Wayne County Sheriff's Office

05/22/2026

The Wayne County Courthouse and Sheriff's Office will be closed on Monday (05-25-26) in observance of Memorial Day.

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.

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https://ne-waynecounty.app.regroup.com/contacts/sign_up 

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05/17/2026

05/15/2026

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

04/21/2026

The Wayne County Courthouse and the Sheriff's Office will be closed on Friday (04-24-26) in observance of Arbor Day.

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04/13/2026

🥳 Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! 🥳

This week, the Wayne Police Department proudly recognizes our incredible 911 Dispatchers—the calm voices in chaos, the unseen first responders, and the lifeline for our community.

From answering emergency calls to coordinating police, fire, and EMS responses, our dispatchers handle it all with professionalism, compassion, and quick thinking. They are the true backbone of public safety, working behind the scenes 24/7 to keep Wayne safe.

💛 To our dispatchers: Thank you for your dedication, your resilience, and your ability to adapt when things get tough. Your work does not go unnoticed, and our community is stronger because of you.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking:
👏 Lee
👏 Dan
👏 Abbey
👏 Elwyn
👏 Cassandra
👏 Amanda

We appreciate everything you do—today and every day!

🚓🚒📞

03/25/2026

❗️Reminder TODAY - Statewide Tornado Drill❗️

Wayne Police Department, along with Winside Fire Rescue, Carroll Volunteer Fire Department, Wayne Volunteer Fire Department, and the City of Wayne, Nebraska - Government will be participating in the Severe Weather Week Statewide Tornado Drill TODAY, March 25th at 10:00 a.m.

Outdoor alert sirens will be tested along with mock tornado watches and tornado warnings being sent out on social media and mass notification system.

The Village of Winside and Village of Carroll will also be testing their sirens a second time at 6:30pm.

03/14/2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning and a High Wind Warning beginning tonight through tomorrow. Rain turning to snow, with wind gusts expected to reach 60 mph. This can create blizzard like conditions with areas of white out , making travel dangerous.
Travel is not advised; if you must travel, carry extra food, water, and any necessary medications, in addition to additional winter clothing and blankets. Ensure cell phones are charged, and that vehicles have adequate fuel.
Due to the predicted high winds, areas of electrical outages could occur. Be aware of weather updates and prepare accordingly.

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02/18/2026

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications to immediately fill the position of full-time Deputy Sheriff. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, be of good moral character with no felony or serious misdemeanor convictions, and have a valid driver's license. There is a residency requirement to live within the county. Applicants must be willing to work a schedule which includes rotating nights, weekends, and holidays. Nebraska Certification is strongly preferred, but not necessary. Applicants must not have any physical impairments that would prevent the ability to perform required physical duties. If not certified, must be able to meet the admission requirements of the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, including a physical and psychological assessment.
Salary range is $48,000-$52,000 dependent upon experience. Applications will be accepted until 03-06-26.
Wayne County offers a full-time salary, family health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, retirement package, take home cruiser, all equipment and uniforms are provided, and a uniform allowance.
Wayne County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for an application.

Wayne County Sheriff's Office
521 Lincoln St., Wayne, NE 68787
402-375-1911 (Office)
[email protected]

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