Why do they call it Wayne, America?

It's not Wayne, Nebraska, it's Wayne, America. Waynites have affiliated themselves with this slogan for years now, but where did it come from?

September 18, 2023Updated: September 18, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Live music and local flavor return to downtown Norfolk

Live music and local flavor return to downtown Norfolk

Rarely contested Knox County Sheriff position draws three candidates

Rarely contested Knox County Sheriff position draws three candidates

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Norfolk High athletes mentor 400 local youth at Kiwanis Track Meet

Nebraska business owner urges lawmakers to suspend gas tax following Georgia’s lead

Nebraska business owner urges lawmakers to suspend gas tax following Georgia’s lead

State

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

After recent fires, Cherry County debates burn ban

Secretary of state highlights ballot machine testing in transparency tour

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Kimball Library receives $10K grant for accessibility improvements

Fairbury hosting candidate forum Tuesday night

Sports

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Mayor recognizes wrestling champion

Doane wrestler Cristelle Rodriguez captures NAIA and U.S. championships

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety