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Northeast Nebraska's Growing Together helps unite new teachers
NORFOLK, Neb. - One group in Norfolk is helping new teachers gain their footing in the community. Organizer Angie Stenger says Northeast Nebraska Growing Together started the New Teacher Welcome Mixer in 2022 thanks to a Norfolk Public Schools initiative to recruit young teachers. It has since expanded to include private schools and local colleges.
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Bel Air Elementary debuts new inclusive playground
NORFOLK, Neb.- Students at one Norfolk elementary school now have a playground designed so every child can play together. Community members gathered at Bel Air Elementary Tuesday to celebrate the opening of its new inclusive playground. The more than $200,000 project features wheelchair-accessible and disability-friendly equipment designed to give all...
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NDOT, Lieutenant Governor Celebrate 2026 Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Recipients and First Scholarship Graduates
Wayne, NE- A Wayne student is among five Nebraskans selected to receive a 2026 Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship through the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). Zane Sievers of Wayne was recognized during a signing ceremony earlier this week on Monday, August 3rd, alongside fellow scholarship recipients from across the state. The program helps students pursue careers in STEM fields and skilled trades while preparing them for careers with NDOT.
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Back to School – August 2026
Summer is coming to a quick end, making sure that you and your child are prepared for the school year is important. The end of summer marks the beginning of the back-to-school season. This can mean new classrooms, emotions, teachers or the start of a new chapter. No matter what age your child is, ensuring they have the proper support is a must.
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Ribbon cutting ceremony for new iHub facility to be held
Northeast Community College will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the iHub on Tuesday, Aug. 11th. The event will bring together college leaders, students, community partners, business and industry representatives, donors, and elected officials to mark the opening of a facility designed to spark innovation, workforce development. The...
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Back to School – August 2026
For many families, sending their kids back to school can feel overwhelming. There are so many things to consider from pick-up and drop-off to what new items they may need. These decisions can cause stress for a lot of people. For other families, sending their kids back to school may feel like a relief.
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Brackets set for Class B & C senior legion state tournament
NORFOLK - Legion baseball is reaching its tail end of the season and five teams from across Northeast Nebraska will hit the diamond beginning Saturday for their respected state tournaments. Starting with Class B, Wayne Rolling Hills Supply heads to Springfield for an American Division Matchup against Nemaha Sports Construction...
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Asbestos Notice, Pope John School
Federal regulations require all schools to inventory asbestos containing materials and develop management plans to identify and control asbestos containing materials in their buildings. The presence of asbestos in a building does not mean that the health of building occupants is necessarily endangered. As long as asbestos containing material remains...
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Wayne State College Foundation receives over $13M in donations for student success center renovation project
The Wayne State College Foundation announced on Monday it has received more than $13 million in private donations for its Brandenburg Student Success Center renovation project. Don and Diane Soukup, who are alumni of Wayne State College, donated about $5 million for the project leading to others contributing donations. Together...
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Conference reaffirms the 'Heart of Mentoring'
TeamMates Mentoring energized chapters for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year during the July 8 - 9 Annual Conference hosted at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. Among those attending were Wayne TeamMates program Coordinator Shalee Hoffman and Board President Jill Walling. The two-day Heart of Mentoring conference was attended by 270...
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Wayne Juniors host Class B state, go 0-2
As teams battled through the heat and humidity, Rolling Hills Supply Wayne Post 43 welcomed seven other Class B Junior American Legion baseball teams from across the state. Earlier in the Class B Jrs State tourney, Wayne Post 43 had an early exit following losses of 7-2 against Aurora (July 18) and 5-0 with Wahoo (July 19) in the elimination round.
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Wakefield Seniors fall in pitching battle against Hartington
WAKEFIELD – The Wakefield Post 81 Seniors took on Hartington on Saturday in the C2 Area Tournament at Eaton Field. Both teams were strong on the hill on Saturday, but Hartington was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-1 victory over Post 81 Wakefield. Jacob Birkley started the game for Wakefield and recorded 18 outs.
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Wayne Seniors win thriller in B5 Area Tournament
O’NEILL – The Post 43 Wayne Seniors battled West Point on Saturday, July 25th in the B5 Area Tournament at Fred Appleby Field. The two teams had met in June as it was West Point that got the upper hand against Wayne 6-2. Rolling Hills Supply Post 43...
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Post 43 Seniors compete at Springfield Invite, open B5 Area July 24 as #2 seed in O'Neill
While the Rolling Hills Supply Wayne Post 43 Juniors hosted state tourney action, the Senior legion group was put to the test with four solid opponents at the Springfield Invite. From Springfield, Post 43 first recorded a combined no-hitter (Brennan Larson/Adrian Contreras) thanks to an 8-0 shutout victory over ETC...
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Chance at state falls one game short for Norfolk juniors
COLUMBUS - For the second year in a row, the Norfolk Elkhorn Valley Bank juniors found themselves one win away from a Class A state tournament appearance in legion baseball. But for the second year in a row, a trip to state was not in the cards. A great start...
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Norfolk juniors post wild weekend to open district play
COLUMBUS - No matter the sport, teams and athletes want to be performing at their best during the most important times of the year. The Norfolk Elkhorn Valley Bank junior legion baseball team feels they are doing just that. After picking up a pair of wins to end the regular...
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Hughes gem, hot hits send Norfolk juniors to district title game
COLUMBUS - Throughout the Class A Area Six District Tournament, several different members have stepped up in one way or another for the Norfolk Elkhorn Valley Bank juniors. Easton Hughes did it in a couple of different ways yesterday, but none is probably bigger than with his arm. The incoming...
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Rough fourth inning ends Norfolk seniors season in districts
FREMONT - Throughout the spring and summer, Norfolk has had Fremont’s number on the baseball field, grabbing four wins in their last four outings. Fremont was able to reverse the tide Sunday in legion baseball. Facing elimination in the Class A Area Six District Tournament, Norfolk Motor Company was...
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Omaha Man Arrested After Making Threats Toward Columbus Catholic Schools and Governor Pillen
An Omaha man is facing charges after an investigation into threats made against Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen. The Nebraska State Patrol said in a release that on June 29 they were contacted by the administration of Columbus Catholic Schools regarding a threatening message received through the school website. The message included a threat of violence to the school and Governor Pillen’s family.
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Wayne Juniors fall in first round of Class B State Tournament against Aurora
WAYNE – The Post 43 Wayne Juniors hosted the first round of the Class B Juniors State Baseball Tournament as they took on Post 42 Aurora on Saturday, July 18th. The Class B State Tournament is a double elimination tournament at Hank Overin Field. Aurora was victorious against Rolling...