91, of Hoskins, died Friday, April 11, 2025 at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17 at Trinity Lutheran Church in …
Lifestyle

Batteries not needed for all learning experiences

As a proponent of outdoor and STEM education, I also advocate for toys that provide appropriate and beneficial learning experiences for children while fostering their developing brains.  …

Love is in the air?

February is finally here, after what seems like a never-ending January.  Many of us are looking forward to Valentine’s Day as we think about people or things we love. Have you ever …

Volunteer opportunities available through 4-H

The American volunteer rates are amongst the highest in the world.   It’s true that fire departments, libraries, museums, schools, and many other organizations could not function without …

New year, new opportunities available through 4-H

​Happy New Year and 2024! I hope your new year is off to a great start, other than the cold temperatures and snow. It is one of our favorite times of year at Nebraska Extension in Wayne …
Memory Lane
Memory Lane: March 10, 1983
From the March 10, 1983 edition of The Wayne Herald Allen welding team wins competition Several students from the vocational agriculture class at Allen High School took part in the District 3 …
Memory Lane: April 22, 1985
April 22, 1985 — Newly formed brass quintet performing at Wayne State A series of concerts are being performed throughout the area by A Touch of Brass, a brass quartet formed last fall by …
Memory Lane: April 22, 1965
April 22, 1965 — Norwegian 'girl' to help save lives in Wayne area A "girl" who came to Wayne from Stavanger, Norway, may help save lives in Wayne County, according to Fire Chief Ivan …
Memory Lane: April 21, 2005
April 21, 2005 — Clark receives teaching award Former U.S. Sen. James Exon and State Sen. Matt Connealy were presented with the Nebraska State Education Association's highest honor on …
Memory Lane: April 14, 2005
August 14, 2005 — WSC President Richard J. Collings: 'celebration of teaching and learning' This week is a celebration at Wayne State College - "A Celebration of Teaching and Learning." …
Memory Lane: April 11, 1985
April 11, 1985 — Oswald on Junior Olympic team Wakefield junior Julie Oswald is currently participating as a member of a Junior Olympic volleyball team, consisting of players from the …