Wayne Herald says goodbye to 50 years of knowledge and dedication
Alyce Henschke is a rare gem. She has worked her entire career at the Wayne Herald. She has seen many changes in the newspaper industry, and has been the backbone of the Wayne Herald. She has …
Board tours new facility, reviews handbooks
Prior to the start of Monday's meeting of the Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education meeting, board members were able to tour the new Pre-K — 2 school. Superintendent Dr. Mark Lenihan …
Former Wayne State president Curt Frye passes away
Former Wayne State College President Curt Frye, who served as the college’s 12th president from 2011-2015, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton. He was …
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LOCAL NEWS

Power Drive completes season with home event

On a beautiful day for racing the Wayne Blue Devil Power Drive team was ready to compete at the 2025 EVERON Power Drive Championships.  Advanced class car A107 was scheduled to compete in …

Motor vehicle fraud involves Nebraska, Wayne County

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that four co-defendants convicted of odometer fraud and related charges were sentenced on April 30 and May 1, 2025 by United States District …

Wayne State provides update on Berry Hall demolition

As the demolition of Berry Hall passes the halfway point, Wayne State wanted to provide an update on the project. The west end of the building has been taken down and crews are working on the …

Short agenda greets commissioners

The majority of Tuesday's meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners involved updates from Wayne County Emergency Manager Nic Kemnits. Kemnitz shared information on replacing an awning …

Council moves forward with change of meeting date

During a relatively short meeting, the Wayne City Council took steps to change the meeting date of regular council meetings. First reading approval was given to an ordinance that will change the …

Wayne State College holding two graduation ceremonies May 10

Wayne State College will hold commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Saturday, May 10, in the college’s historic Willow Bowl amphitheater.   The graduate …

Power Drive team travels to Iowa, brings home trophies

The Blue Devil Power Drive team traveled to I29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, Iowa on April 26 to compete at the third event of the 2025 season.  Weather conditions were perfect for racing …

Donation assists with new playground

On behalf of the Haystack and Plum Creek Wind projects, Ørsted provided a $10,000 donation to the Wayne Community Schools Foundation. The funds will be used to build a new outdoor …
SPORTS
Recipients of the Wayne Softball Association scholarship, valued at  $500 each were (left) Rylin Hall, Samantha Gubbels and Taytem Ellis. Making the presentation was Amber Gamble.

Wayne athletic banquet recap

From special recognition for Wayne High student-athletes to scholarship awards and more, three individuals and two teams were inducted into the Hall of Fame on May 7. Brandon Hall, booster club …

May 17th Wayne high baseball final score from state

Chaney steals home in 9th, Gill walks it off in extras

Excitement was in the air during night one of the NSIC Baseball Tournament where sparks were flying late for the #3 seed Wayne State College. From Ronken Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the …

WSC track and field returns with multiple event champions, All-NSIC and school records

NSIC Outdoor track & field championships were held at Malosky Stadium in Duluth, Minnesota from May 8 - 10. The Wayne State College women finished eighth with 38 points while the WSC men …

Two medal for LCC boys golf during Randolph Invite

Both Laurel-Concord-Coleridge and Wayne JV boys golfers were put on full display to open the week with an invitational. From the Randolph Community Golf Course, eight varsity teams and one JV …
LCC's Justice Olson hands the baton off to Kate Tasler on the final leg of the 4x800-meter relay. The Bears captured gold in a time of 10:34.6 during the Winside Jim Winch Invite.

Winside Jim Winch Invite held in Laurel, area results

Seven girls and eight boys track & field programs took over Haskell Field in Laurel during the Winside Jim Winch Invitational. From the home track of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge on May 8, …
Kennasyn Bleckee (left) and Josie Ley battle for position during the Battle Creek B-Club Invite.

Wayne High track and field competes in final tune up before districts

Ahead of a competitive district, the Wayne High girls and boys track & field program was looking for more improvement in their respective events with several top northeast Nebraska competition. …

Wayne boys golf competes at Norfolk Catholic Invite

While junior varsity golfers were in Randolph, the Wayne High varsity team competed in an eight-team invite. From the Norfolk Country Club, the Norfolk Catholic Invite welcomed sunny skies and …
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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
Richard L. “Dick” Korn
Memorial services for Richard L. “Dick” Korn, age 84, of Wayne will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 23 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wayne. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time …
William 'Bill' Young
Memorial services for William "Bill" Young, 79, of Laurel will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 19 at United Lutheran Church in Laurel. The Rev. Tom Tuura will officiate, with burial at a later date in …
Curt Frye
Curt Frye, 77, of Yankton, South Dakota, formerly of Wayne, died Tuesday May 13, 2025 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.   A Celebration Of Life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, June …
Jacki Ann Zeiss
With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jacki Ann Zeiss, lovingly known as “Mama Z,” leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. Born in Lincoln, …
Dorothy Marie Kvols
Private graveside services for Dorothy Marie Kvols, 100, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Wayne will be held Sunday, May 11 at Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne. There is no visitation.   …
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 …