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Foster, NE · Municipal
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Wayne City Council to Meet Later Today
Wayne, NE- The Wayne City Council will be holding their bi-weekly Council Meeting today at 5:30 p.m. in the Chamber Halls of Wayne City Hall. The Wayne City Council recently held a three-and-a-half-hour retreat covering several city priorities. The Council had approved a nearly $998,000 bid for water main replacements on Windom Street and discussed using grant funds for the ongoing ballfield project. Other topics included food truck regulations, long-term planning and much more. An update was also provided on community input efforts for the 1100 East 10th Street property, with more than 300 surveys already completed. The Council will be gathering for their regular monthly meeting later tonight, after having moved the meeting from the normal first and third Monday schedule in observance to yesterday’s Labor Day holiday.
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Nebraska motorcyclists head to escort Traveling Vietnam Memorial, tracing the Medal of Honor Highway
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South Sioux City Schools officials discuss building needs ahead of $95M bond issue vote
We have had a few recent What's The Frequency shows that delve into the new K-12 school years that have begun in August. This show concerns the South South Sioux City School District in Nebraska, as school officials continue to advocate for the necessity of spending money to greatly upgrade buildings and classroom spaces..
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City Of Madison Clarifies Contractor Transition At Local Tyson Foods Facility
Madison, NE- City of Madison officials are clarifying recent reports about a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification or “WARN”, Act filing involving the Tyson Foods Fresh Meats facility. The filing involves Fortrex, a third-party sanitation contractor that is ending its current contract at the Madison plant. City officials...
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OPINION: Property taxes and the myth of the “fiscally responsible’ conservative
In March of 2025, I attended a town hall hosted by my Congressman, Mike Flood. Walking into the Columbus High School auditorium, the first thing that caught my eye was the projector screen, displaying the U.S. national debt, which at the time totaled $36 trillion. Before taking any questions, Flood...
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Anne Frank traveling exhibit coming to Wayne State
The public is invited to experience the Anne Frank traveling exhibit beginning Monday, Sept. 7, at Wayne State College. Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 20, will be in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
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City of Madison clarifies contractor transition at local Tyson Foods facility
The City of Madison is issuing a clarification regarding recent news reports concerning third-party workforce filings at the local Tyson Foods Fresh Meats processing facility. Recent media coverage regarding a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) act filing involves a third-party sanitation contractor, Fortrex, ending its current contract at the facility. This vendor change does not reflect facility cutbacks, job eliminations, or downscaling by Tyson Foods in Madison.
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Much of Crofton without power
Heavy winds and rain knocked down trees and power lines in northern Holt, Knox and Cedar counties on Tuesday night. Crofton resident Curt Steffen told News Talk WJAG that much of the community of Crofton is without power, including the schools where there will be no classes on Wednesday. There...
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Gov. Pillen highlights Plainview's effort to improve drinking water infrastructure
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was in Plainview on Wednesday recognizing the community’s efforts in improving its water infrastructure. Pillen was joined by Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment Director Jesse Bradley to highlight Plainview’s use of state funding resources to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
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Crofton, NE spends Wednesday cleaning up after overnight storms
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Governor Pillen makes appointments to state boards and commissions
Governor Jim Pillen this week announced appointments made to boards and commissions from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026. Included in the appointments are three people from Norfolk and one from Madison. According to a News release from the governor’s office, Jeffrey White of Norfolk was appointed to the...
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Railroad crossing at Showboat Blvd. will close for track improvements from Sept. 8-11
HASTINGS — The Cooperative Producers Inc. railroad crossing at Showboat Boulevard north of U.S. Highway 6 is scheduled to close next week for track improvements. R & S Track Maintenance, Inc. of Columbus and Ashland will complete track work at the CPI crossing. Part of the work involves re-working the railroad crossing at Showboat Boulevard.