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The public and all media outlets are invited to a dedication ceremony for Stearns Hall, Wayne State College’s new residence hall, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 30. Wayne State named the new … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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.  … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
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. … more
Those who will receive diplomas during this year's graduation ceremony and the final day of classes for students at Wayne Community Schools were among the items approved during Monday's meeting of … more
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 … more
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 … more
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 … more
Sydney Redden of Wayne is among 14 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students helping provide hospitality services at Augusta National Golf Club for the 2025 Masters Tournament. The group left … more
The Wayne High School Power Drive team kicked off their 2025 race season in Lincoln on April 5. The Blue Devils were "charged up and ready to compete" on a 0.42 mile oval track for 60 minutes at … more
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 … more
The City of Wayne Green Team presented Refind & Refresh with its Zero Hero award recognizing outstanding work in reducing, reusing, and recycling within the community of Wayne. Owned and … more
Several Wayne State College communications students won Golden Leaf Awards during the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association’s (NPCMA) conference held March 29 at the University of … more
Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District (LCC School) has announced the selection of Jennifer Van Meter as the next Principal of LCC High School, pending approval by the Board of Education at its … more
Charges were filed in Wayne County Court and the case bound over to Wayne County District Court against Michael Miller, 31, of Carroll. Miller was scheduled to appear in District Court on … more
Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Wayne Junior Senior High School the week of June 2-June 6, 2025. A program of the National … more
With rising measles cases, bird flu outbreaks, and growing concerns about air and water quality, public health is more vital than ever. The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department (NNPHD) is … more
The community is invited to Join the cast of the 2025 Wayne High Spring Musical Friday - Sunday, April 11-13 as they present the Broadway icon and classic Fiddler On The Roof. Set in the little … more
Updates, annual reports, quotes for the cost of several projects and bids for lawn care were among the items on the agenda when the Wayne County Board of Commissioners met for a nearly two hour … more
Two annual reports, two requests for LB840 Revolving Loan funds and a public hearing regarding a liquor license were on the agenda when the Wayne City Council met in what is scheduled to be the last … more
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