Cherry County commissioners are in early talks with members of a growing Amish community south of Kilgore about whether the public should be allowed to use a newly built bridge over the Niobrara River.

For nearly 50 years, Kent Lopez has stepped up to the plate for Valentine’s baseball players.

When you think of a fashion designer, your mind might go straight to the runways of New York, Los Angeles or London. But one up-and-coming designer is stitching together her dreams in small-town Nebraska.

A semi-truck driver is facing charges after authorities say she was driving while using drugs in Valentine.

A record-breaking crowd is gathering under some of the darkest skies in the country this week for the Nebraska Star Party, held south of Valentine near Merritt Reservoir.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is alerting the public that mosquitoes collected near O’Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

A Chihuahua, Mexico man has been sentenced to just over three years in federal prison for trafficking drugs in South Dakota, including on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

A 37-year-old Oglala man has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in federal prison for strangling a teenage girl and failing to register as a sex offender.

On July 16th, at 4:20 PM, officers responded to an assault in the 300 block of North Valentine Street.  A 28 year old South Dakota woman was arrested and charged with Assault in the First Degree, a felony, and Use of a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the county’s response to a recent court decision involving a proposed hog facility east of Valentine.

During his first year as Director of the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) at Chadron State College, Dr. Nic Fisher has found both challenges and opportunities in serving entrepreneurs across four counties in Nebraska’s Panhandle.

A Sandhills family is beginning the long process of cleaning up after a tornado ripped through their property just north of Mullen on Tuesday afternoon, leaving behind damaged buildings, scattered debris, and a close call for one family member.

Dive into the remarkable fossil heritage of Nebraska and the Niobrara River corridor at this exciting event!

A longtime Valentine business is under new ownership, and its new leadership team says their goal is to try to meet the growing demand for skilled trade services in the area.

In response to increasing demand for mental health support, Chadron State College will offer a new virtual mental health service to students during the 2025-26 academic year.

While many kids spend summer mornings catching up on sleep, a group of determined young athletes in Valentine are diving into the pool at sunrise—and now, three of them are headed to the Midwestern Swimming Championships.

Severe Weather likely to hit communities across Nebraska on Tuesday evening.

A man arrested after a June confrontation involving shouting, road rage, and a gun being drawn on Valentine’s Main Street has been sentenced to probation.

A 28-year-old Mission, South Dakota, woman is facing charges after authorities say she assaulted an employee at a Valentine gas station.

A North Platte man has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading a drug trafficking ring that moved large quantities of methamphetamine into Nebraska.

The Valentine Police Department made several arrests and responded to more than 40 calls for service during the week of July 6 through July 12, 2025.

The Valentine City Council has approved a one-time waiver to the city’s personnel policy, allowing a police supervisor to work with a relative within the department.

A 24-year-old Florida man allegedly wanted in connection with a serious crime involving a child has been arrested in Sheridan County.

Air Methods is being recognized for their excellent pediatric readiness

Two people injured in a two-vehicle crash west of Cody earlier this week were reported in stable condition Tuesday evening, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

What began as a regional collection of pressed plants in western Nebraska has blossomed into a global resource.

Homeschool and nonpublic school students who want to take part in extracurricular activities at Valentine High School or Middle School will now be required to enroll in two public school courses, instead of just one.

The developers of a proposed wind farm near Kilgore have 30 days to respond to a zoning investigation that found their permit expired and that all required conditions had not been met.

Two aging wooden bridges in Cherry County will soon be replaced with culverts, following a unanimous vote by county commissioners on Tuesday.

A 35-year-old Mission, South Dakota man accused of stealing a road grader from the Road Department in Mission and driving it across the state line to Valentine appeared in court on Monday.

A district judge ruled in favor of a planned hog confinement east of Valentine after Cherry County commissioners didn’t issue a conditional use permit (CUP) for the project.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a 69-year-old woman who was taken from a care facility in Pine Ridge without necessary medical equipment or medication.

