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Annual threshing, antique machinery show this weekend
There has been a lot of old machinery traveling through Waverly this week and a lot more will be seen heading east as members of the Camp Creek Antique Machinery and Threshing Association continue to prepare ...
Troopers Seize more than 600lbs. of Marijuana in Week's Time
On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol Headquarters Troop-Lincoln stopped an eastbound 2004 Pontiac Aztec with Arizona plates for speeding on Interstate 80 just west of the Waverly ...
This isn't exactly the job for everyone, especially the faint-hearted. On Monday, workers with Capital Tower of Waverly assembled the final pieces of a new cellular tower under construction for U.S. Cellular.
Beltway could be on its way in 15 years
Interested community members and business owners found out just how far the proposed East Beltway will come into Waverly.
One of the older trees in Rosehill Cemetery in Waverly was split in half following the thunderstorm that went through Lancaster County Thursday evening, May 29.
Record high gas prices continue
On his way home to Greenwood, Homer Edmiston stops at a gas station in Waverly to pump about $40 worth of fuel into his Chevy sedan.
Former Nurse Enters Plea to Drug Charge
A former licensed practical nurse from Waverly has pleaded no contest to possession of a controlled substance. via KOLN-TV Lincoln
McCook's state aid to be lower than expected
“There's a tremendous number of schools who lost state aid”
After Nebraska legislators got done finagling and finessing the formula for state aid to public schools, McCook's state aid dropped from an anticipated increase of $450,000 to an increase of $134,278. "There's ... via McCook Daily Gazette
I-80 crash shuts down part of Interstate
A traffic accident involving several vehicles shut down westbound Interstate 80 near Waverly for about two hours Monday, the Nebraska State Patrol said. via Omaha World-Herald
Jarod and Lisa Smith of Lincoln, a boy, Chase Cooper, born April 16, 2008. He weighed 6 lbs. via Imperial Republican
“He's a man of reason, in my observation. He's going to sit down and talk to you - radicals don't want to talk.”
Originally published in The World-Herald Nov. 26, 1995. Leaving a meeting this summer in North Omaha, Ernie Chambers caught sight of a group of black youths playing basketball just down the hill from where he ... via Omaha World-Herald
Legislative veterans: Four term-limited lawmakers in Nebraska
DiAnna Schimek, Lincoln Schimek, 68, first elected in 1988, is the longest-serving female lawmaker in state history. via Omaha World-Herald
Car Crash Sends Seven to the Hospital
Seven people are recovering after a crash in Waverly Saturday. The Lancaster County Sheriff says two cars, both speeding and driving erratically, collided on Highway Six. via KOLN-TV Lincoln
Children injured in accident outside Lincoln
A two-vehicle crash today on U.S. Highway 6 west of Waverly, Neb., resulted in several injuries to children. via Omaha World-Herald
Construction to Begin on Water Line Project
“The project also will provide us with a second line separated from the existing main for security and emergency purposes.”
Mayor Chris Beutler announced today that construction will begin this spring on major water transmission line project from Greenwood to Lincoln. via City of Lincoln
Snap Fitness set for March opening
“It was surprising that Waverly didn't have anything”
Owner Ryan Theil is counting down the days until his business, Snap Fitness, opens its doors for the first time either March 3 or March 4. Snap Fitness is the first business opening in the strip mall at Amberly ... via The Papillion Times
Nude juice bar raises furor in Dawson County
“If we can find a loophole, we will”
Barely outside the City of Cozad's jurisdiction sits the former Upper Crust Pizza. via Omaha World-Herald
Board told schools need new bus
“It's a major purchase, but it's necessary”
McCook Public Schools maintenance supervisor Chris Wallace told school board members Monday evening that he recommends buying a new route bus for the 50-or-so kids picked up on the schools' south route. via McCook Daily Gazette
New welcome signs expected for spring
“Overall, I'm happy with the design”
After the winter thaw, residents and commuters should soon see two new signs welcoming them to Waverly. via Gretna Breeze
Lee Newspapers A crash involving multiple semitrailers and a third vehicle on Interstate 80 Tuesday afternoon led to the interstate being closed near Waverly, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads. via Fremont Tribune