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The Wayne Airport sounded a little different on Saturday, celebrating the end of WWII, bringing out model planes and even a real one.

Nebraska signed contract with ICE on Sept. 30 to turn state prison into migrant detention center
The State of Nebraska officially signed a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sept. 30 to convert the state prison in McCook into an ICE detention facility, officials announced Friday.

Investigators link personal items to missing Chance Englebert after remains found near Scotts Bluff National Monument
Authorities say items found with human remains near Scotts Bluff National Monument have been identified as belonging to missing Wyoming man Chance Englebert. Forensic testing to confirm the identity is still pending.

Sidney Public Library Board calls out former city manager
Sidney Library and Foundation board President told the city council Tuesday the Library's budget was submitted without the Library staff or board's involvement. Interim City Manager Josh Hanson proposed deliberate communication with the Library staff.

BQA and BQAT certification workshop scheduled in Bridgeport
Nebraska Extension and Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance will offer a Beef Quality Assurance and Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Certification in Bridgeport. The programs educate beef producers and transporters on best management practices.