Wayne State preview of the start of the season

Football season is back here at Wayne, and after a 7-4 season last year expectations are high.

August 7, 2025Updated: August 7, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

Pilger community raises thousands for local pool at 24th Annual Sweet Corn Feed

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Mimosa Fest returns to Downtown Norfolk this Saturday

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Norfolk City officials address resident complaints over unfinished road work

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

State

No serious injuries reported in two-vehicle accident

Freedom Park pushes to honor Middle East Veterans with new memorial

6 Regions 1 Nebraska: housing issue not one person’s problem

Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people

Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for Panhandle counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Panhandle counties

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities