After more than two decades, the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals are making a return to Valentine.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at Valentine Berean Bible Church on Thursday morning.

Linemen from KBR Rural Public Power District in Ainsworth are on the ground in eastern Nebraska, helping restore power after a recent blizzard left thousands in the dark.

A 51-year-old Kyle man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

The proposed route includes areas such as Valentine, Ainsworth, the Pine Ridge Reservation, and the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

As electric scooters become more popular across the U.S., injuries are rising at an alarming rate.

A proposed hog confinement is at the center of an upcoming jury trial in Valentine.

Chadron State College sophomore Chayton Bynes became an All-American by placing fifth in the triple jump at the NCAA Division II National Indoor Track and Field Championships in Indianapolis Saturday afternoon.

Rapid City firefighters helped Game Fish and Parks remove a young mountain lion from a tree, according to a Facebook post by Rapid City, SD Professional Firefighters.

In the Judiciary Committee, a bill to lower the minimum age for charging juveniles as adults for serious felonies from 14 to 12 generated a lot of interest.

The Powder Horn Area boat ramp at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is closed until further notice after sustaining damage over the winter, according to Nebraska Game and Parks.

A Crookston woman is facing multiple felony charges following the death of her 10-month-old foster child.

A 44-year-old Valentine woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for her role in a methamphetamine conspiracy.

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Sunday afternoon and evening across the Nebraska Panhandle, Sandhills and portions of western and north-central Nebraska.

12 Nebraska economic organizations are recipients of a total of $12,540,000 in funds from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.

The City of Valentine’s high sales tax revenues and low property taxes were highlighted during the City’s audit report.

Smith Falls State Park is once again open to visitors after an ice jam forced its closure in February.

News Channel Nebraska reached out to the Nebraska Department of Education to see if it has been affected by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.

Valentine Community Schools will soon have a new art teacher.

The Gordon Police Department is investigating a burglary at the American Legion early Tuesday morning.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners has voted to offer the position of noxious weed superintendent to Patrick Hooper, a Merriman resident.

A Gordon woman who stole from both the Rushville Housing Authority and the Sheridan County American Legion baseball program has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years of probation.

One person was seriously injured after a vehicle-pedestrian crash west of Valentine Saturday evening.

A 29-year-old Pine Ridge woman has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison for distributing significant amounts of methamphetamine in Pine Ridge and Rapid City, South Dakota.

A Cherry County husband and wife have been awarded EMS of the Year from the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services Association.

A 60-year-old Gordon man who possessed and distributed child pornography has been sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison with a maximum of 30 years.

A 42-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution operation in South Dakota.

Chadron State College has announced students accepted into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) pathway for Fall 2025.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has partnered with University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientist John Benson to conduct the first statewide elk study.

Dr. Ron K. Patterson has announced his intent to resign as Chadron State College’s President to become the next President of Murray State University. Murray State University’s Board of Regents made the announcement during a public meeting Monday.

Two men and one woman have been arrested after Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services says they found drugs, cash and guns in their vehicle.

Two men from St. Francis, South Dakota, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the burglary and arson of a home on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.

A 36-year-old Nebraska man has been arrested for assaulting a peace officer and resisting arrest.

A Denver homicide suspect who was considered armed and dangerous was located near Gothenburg on Sunday, while the passenger of the vehicle was found dead, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

Fire danger is set to return Monday across Nebraska, with Red Flag Warnings issued for large portions of the state.

A new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines challenges the viability of a proposed project snaking through five Midwest states.

Dr. Charles L. Welch, CEO and President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will speak at Chadron State College's Spring Commencement Saturday, May 10.

A Colorado woman has been sentenced for conspiring to distribute large amounts of methamphetamine in western and central South Dakota, including the Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River, and Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservations, as well as in Rapid City and Pierre.

A winter storm sweeping across the Nebraska Panhandle and southeastern Wyoming is expected to continue through Friday, with some areas forecasted to receive near a foot of snow.

With the trucking industry employing one in 12 Nebraskans, it ranks as the third-largest industry in the state.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of a Hay Springs juvenile, according to the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.

Water service in the Pine Ridge area will be temporarily shut off from 3 p.m. Wednesday until midnight Thursday to allow crews to repair a water line, according to Oglala Sioux Tribe (OST) Water and Sewer.

Cornhole, once just a backyard pastime, has become one of the fastest-growing sports in America, and Valentine is preparing to take center stage by hosting a regional tournament.

Football fans and outdoor enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to hunt alongside Pittsburgh Steelers players near Dallas, South Dakota, while supporting a charitable cause.

A new winter storm is set to impact the region beginning late Wednesday night, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected across parts of the Nebraska panhandle and eastern Wyoming, according to the National Weather Service.

A 31-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison for sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl.

Imagine walking into your home only to find nearly everything gone—your appliances, furniture, and even a golf cart. That’s exactly what happened to Angi Goings of Gordon on Feb. 28.

Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman was third in the bareback riding standing and Riley Pruitt of Gering was sixth in tie down roping.

In newly filed court documents, Ivy Heron admits to arranging minors to have sex with Richard Alan Kucera, also of Winner, in 2020 and 2021.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has identified three Nebraska offices set to close, according to its “Wall of Receipts” website.

On Monday, Executive Director Kalli Kieborz and Chair Wade Hollenbeck testified before the Nebraska Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, warning that the council’s future is at risk.

The Gordon Police Department is asking for the public’s help in investigating a string of burglaries.

A 30-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a vehicle was stolen in Valentine.

Hay Springs Schools are providing counseling and support for students and staff following the death of an 8th-grade student.

The 39th annual Excellence in Early Childhood conference hosted by Chadron State College Feb. 21-22, featured keynote speaker Erin Ramsey, an author and national presenter.

The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) named Jack Arterburn its new Western Nebraska Program Coordinator, where he will focus on grazing education and technical assistance for producers in the region.

The FBI and Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety (OSTDPS) are searching for suspects involved in an attempted kidnapping in Kyle.

The Niobrara Council is feeling the strain of National Park Service (NPS) funding cuts, leaving its financial future uncertain.

A calf sale fundraiser at Valentine Livestock Auction on Thurs., Feb. 27, will raise money for R-CALF USA’s efforts to overturn the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s electronic identification ear tag rule.

A former Oglala Sioux Tribe law enforcement officer has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.

Access to Nebraska’s tallest waterfall is temporarily closed due to an ice jam along the Niobrara River, but visitors to Cherry County can still enjoy plenty of natural beauty this winter.

Cherry County commissioners didn’t approve a funding request from Open Plains Transit, citing concerns over financial transparency and service stability.

Firefighters across the Sandhills responded to multiple fires Monday as dry conditions and strong winds created dangerous fire conditions.

Springview residents won’t have to travel far for groceries, as their local store is staying open under new ownership.