Beginning in 2026, Nebraskans younger than 46 will be eligible for the savings plan

Following a nationwide search, Dr. Shaunda French-Collins has been named the Dean of the School of Business, Mathematics, and Science.

If you've been to a Nebraska high school state sporting event at any point over the last 30 years, or a UNK volleyball match over the last three plus decades, you may have heard his voice.

A nationally recognized rodeo clown and entertainer will bring his story of grit and faith to Valentine this weekend.

Two local businesses are teaming up to create a new all-day food destination in Valentine.

The Nebraska State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating an overnight house fire in Valentine.

As the Cherry County Fair brings the community together in Valentine, a group of local 4-Hers is stitching together more than just fabric—they're sewing gratitude into every quilt.

Jeremy Jensen, the former mayor of Grand Island and a former board member of the Nebraska State fair, feels uniquely qualified to publicly share his thoughts on several financial decisions made by the Nebraska State Fair.

A 49-year-old Hay Springs woman is facing multiple charges after authorities tracked a car reported stolen in Colorado to a bar in Sheridan County.

A 43-year-old transient man accused of stealing several guns, swords and hunting and fishing equipment in Valentine has pleaded not guilty.

A Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after seriously injuring his nephew by striking him multiple times with a pistol.

A new permanent outdoor sculpture, Field Work(s), was installed near the Math Science Center of Innovative Learning (COIL) in late July.

“Nebraska is one of the richest states in the country as far as fossils go,” said Shane Tucker, a highway paleontologist with the University of Nebraska State Museum.

Construction is underway at a unique new building along Highway 20 in Merriman, Nebraska.

When kids stepped inside the VR Game Truck Nebraska during its visit to the Valentine Public Library, they entered a virtual world filled with games—from boxing and bowling to slicing fruit like ninjas.

Following a national search, Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Dean of the School of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences as announced by Chadron State College’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly.

A controversial proposed hog confinement just a few miles east of Valentine is looking more likely after Cherry County commissioners approved a conditional use permit with fewer conditions than the County proposed at its last meeting

The village of Merriman, Nebraska will soon have a new way to alert residents of severe weather, thanks to a federal grant.

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.