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Individual Americans donated more than $326 billion in 2023, according to Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy.
Unfortunately, scammers are exploiting this revenue stream and have been …
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6/27/24
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From games of tug-o-war, to food and from trivia to education on health issues facing African Americans, Juneteenth was observed in Wayne. Several of the organizers are pictured on the stage …
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6/27/24
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Earlier this week, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, announcing his intent to call senators back into session starting July 25, to address the …
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6/26/24
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The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Iron Horse Trail Lake in Pawnee County and Maskenthine Reservoir in Stanton …
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6/25/24
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Wayne State College alumni are invited to submit original artwork for the Juried Alumni Art Exhibit being held in conjunction with Homecoming. The exhibit will run Oct. 4 through Nov. 13 in the …
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6/24/24
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Almost 30 years have passed since Dr. Dibesh Karmacharya graduated from WSC (1996) with a degree in Conservation Biology.
Last week he and research partner Dr. Rajesh Man Rajbhandari returned to …
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6/23/24
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During this year's Old Settlers celebration in Winside, Joshua Harmer of Winside was presented with a hand burnt American flag plaque (created by Scorch-Wood, Zachary Morris) and sponsored by the …
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6/22/24
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Information on the window project and an update on plans for the Q125 celebration for the courthouse were among the items on the Tuesday agenda for the Wayne County Board of Commissioners.
Jill …
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By Clara Osten
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6/21/24
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Two public hearings were on Tuesday's agenda of the Wayne City Council.
The first involved an application for Community Development Block Grant - Public Works Funds.
Andrea Larson, …
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By Clara Osten
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6/20/24
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Wayne was one of four locations hosting Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen on Tuesday for a Town Hall gathering.
Over 40 people were in attendance at the Wayne Country Club to listen to the governor …
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6/19/24
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Wayne State Foundation names interim CEO (w/pic)
Melissa Nelsen
The Board of Trustees of the Wayne State Foundation (WSF), which provides financial support for the mission of …
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6/17/24
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Project update presented to school board members (W/pic)
Adam Bailey with Hausmann Construction and Bob Soukup with Carlson West Provondra (CWP) Architects presented detailed updates …
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By Clara Osten
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6/16/24
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Ana Lopez of Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP) Head Start in Wayne recently obtained her Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential.
Ana started the …
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6/15/24
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The Laurel Chamber Community Club is inviting everyone to the annual Laurel Ag Days to be held Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13, 14, 15 and 16.
Activities get underway on Thursday, …
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6/13/24
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Area residents are being encouraged to make plans to attend this year's Winside Old Settlers events, scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13-16.
This year's celebration …
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6/13/24
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The fifth annual Wayne community celebration of our latest national holiday, Juneteenth, will again take place at Bressler Park, West 9th and Lincoln Streets, on Wednesday, June 19, from 6-8 pm.
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6/12/24
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The Wayne State College Foundation has announced the launch of a new initiative – the 10 Under 10 Young Alumni Awards, which are awarded in conjunction with Wayne State College’s …
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6/9/24
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PMC recognizes May 2024 Owlet Sock Monitor recipients (w/2 pics)
Providence Medical Center Foundation has announced this year’s recipients of the Owlet Sock Monitor, a gift made possible …
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6/8/24
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A presentation from several members of the Wayne County Historical Society highlighted the meeting of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.
Kaki Ley and Elizabeth King, …
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By Clara Osten
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6/7/24
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Discussion on city of Wayne goals and the plans for a Prairie Park bathhouse took up the majority of the Tuesday meeting of the Wayne City Council.
Goals discussed included starting the planning …
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By Clara Osten
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6/6/24
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Wayne Ikes to hold annual Youth Fishing Derby
The Wayne chapter of the Izaak Walton League recently announced they will be hosting their annual Youth Fishing Derby.
The event …
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6/6/24
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The Wayne Police Department and Wayne County Sheriff were on scene of a two-vehicle accident at the corner of Seventh and Main Streets shortly after 8 a.m. this morning (Friday).
No injuries …
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5/31/24
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At the May 23 Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (LENRD) Board Meeting, Directors approved a motion to provide $150,000 in financial support for the City of Wayne Prairie Park Project.
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5/30/24
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The Board of Trustees of the Wayne State Foundation (WSF), which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College, has announced the resignation of CEO Kevin Armstrong, who is …
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5/29/24
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Last month Rainbow World Preschool and Child Development Center reopened the lower level of the center after a one week shut down.
This allowed for a remodel and provided a new and …
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5/28/24
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