Wayne County, NE

WAYNE – As Wayne County continues to work on their budget, members with the Wayne County Board of Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting earlier this week. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, first on the appointment agenda was Julie Rother, Health Director with the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department.

WAYNE – A few appointments have been scheduled for Tuesday morning’s regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Julie Rother, Health Director of Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department will approach the board about a...

WAYNE – Budget requests and updates were provided to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners during their regularly scheduled Tuesday morning meeting. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, the board first heard from the Wayne County Library Association. Heather Headley, Wayne Public Library Director was joined by Lara Lanphear,...

WAYNE – A bulk of Tuesday morning’s regularly scheduled Wayne County Board of Commissioners meeting will pertain to preliminary tax dollar requests. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, the board will begin by hearing a budget request from the Wayne County Library Association for 2022-23 (Heather Headley/Lara Lanphear).

LINCOLN, Neb. — President Biden has approved a disaster declaration for nearly two-dozen Nebraska counties impacted by a derecho back on May 12th, which hit them with winds equivalent to a Category 1 Hurricane. That includes nine in northeast Nebraska, like Antelope, Burt, Cedar, Cuming, Dixon, Knox, Pierce, Thurston...

HOSKINS, Neb. — A two-vehicle crash in northeast Nebraska caused a fire and significant delays on Highway 35. Nebraska State Patrol spokesperson Cody Thomas confirmed the crash involved two vehicles. No other information regarding potential injuries or the significance of the damage was available. Highway 35 traffic between Winside...

WAYNE – A total of five classes brought the 100th annual Wayne County Fair to a crashing conclusion during the demolition derby. From the Wayne County Fairgrounds for one last evening of entertainment, the feature demo derby put on another great show. Cody Henderson has been on the fair...

WAYNE – A note from the Wayne County Clerk’s office is seeking non-incumbent filers for a handful of positions. According to a release, there are still two positions on the Winside Board of Trustees and two city/village positions on the County Weed Board open. Filings will be accepted...

WAYNE – Several awards were presented Saturday during the 100th annual Wayne County Fair ahead of the evening entertainment. From the Wayne County Fairgrounds, the 4-H Fashion Show was showcased in the evening. Diane Roeber was awarded as the Fair Person of the Year while Merlin and Dolores Felt...

WAYNE – With the end of the month approaching, the next Wayne Mobile Food Truck is scheduled for this Saturday, July 30. Food-insecure individuals and families in Wayne County along with surrounding communities will be able to benefit from the monthly food pantry truck which is scheduled to be in town this weekend. Food is provided by Food Bank for the Heartland, a member of Feeding America.

WAYNE – Friday night was meant for the smoke and noise of nearly 100 hooks on the dual track tractor pull which kept Wayne County Fair fans on the edge of their seat all night long. Back at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, the 100th celebration continued to bring in...

WAYNE – Opening ceremonies officially kicked off the 100th annual Wayne County Fair Thursday evening. Located at 301 Pheasant Run, the Wayne County Fairgrounds are located on the west side of the City of Wayne. Doug Temme, Wayne County Ag Society President and fellow fair board members were introduced...

WAYNE – With an informational meeting planned for Wednesday afternoon, Board of Equalization and Board of Commissioner members briefly met Tuesday morning. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, a required three-year assessment plan was approved by the Board of Equalization. Dawn Duffy, county assessor stated there were no major...

WAYNE – More exciting action will come from the L4 Livestock Ultimate Bull Riding Tour which will once again take over Thursday night at the Wayne County Fair. From 301 Pheasant Run, the Wayne County Fairgrounds is going to be the place to be from Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, July 24 during the 100th celebration of the Wayne County Fair.

It's County Fair week in Wayne America, and it's a special one with the 100th edition of the Wayne County Fair. Mike chats with fair manager Kevin Davis about how the fair has evolved and what's on tap for this year's edition.

WAYNE – Both Wayne County Board of Equalization and Board of Commissioner meetings will be held Tuesday morning. From the Wayne County Courthouse courtroom, the Board of Equalization will begin at 9 a.m. Approval items include the three-year assessment plans, cemetery property ownership and usage report; personal property tax...

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WAYNE – If you competed in the Wayne Chicken Show cornhole tournament, make sure to get your team ready for another cornhole tournament this weekend at the 100th celebration of the Wayne County Fair. According to a release from Wayne County Ag Society, all are invited to sign-up for...

Having an opportunity to make an impact on her home town while she is in college has been a great experience for 2011 Wayne High graduate Emily Eilers. The sophomore-to-be at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been spending the summer helping out the Wayne Area Legacy Fund (WALF), thanks to an internship she discovered during her freshman year at UNL.