The developers behind a proposed wind farm near Kilgore are pushing back against findings from Cherry County’s zoning administrator, arguing that a recent investigation into their project is inaccurate.

In a town better known for cattle than canvas, a new business is adding an unexpected splash of color.

Small-town spirit is alive and well this week in Central Nebraska as one community celebrates their annual Bertrand Days.

The Cherry County zoning administrator has completed her investigation into a long-debated wind energy project planned for the Sandhills near Kilgore—and has concluded that the project's permit has expired and key requirements were not met.

The eight programs under the TRIO umbrella were created under the Higher Education Act of 1965 to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A 35-year-old South Dakota man is facing charges after a stolen road grader was found in Valentine last week.

According to court documents, Poor Bear, the victim, and two other juveniles had been consuming alcohol and THC edibles, as well as smoking THC wax, on the night of the shooting.

Chadron State College student Mekenna Fisher of Hershey, Nebraska, placed in the top 10 in two categories at the national Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) conference May 31-June 2 in Dallas.

A 27-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after crashing into a tree late Wednesday night in Valentine.

Chadron State College hosted 22 high school students from across Nebraska at the 61st Annual Nebraska Youth Range Camp June 9-12.

The spotlight is shining bright on some young stars in Valentine this week. In many small towns, theater opportunities—especially for kids—are limited. But one traveling production is helping students take center stage and learn life skills along the way.

Country music superstar Luke Bryan has canceled his performance at NEBRASKAland Days this Friday due to illness, but a start-studded friend is stepping up to take his place.

A 29-year-old Chadron rancher is facing 57 felony charges after authorities discovered dozens of dead cattle and a dead puppy on his property.

K.C. Belitz, Nebraska's Economic Development Director, resigned after a year in the role, right after starting a workforce development tour.

For years, a proposed wind farm near the small town of Kilgore, Nebraska has sparked big debate.

A dusty building at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds in Gordon may soon become the center of celebration and economic growth in the area.

A key update in the investigation of a controversial proposed wind farm near Kilgore is expected Tuesday during the Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting.

According to federal prosecutors, Raymond Eagle Hawk Jr. was intoxicated and panhandling in the cemetery parking lot on June 12 when he approached a 71-year-old Texas man and his wife, who had traveled to South Dakota to visit the historic site.

One man is dead today due to a possible hit and run early Thursday morning, authorities say.

An Alamogordo, New Mexico man has been sentenced to 14 to 24 years in the Nebraska State Penitentiary after authorities found six pounds, or three kilograms, of methamphetamine inside his vehicle along Highway 20 in Cherry County.

Music has always been more than notes on a page to Olivia Valadez. Music has been a lifelong connection to family, a source of personal strength, and now, a path to a career for Valadez who is helping others find their own voice.

A confrontation involving a gun on Valentine’s Main Street Monday evening led to the arrest of one man and an ongoing investigation.

A 25-year-old Alliance man is being held on $1 million bond after being charged with multiple felonies related to the alleged sexual abuse of children in Sheridan County.

A Custer, South Dakota man accused of leading authorities on a multi-county chase across snowy, ice-covered Nebraska highways has taken a plea deal.

Two more new faces will be greeting students at Valentine Community Schools this upcoming school year.

Valentine Police have arrested a 43-year-old Nebraska man in connection to a burglary and stolen firearms case reported earlier this month.

When Koltdyn Heath climbs into the chute, he knows one thing for sure—there’s no room for fear.

A group of Chadron State College students recently returned from an immersive adventure through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, organized by the Coddiwomplers travel club.

As hundreds of rodeo fans pour into the Sandhills this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, the town of Valentine is seeing more than thrilling competition—it's seeing an economic boost.

Saturday is an event filled day for the United States with protests, birthdays, anniversaries, and more.

The bond between a cowgirl and her horse is often hard to put into words. For Reagan Stracke of Stuart, Nebraska, that bond is deeply personal — and rooted in loss, love, and legacy.

Parents in the Valentine area will have one less place to take their kids after school in the 2025-26 school year.