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Wednesday's portion of the trial began with jurors listening to the 9-1-1 call made by Carl Ruskamp on Sept. 7, 2022.
Several times during the call, Carl can be heard saying "I don't …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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7/22/26
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The City of Wayne cleans approximately 35,000 linear feet of our sewer mains each year which ends up being just about a quarter of the collection system.
We expect the crew to start work …
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Casey Junck,
Water/Wastewater Superintendent
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7/22/26
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More than 100 Wayne County residents gathered at Wayne Community Schools on Monday as jury selection got underway in the murder trial of Carl F. Ruskamp.
After a day-long process, 12 jurors and …
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7/21/26
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Visitors to the 2026 North American Manure Expo being held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wayne on Tuesday through Thursday, July 28-30 will have the chance to explore some of the region’s most …
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7/21/26
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More than 100 Wayne County residents gathered at Wayne Community Schools on Monday as jury selection got underway in the murder trial of Carl F. Ruskamp.
Ruskamp is facing several charges in …
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7/20/26
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As we move through July, many spring-calving herds are nearing the end of breeding season. If bulls were turned out in late April or early May, now is a good time to think about when they should come …
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Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
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7/20/26
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Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to make a donation to the Wayne Area Legacy Fund.
A few perks of giving a gift of securities are …
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7/20/26
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Weather permitting, temporary concrete work will be done on the intersection of US-Highway 275 (US-275) and Nebraska Highway 15 (N-15) starting the week of July 20, according to the Nebraska …
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7/19/26
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The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has announced the award of more than $537,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding to eight Nebraska …
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7/19/26
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If I look back over the course of my life, I can say with confidence that there are things I have done or said that I regret. And if I’m being completely honest, some of these things may have …
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Nick Baker
Pastor, First United Methodist Church
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7/18/26
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Discussion on school meal prices, a master facility plan update and the resignation of a teacher were among the items on the agenda when the Wayne Community Schools' Board of Education met in regular …
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Clara Osten,
clara@wayneherald.com
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7/18/26
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August is National Wellness Month, which means it’s time to make self-care a priority and build healthy routines by making a blood donation with LifeServe Blood Center this month.
Each blood …
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7/17/26
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As temperatures and humidity rise and the calendar turns to July, it is fair time throughout the state.
The 104th Wayne County Fair runs from July 22 - 26 and will feature some well-known …
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7/17/26
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In a world filled with screens, busy schedules, and constant noise, one of the most powerful learning tools for young children is surprisingly simple, a garden.
Digging in the soil, planting …
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Jackie Steffen,
Extension Educator - Early Childhood
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7/16/26
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This week's featured sculpture on the 2026 Wayne Sculpture walk is the 11th and final one to be described.
It is entitled "Warning Beacon ll" and was created by Tiimo Mang. Warning Beacon ll is …
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7/16/26
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After investigation by the Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit of the Nebraska Attorney General's Office, a 32-year old Wayne woman has been charged with two crimes.
Kayleen Roberts, 32, is …
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7/15/26
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After serving in the position for more than 40 years, Winside Village Clerk Carol Brugger has officially retired.
Brugger was honored with a Retirement Open House on July 1 at the Winside …
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7/15/26
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After considerable debate during Monday's Wayne City Council meeting, action was taken to raise electric rates for electric users in the city.
Following a rate study by JEO Consulting, which …
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Clara Osten,
clara@waynerherald.com
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7/14/26
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Warm weather has returned, bringing the risk of heat stress in livestock. Cattle in feedlots or other confinement settings are often at greatest risk, especially those near finished weight, but …
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Ben Beckman,
Extension Educator
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7/13/26
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Several motions presented by the state prosecutors were granted by Judge Michael Long during a pre-trial hearing in Wayne County District Court last week in regard to the murder trial for Carl …
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7/13/26
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City Council meetings
Regular Wayne City Council meetings are at 5:30 pm on the first and third Mondays of each month in City Hall at 513 Main St. We would enjoy some company at our next …
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Wes Blecke,
City Administrator
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7/12/26
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After many months of brainstorming and another hour of conversation put in, the wage determination for 2026-27 was finalized during the July 7 regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners …
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Aaron Scheffler
editor@wayneherald.com
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7/12/26
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"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." (Psalm 16:6, NIV)
On the continuum of the sovereignty of God versus man's free will, I tend to …
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Chris Clinchard
Pastor, One Hope Assembly of God Church
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7/11/26
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For the fourth year in a row, Faith & Family Production, INC (FFP) has partnered with the Dixon County Fair to put on Faith and Family Night at the Dixon County Fair.
A family friendly …
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7/11/26
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In conjunction with the Wayne Chicken Show, Wayne State College will present five planetarium and laser shows Saturday, July 11. Admission is free and open to the public, but free-will donations are …
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7/10/26
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