The U.S. Forest Service is considering implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions on Nebraska’s National Forests and Grasslands, including in Cherry County.

Twelve high school students were awarded the Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Scholarship during the NSAA State Soccer Championships, recognizing their involvement in school activities and athletics.

Wind and rain may have canceled this year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Valentine, but nothing could stop Kelly Hollopeter from remembering her son — or the sacrifice he made.

Cody Dittman of Norfolk is accused of leading authorities on a chase topping 100 miles per hour after officers attempted to stop him in connection to a firearms-related call in Pine Ridge.

A confirmed measles case in an age-appropriately vaccinated child residing in Sheridan County has been reported to the Panhandle Public Health District and Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Congressman Adrian Smith, who voted in favor of the new tax “big beautiful bill,” responded on Thursday afternoon to its passage.

Two men are facing charges after a bar fight at the Rushville American Legion that allegedly involved a pool stick used as a weapon.

A 19-year-old Parmelee man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for shooting and injuring another man near Mission.

Chadron State College was founded as a teacher-training school some 115 years ago.

A Kyle, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after prosecutors say he followed a 13-year-old girl while she was walking home, grabbed her, forced her to the ground, and then raped her.

“Fentanyl and other illegal drugs brought into this country by cartels and illegal immigrants continue to be a major problem in South Dakota,” said Jackley.

The Nebraska Republican Party has decided not to pursue any post-trial motions or appeals of a civil defamation case that awarded a former GOP legislative candidate $500,000 in damages.

Rodeo fans will have the chance to meet professional bull riders during a special event June 4 at the Gordon Community Theater.

A ranching family from the Valentine area is launching a beef stick brand built around American-raised, clean-ingredient meat snacks.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its temporary ban on campfires at central and western state park and wildlife management areas

Dr. Charles L. Welch encouraged Chadron State College graduates to embrace their new opportunities and remain true to themselves during the spring commencement ceremony May 10.

Nebraska minors will soon need parental permission to create social media accounts under a bill approved by state lawmakers.

A Winner, South Dakota man is facing charges after allegedly leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Valentine, damaging a parked vehicle and resisting arrest.

Fugitive Harley Salway was arrested Sunday evening in Alliance after weeks on the run.

A 22-year-old Mission man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after attacking a person with an axe on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation.

A St. Francis woman has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for assaulting a juvenile with a sharp object.

Preliminary results show Hemingford voters have rejected a nearly $18 million school bond proposal.

A Crawford man has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges following a Nebraska State Patrol investigation.

A group of middle schoolers from Valentine is hoping to leave a mark at this weekend’s Nebraska Championship Meet in Gothenburg.

Three 16-year-olds from Nebraska were arrested in Missouri after the State Patrol says they led law enforcement on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle.

A homeschool junior from Valentine is representing Nebraska in one of the nation’s top scholarship competitions for high school students.

Authorities across the Sandhills and Central Nebraska are assessing damage after a powerful storm system swept through the region Wednesday night.

The Valentine School Board has approved the hiring of a new first grade teacher and a tuition reimbursement policy for administrators pursuing advanced degrees.

A once-unruly rescue horse has galloped his way into the record books thanks to a Western Nebraska horse trainer.

A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to about a year in prison after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that ended with a burning vehicle and a high-risk arrest in Sheridan County.

The future of Valentine Community Schools’ after-school program is uncertain after the district did not receive the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, which has funded the program in recent years.

Cherry County’s zoning administrator will investigate a zoning complaint against the developers of a proposed wind farm near Kilgore.

Public restrooms along the popular canoeing stretch of the Niobrara River could soon be locked up unless the Niobrara Council secures emergency funding.

An Arkansas man accused of hitting and killing a bicyclist with his vehicle near Valentine last summer plans to change his plea to guilty.

Scottsbluff, Chadron and Alliance all hit new daily highs Monday

A resolution introduced in the Nebraska legislature would explore the feasibility of the State of Nebraska assuming the administration of the Niobrara National Scenic River.

Opponents of a proposed wind farm near Kilgore plan to attend Tuesday’s Cherry County Board of Commissioners meeting, raising concerns over the project’s permit status and regulatory compliance.

A man and woman have been arrested after a man was found dead with stab wounds in Pine Ridge Village, according to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety (OSTDPS).

The Skylite Bar plans to host Shades of HUNKS, a touring male revue show, on May 23.

A trailer park in Valentine will soon be redeveloped as part of a broader effort to meet the community’s growing housing needs.

A group of high school students in Valentine is bringing new life to an all-but-forgotten pioneer cemetery tucked on the west edge of town

A 29-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for killing a man in Wounded Knee. Eugene Hunts Horse was convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter.

Brandon Rouillard, age 31, is accused of having sexual conversations with a local 14-year-old girl over Facebook.

A real estate agent from Valentine is about to make her national TV debut.

A manhunt in Nebraska and South Dakota is coming to an end.

Nebraska's Attorney General is leading an effort with state law enforcement to oppose a bill aiming to roll out medical marijuana regulation in Nebraska.

Phil Pond helped lead a conspiracy to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine between 2022 and 2024.

Downtown Valentine will soon be home to a new art gallery. Artist Craig Beman and his wife Peggy have purchased the building at 411 North Main Street.

The National Weather Service (NWS) says survey and public reports found enough evidence of an additional tornado touchdown on the Rosebud Indian Reservation on April 28.

Chadron State College will honor 245 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 65 candidates for master’s degrees Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chicoine Center.

The National Weather Service has now confirmed that 11 tornadoes touched down in the Nebraska Sandhills on April 27.

A 50-year-old Allen, South Dakota woman has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for her role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution ring operating on the Pine Ridge Reservation and in Rapid City.

A fight over a bottle of vodka at a Rushville motel turned deadly. Now, the man convicted in the case will spend decades behind bars.

Authorities are searching for a 35-year-old Norfolk man with a long criminal history after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase late last week.

A Norfolk man is on the run from law enforcement after a Friday morning police chase.

More than 360 Chadron State College students and employees volunteered at 60 job sites April 26 during The Big Event (TBE), an annual day of service that includes painting fences, stairs, and buildings for Chadron residents and businesses.

The Sunday tornado near Ashby has set a record as the widest tornado ever surveyed in the North Platte National Weather Service (NWS) county warning area, according to preliminary information released by NWS.

As the lone Nebraskan to make it to the National Finals Rodeo in the last four years, Garrett Shadbolt of Merriman is single-handedly representing the state’s rodeo heritage.

A tornado that tore through St. Francis early Monday morning has been classified as an EF1, according to preliminary damage information released by the National Weather Service.

The city of Kearney is searching for a new Chief of Police, because Bryan Waugh was named the next superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Firefighters from several different departments battled a grass fire along Highway 2 west of Mullen on Wednesday.

Gov. Jim Pillen is keeping the central and western part of the state in a burn ban, largely due to consistent dry conditions. 

A new business could soon open in the former Old Mill building in Valentine.

Fast-casual is one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the industry. According to research from Technomic, fast-casual sales in 2023 grew by more than 11 percent, followed by fast-food at eight percent and family dining at six percent.