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March Traffic Fatality Toll
LINCOLN – Data was again collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation during the month of March for a recent traffic fatality toll. According to a mid-April release from NDOT, 22 people were killed in 18 fatal crashes in March. Nine of the 19 vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, seven were using their seatbelt and three had seatbelt usage marked as unknown. A tot...
Read Full ArticleWayne RTC Closed Saturday
WAYNE – With mandatory employee training taking place on Saturday, April 20, the Wayne Recycling and Trash Center (RTC) will be closed ove...
Read MoreWakefield’s Ibarra To Highlight Humorous Prose Speech During Nebraska Best Of The Best
WAKEFIELD – After competing in the NSAA State Unified Speech exhibition, a northeast Nebraska high school student will soon be showcased o...
Read MoreWayne Green Team Highlights Earth Day Events
WAYNE – With a full weekend planned to highlight Earth Day, the Wayne Green Team provided the data on how the community of Wayne and visit...
Read MoreK-12 Students In ESU 1 Able To Receive Free Tutoring
WAYNE – A free virtual tutoring program is being provided by 10 Wayne State College students serving as tutors for Nebraska SMART (Success...
Read MorePonca State Park Weekend Events
PONCA – A pair of introductory courses will be highlighted this weekend at Ponca State Park. According to a release, join a park natura...
Read MoreSpring 2024 Planetarium, Laser Shows Being Offered April 19 – 20
WAYNE – Planetarium and laser shows will continue this weekend on the campus of Wayne State College. According to a release from Wayne ...
Read MoreCouncil Approves Engineer For Northeast Substation, Proposed Generation Plant
WAYNE – Another step in providing more power to the City of Wayne was made in the right direction along with action items being approved. ...
Read MoreHealth & Wellness Night Scheduled For April 30
WAYNE – Join other families in the community for a Health & Wellness Night later this month. According to a release, the event will...
Read MoreCommissioners Approve Heating, Electrical Bids For Carroll Shop; Act On Lodging Tax Grant Applications
WAYNE – A roughly 15-minute meeting allowed Commissioners to move through the highlights during their regularly scheduled Board meeting Tu...
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Railcar carrying toxic chemicals explodes, prompts evacuation west of North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a railcar fire at Union Pacific’s ...
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Wayne Returns With A Trio Of First Place Medals Following Schuyler Invite
SCHUYLER – A Thursday high school track and field invitational showcased several future conference...