WAYNE – Board of Commissioners in Wayne County met earlier this week during their regularly scheduled meeting. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, the Tuesday meeting heard more on drone and Emergency Operations Center screen quotes. '... Read More

LINCOLN – Excellence in Youth Service was highlighted by the Nebraska Library Commission. According to a release, $37,495 in grants were awarded to 39 Nebraska libraries where several addressed the need for educational programs, summer reading p'... Read More

WAYNE – September can’t come soon enough for one recent Wayne State College graduate. According to a release, Mary Helms will begin her Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) experience September of 2024 in La Rioja, Spain. Helms, a nat'... Read More

PIERCE/MADISON – A pair of northeast Nebraska counties will host upcoming Mobile Office Hours through the office of Senator Pete Ricketts. According to a release, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be'... Read More

WAYNE – A native of Wayne will soon be owning a northeast Nebraska newspaper in less than a month. According to a release from Mikey C Productions, Michael Carnes will be taking on a new responsibility of the Dakota County Star, a South Sioux Ci'... Read More

WAYNE – Elementary fifth grade students from Wayne and St. Mary’s Catholic School received hands-on experience and more knowledge about the importance of pollinators. From the Thompson-Barnes Wildlife Management Area and Ike’s Lake northwest'... Read More

WAYNE – A roughly two-hour regularly scheduled Wayne City Council meeting offered plenty of discussion opportunities on Tuesday. From the council chambers inside City Hall, appointments were first made. Andrea Henderson will replace Nick Hawt'... Read More

WAYNE – Camp Invention returns to Wayne Elementary this Summer. According to a release from Junior High Science teacher Vicki Smith, the camp is for students entering first through sixth grade in the Fall of 2024-25. Students entering seventh th'... Read More

WAYNE – Broadcasts students from Wayne State College’s KWSC-FM radio station again raised awareness for domestic violence survivors. According to a release, the 24-hour live stream also provided $1,705 for Haven House in Wayne. Last year’'... Read More

LINCOLN – Funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now available to homeowners and renters in Douglas and Washington counites. According to a release from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), this comes after'... Read More

WAYNE – Another month full of activities for youth and adults are being planned for at the Wayne Public Library. According to a release, the Wayne Public Library is located at 410 Pearl Street. 2024 Calendar - May Become a member of the He'... Read More

WAYNE – LifeServe Blood Center is calling all community members to participate in blood donation drives this spring. According to a release, LifeServe Blood Center encourages you to ‘Give One More in ’24’ to help the local blood supply. Ev'... Read More

WAYNE – A fourth straight weekend of Power Drive action closed out with state competition this past weekend in Wayne. From the First National Bank of Omaha Call Center, Saturday provided perfect racing weather during the 2024 Power Drive Champio'... Read More

WAYNE – Professor of language and literature, Dr. Alan Bruflat was presented the State Nebraska Bank & Trust Teaching Excellence Award at the college’s May 4 baccalaureate commencement ceremony. According to a release, Dr. Bruflat has taug'... Read More