Wayne Police Department & 9-1-1 Communications, Nebraska

06/10/2026

Active Solicitor Permits in the City of Wayne, Nebraska:

1. Mad City Windows and Baths - Brenden Sullivan, Isaiah Simon, Quentin Goodwin, and Charles Aniello
Permit issued: 06-10-26
Permit expires: 06-24-26

2. 101 Property Services - Luke Vander Weide
Permit issued: 06-10-26
Permit expires: 06-24-26

As a reminder, solicitors need permits in the City of Wayne.
All door to door solicitors in residential areas MUST have a solicitors permit issued by the Wayne Police Department.

If you would like to inquire if someone has received their solicitors permit, please contact the Police Department's Dispatch Center at (402)375-2626.

06/10/2026

Wayne County is in a tornado watch until 3am

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota until 3 AM CDT

06/07/2026

**Update @ 1145: Power has been restored.**

⚠️ POWER OUTAGE NOTICE ⚠️

The City of Wayne, Nebraska - Government is aware of the power outage currently affecting some areas of town.

Our Line Department is actively working to identify and resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible. At this time, there is no estimated time of restoration.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while crews work on the situation.

🚨 Please call 9-1-1 ONLY for emergencies.

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

06/01/2026

🚨 OUTDOOR SIREN TESTING TODAY 🚨

The City of Wayne, Nebraska - Government will be conducting monthly outdoor warning siren testing today, Monday, May 4th.

🕘 9:30 a.m. – Regroup Mass Notification System test
🕙 10:00 a.m. – Outdoor warning sirens

This includes coordination with:
• Wayne Volunteer Fire Department
• Winside Fire Rescue
• Carroll Volunteer Fire Department

Regular testing helps ensure our emergency alert systems are working properly to keep our communities safe.

If you don't receive the Regroup alert this morning, now is a great time to make sure you’re signed up!

05/27/2026

🐾REMINDER🐾

The lower pet licensing rate ends soon!

Please remember to bring your pet’s current rabies certification when registering. We only accept cash or check payments.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (402) 375-2626

05/17/2026

The entire area is under a TORNADO WATCH this evening. Be prepared regardless of where you are.

The *greatest* threat between now and sunset will be areas northwest of the Omaha/Fremont areas.

05/17/2026

US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska has issued a tornado watch for Wayne County until 10 PM this evening.

City of Wayne, Nebraska - Government
Winside Fire Rescue
Carroll Volunteer Fire Department
Wayne Volunteer Fire Department

05/17/2026

⛈️ Severe weather season is here — now is the time to make sure you have a reliable way to receive emergency alerts.

Wayne County and the City of Wayne, Nebraska - Government use Regroup to send important community notifications, including:
🌪️ Severe weather alerts
❄️ Snow emergencies
🚧 Road closures and other unexpected events

Stay informed and stay prepared.

✅ Sign up for alerts here:
https://ne-waynecounty.app.regroup.com/contacts/sign_up 

✅ Already signed up? Manage your notification preferences or set quiet hours here:
https://ne-waynecounty.app.regroup.com/login 

✅ Already receiving alerts but never created an account? Click “First Time Users Create Password” on the login page to activate your account access.

05/17/2026

05/15/2026

US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Wayne County until 1am.