Amid a nationwide shortage of emergency medical service personnel, Cherry County Ambulance is celebrating the dedication and longevity of four employees.

Senator Deb Fischer (R) of Nebraska officially introduced Donald Trump as the new President of the United States on Monday.

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement who was convicted of killing two federal agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Choir students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln made history on Monday by performing at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration.

Two people were arrested after Valentine Police say they discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia in their possession at Valentine City Park.

According to the Nebraska School Activities Association data, within five years, from 2017-18 to 2022-23, the number of girls basketball players in the state dropped by almost 900.

Chadron State College has embarked on an in-depth planning process to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan and is requesting input from community members during a community planning session Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Firefighters from several departments worked together Thursday evening into early Friday morning to contain a grass fire northwest of Mullen.

A 22-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine distribution ring operating on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

While few details are available, the Hooker County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the fire started Thursday evening near Highway 97, close to mile marker 82.

Campers looking for electrical hookups near the Niobrara National Scenic River could soon have more options.

Nebraska Game and Parks (NGPC) is ramping up efforts to monitor mountain lions in the Niobrara Unit by increasing collaring operations and analyzing population data.

The Nebraska Sandhills are earning international attention for being the only U.S. destination to make the list of Atlas Obscura’s "Five Best Places Our Readers Want to Go in 2025."

The investigation began in June 2023, following CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Art has the power to bring communities closer together, but hosting art events in small towns often comes with unique challenges.

Authorities say icy roads are to blame for a deadly crash west of Kyle, South Dakota.

A Rushville, Nebraska woman and a Porcupine, South Dakota man are facing charges for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Valentine man is the new Cherry County Highway Superintendent. J.D. Osburn has worked for the department for six years, including three years as a foreman.

When workplace issues arise—whether with a coworker or a manager or about a service—many employees turn to their Human Resources (HR) department for help.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners has appointed new leadership for the upcoming year.

A 59-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement in a child pornography case.

One of the most popular restaurants in the Sandhills is closing its doors, but the family behind Peppermill isn’t saying goodbye to the restaurant industry, and the building now has new owners.

Over the past couple of weeks, authorities on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation say several traffic strops led to the seizure of drugs, guns and alcohol used during illegal trafficking.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe (RST) Law Enforcement say officers found evidence of a drug distribution operation during a search warrant on Jan. 10 in the Rosebud community.

Amid a nationwide challenge to hire law enforcement personnel, 15 recruits are joining the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) latest training class.

Valentine city council members looked at potential design concepts for a new wellness center at their Thursday meeting.

Valentine Police officers were involved in a short vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening.

The Valentine School Board welcomed a new member and established its leadership team during Thursday’s meeting.

A 25-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for seriously injuring an infant.

A data breach affecting PowerSchool, the largest cloud-based education software provider for K-12 schools in the U.S., was discussed at Thursday's Valentine School Board meeting.

A 29-year-old Oglala, South Dakota man has been sentenced to five years in prison following the death of his infant son in a car crash.

he newest inductees into the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame have been announced. Among the honorees is a Valentine coach who led his team to multiple state records.

A Gordon woman who is accused of stealing from both the Rushville Housing Authority and the Sheridan County American Legion baseball program has reached a plea deal.

The Nebraska Supreme Court opened its session Tuesday with a case centered on a hog confinement facility near Crookston in north-central Nebraska.

Thirty cents for a loaf of bread, $4,500 for a new car—that was 1976. It was also the year Doug Boyer started working for the Cherry County Roads Department. Now, after nearly 50 years, Boyer is retiring.

Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run between Pine Ridge and Whiteclay on Friday evening.

The 2025 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit ended almost as quickly as it began, closing on its opening day after hunters reached the limit of two females.

Peppermill & EKV Lounge will serve its final meals on Feb. 28, 2025.

The latest report from the Department of Health shows that more than 650 people were diagnosed with the flu in just one week. This number only includes those who were tested by doctors, not those who didn’t seek medical attention for their symptoms.

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A man is facing multiple felony charges after a high-speed chase throughout Sheridan County.

Kyle and Kurt Arganbright will be the co-publishers of Midland News following the sale of the paper by its previous owners.

On Tuesday, commissioners appointed Jessica Hanson to the position.

A Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition is making its way to Mission, South Dakota.

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Samantha Leonard to the position, following the resignation of Brittny Longcor earlier this year.

This change means expectant mothers in Winner and surrounding areas will have to travel farther for labor and delivery, as many nearby towns have also discontinued these services.

The President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has declared an extended state of emergency on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, citing what he describes as an “escalating and catastrophic breakdown of law and order.”

Amid a nationwide struggle to recruit and retain law enforcement officers, one Valentine police officer is celebrating a major milestone: a decade of service.

Nebraska is facing a critical affordable housing shortage. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the state is short more than 40,000 rental units for extremely low-income households.

Chadron Police arrested a 21-year-old man on Christmas night following a physical altercation that left one person hospitalized with a neck injury.

A juvenile boy is dead and another has been arrested after a Christmas Day shooting in Pine Ridge.

Even with Christmas just wrapped up, the City of Valentine has been preparing for a different holiday for months.

Two men are behind bars after separate high-speed pursuits in western Nebraska.

Business will continue as usual at Midland Printing in Valentine, with a local couple buying the company.

Just days before its anticipated closure, the Ainsworth Star-Journal has been saved in a last-minute agreement by three local families.

Gone are the days when Christmas trees sparkled solely with classic baubles and tinsel. Younger generations are decking their halls with creativity and self-expression.

A fire northeast of Broken Bow is now approximately 75% contained, according to the Broken Bow Volunteer Fire Department.

The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) selected Chadron High School Principal and Chadron State College alum Jerry Mack as the 2025-26 High School Principal of the Year.

Chadron State College has announced the students on the Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President's List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

President Biden signed the bipartisan National Medal of Honor Highway bill, giving the designation to the country’s longest continuous highway.

The Niobrara Council is taking steps forward on pivotal funding agreements with the National Park Service.

Several cases in Cherry County Court this week revolved around drugs and another about explicit images being sent to juveniles.

A Gordon woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers and stealing vehicles.

A Nebraska snowplow will bear the name chosen by a Keya Paha County grade-schooler.