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Audit blasts state transportation agency for millions spent on overtime, ‘unexplained’ fuel buys

Audit blasts state transportation agency for millions spent on overtime, ‘unexplained’ fuel buys

LINCOLN – A new probe of the Nebraska Department of Transportation reveals a “stunning” spate of questionable spending – including more than $6 million in annual overtime pay racked up by 71% of its workers and millions of dollars more in “unexplained” fuel and fleet-related costs, according to the State Auditor’s Office. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Magnet woman set to give Orphan Grain Train presentation

Magnet woman set to give Orphan Grain Train presentation

BLOOMFIELD – A Magnet woman is scheduled to give a presentation on the Orphan Grain Train at 2 p.m. July 23 at the Good Samaritan Society’s Sunset View assisted living facility in Bloomfield. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

School gym to be closed

School gym to be closed

WAUSA – The Wausa Public Schools gym will be closed from the afternoon of July 19 through July 29 for floor refinishing. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

1959: Thorell is awarded National Scholarship

1959: Thorell is awarded National Scholarship

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Get in a good book now, before we run out of summer

Get in a good book now, before we run out of summer

“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.” 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Knox County supervisors to discuss wind energy July 24

Knox County supervisors to discuss wind energy July 24

CENTER – Two Knox County boards are scheduled to hold regular meetings on July 24 in Center. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Regional brain injury awareness group to meet in Norfolk

Regional brain injury awareness group to meet in Norfolk

NORFOLK – People are invited to attend the meetings of the Brain Injury Awareness, Healing and Support Group. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Coming Soon

The 2023 Ole Open golf tournament champions are Austin Backer, Quin Windeshausen, Sean Gansebom and Jordan Backer. The 2024 competition is scheduled for July 27 at Rolling Hills Country Club west of Wausa, with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. The tournament has a best-ball format with four-person teams. There will be flag prizes and a Swedish Swing Putting Competition. For more information or to reserve a team spot, people may contact Doug Johnson at 402-586-2266 or [email protected], or Rolling Hills at 402-586-2507. There is a signup sheet at the golf course. Golf carts will be available at the clubhouse. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Area residents are encouraged to take part in turkey survey

Area residents are encouraged to take part in turkey survey

LINCOLN – The public is invited to participate in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual summer turkey brood survey July 1-Aug. 31. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa Community Foundation continues to assist with local projects

Wausa Community Foundation continues to assist with local projects

WAUSA – The Wausa Community Foundation Fund recently announced that it had approved grants totaling $9,084 to three local initiatives. 07/17/2024 12:00 AM

Wausa Village Board will have a new look next year

Wausa Village Board will have a new look next year

No incumbents file for re-election 07/17/2024 12:00 AM