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The Wayne Municipal Power Plant has helped power the community for more than 125 years. The City of Wayne’s power plant has provided reliable electricity since its beginnings in 1897. The … more
I recently purchased a battery-operated lawn mower. There are lots of things to like about this new mower, it is easy to start, just push a button, no pulling a cord and dislocating a shoulder. … more
LifeServe Blood Center is calling on eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood immediately, after weeks of significant declines in donations have led to concerning shortages. As of … more
By Dr. Bradley Jordan Your tooth broke, it was painful, the dentist said it couldn’t be fixed and it had to be pulled. Now what?   That missing tooth, like a critical bolt … more
The Wayne State Foundation has announced that it has secured more than $13 million in private philanthropic commitments for the Brandenburg Student Success Center renovation project, making it the … more
The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department has announced that Wayne County, Wayne, NE has been selected to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey (NHANES). … more
Roy Reed Unit 252, American Legion Auxiliary in Winside will meet on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Winside Legion Post at 10:15 a.m. Topics on the agenda include, but are not limited to, centerpieces … more
​Thank you. Two simple words that are often underused. As we wrap up the county fair season, we are reminded of everyone who had a hand in making it such a great experience. There is value in … more
Providence Medical Center (PMC) has announced the launch of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Chronic Care Management (CCM) program that extends the hospital's care beyond its walls and into … more
After just over three hours of deliberation, the jury came back with a guilty verdict on all three of the charges against Carl F. Ruskamp - Count I - Murder in the First Degree, a Class 1 A Felony; … more
The new school year is not far away, and back-to-school expenses can be challenging for many families. The Wayne Extension Unit of the Salvation Army is sponsoring the Back-to-School Supply … more
Wayne Chicken Show Earlier this month, Wayne hosted the 46th annual Wayne Chicken Show, celebrating "250 Years of Feathered Freedom." We want to start by saying thank you to everyone who … more
You don't have to wear a cape to save a life - you just have to show up. At the most recent Laurel Community Blood Drive, the community did exactly that, delivering real results: 23 units of blood … more
When temperatures climb, water becomes one of the most important nutrients in a cowherd. We can spend a lot of time thinking about grazing and mineral programs, but neither goes very far if cattle … more
Dr. Kym Acuña, dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Wayne State College, has been named an Impact Academy fellow through the national non-profit organization Deans for Impact … more
During the warm summer months in South Dakota, many of us spend extra time outside walking, working or enjoying community events. The heat and wind can pull moisture from the body faster than we … more
Last week, farmers from across the country attended the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. During the event, Nebraska corn farmer Andy Jobman was elected … more
TeamMates Mentoring energized chapters for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year during the July 8 - 9 Annual Conference hosted at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Among those attending were … more
There is something we all love about summer. The alarm clock isn't quite as urgent. School schedules disappear. Vacations fill the calendar. Ball games, camping trips, late-night bonfires, and … more
It may seem like the low temperatures are here, but the high humidity and temps will be on the rise again for the summer and into fall months as a recent social media post shared by the Wayne Green … more
A light Wayne County Board of Commissioners agenda allowed room for discussion on a few other items as the group will also begin their budget hearing process in late July. From the Wayne County … more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 359,000 acres in Nebraska into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2026. Through CRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers … more
Discussion on the need for in-field irrigation for ballfields that are part of the Wayne Prairie Park Phase 4 Baseball Fields Project highlighted Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Council. A … more
Summer is in full swing, and children are busy participating in sports, camps, community celebrations, 4-H activities, and, of course, the county fair. Whether they are competing in a baseball … more
The past meets the present in six stories from Nebraska and the Great Plains that began decades ago but still shape conversations. The second season of Nebraska Public Media’s “Once Again” … more
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