Village of Wauneta

04/22/2026

Southwest Public Power District will be conducting the second of two planned outages that will affect the city of Wauneta on Thursday, April 23rd, beginning at 8:00AM MDT. The outage is expected to last up to six hours. The contingency date for this outage is Friday, April 24th.
During this outage, SWPPD will work with Watts Electric to restore the original connection to the village substation. This operation will remove the temporary connection that allowed us to rebuild a portion of the normal line that feeds the Wauneta substation.
Updates regarding outage progress can be found on the Southwest Public Power District page, and can also be received via text message. If you would like to receive text message updates, or have questions regarding this outage, please contact Frank at SWPPD by calling (308)285-3295, or Evelyn with the city of Wauneta by calling (308)394-5390.

04/17/2026

NOTICE - Please DO NOT dump trash at the Grass and Tree Pile. This area is only for grass and small branches.

04/16/2026

Please note the planned outage - Thursday April 23rd.

Southwest Public Power District will be conducting the second of two planned outages that will affect the city of Wauneta on Thursday, April 23rd, beginning at 8:00AM MDT. The outage is expected to last up to six hours. The contingency date for this outage is Friday, April 24th.
During this outage, SWPPD will work with Watts Electric to restore the original connection to the village substation. This operation will remove the temporary connection that allowed us to rebuild a portion of the normal line that feeds the Wauneta substation.
Updates regarding outage progress can be found on the Southwest Public Power District page, and can also be received via text message. If you would like to receive text message updates, or have questions regarding this outage, please contact Frank at SWPPD by calling (308)285-3295, or Evelyn with the city of Wauneta by calling (308)394-5390.

04/15/2026

REMINDER - please do not flush wipes down the toilet. The Village sewer lift station was clogged this past weekend due to wipes, which damages the pumps and system. Thank you for your help!

04/06/2026

⚡📣⚡OUTAGE REMINDER⚡📣⚡

Southwest Public Power District and the Village of Wauneta are coordinating a planned outage that will take place tomorrow, April 7th, beginning at 8:00AM Mountain Time. This outage will affect the ENTIRE village and expected to last six to eight hours. If you purchase your electricity from the village of Wauneta, your service WILL BE OFF.

A Facebook post will be created to share updates regarding this outage. Text message updates are also available. If you would like to receive text message updates, please contact Frank with Southwest Public Power District at (308)285-3295, or Evelyn with the village of Wauneta at (308)394-5390.

04/03/2026

The Village of Wauneta is not having any asphalt work done at this time. If a company claims to have leftover material from a job for the Village, that is a false statement.

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Asphalt Paving Fraud Targeting Residents 🚨

The Chase County Sheriff’s Office has received several more reports of individuals going door-to-door offering “discounted” asphalt paving or driveway repairs. These scams often target homeowners—especially seniors.

⚠️ How the scam works:
• They claim to have “leftover asphalt” from another job
• Offer a low price that quickly increases once work begins
• Perform poor-quality work—or stop midway and demand more money
• Request cash payment only

🔍 Red flags to watch for:
• No written contract or vague estimates
• No business license or local address
• High-pressure tactics (“must do it today”)
• Unmarked trucks or out-of-state plates

✅ Protect yourself:
• Always verify the company is licensed and insured
• Get multiple written estimates
• Never pay in full upfront
• Ask for references and check reviews

📞 If you are approached or have concerns, contact the Chase County Sheriff’s Office at 308-882-4748 before agreeing to any work.

If you believe you’ve been a victim of this scam, report it immediately.

Please share to help protect your neighbors.

03/31/2026

An outage is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th. This outage will affect the ENTIRE Village of Wauneta. Please view the attachment for more information.

03/16/2026

Effective March 13, 2026, Gov. Jim Pillen issued a statewide burn ban, to help reduce the potential for additional wildfires in Nebraska. This burn ban includes outdoor burn barrels here in Wauneta. The governor’s executive order prohibiting burning will remain in effect until March 27.

02/12/2026

The Village Office will be closed on Friday, February 13th and Monday, February 16th. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Shane at 308-883-2079.

01/26/2026

~ Employment Opportunity ~
The Village of Wauneta is now taking applications for the Deputy/Billing Clerk Position. This part-time position is responsible for all aspects of Utility Billing and Customer Service-related matters. Responsibilities also include assisting the Village Clerk in the operation of the Clerk’s office through efficient performance of administrative functions requiring a high level of confidentiality, sound judgement and skilled business practices. Position works closely with Utilities Superintendent on a variety of compliance and reporting issues. Strong computer skills, general office and customer service skills required.
Wage based on experience. For more information and an application, contact the Village Office, 394-5390, 319 N. Tecumseh, Wauneta NE 69045.

01/22/2026

With extreme cold temperatures expected for the next few days, please take precautions to prevent frozen pipes.

12/30/2025

TRASH SERVICE SCHEDULE
Dan’s Sanitation trash pickup will be on Wednesday December 31st (instead of Thursday) due to the holiday.
Happy New Year!!