You might think paying hundreds of dollars for a cake and cookies is reserved for a fancy patisserie in Paris, but this week 4-Hers in Sheridan County got paid big buck for their baked goods.

Valentine Family Aquatic Center closed Monday because of mechanical issues affecting the filtration system.

Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws.

Firefighters battled the Mariah Fire over the weekend, approximately 15 miles north of Rushville.

A South Dakota woman and a Nebraska man are facing charges after Valentine Police discovered methamphetamine during a traffic stop at the town’s city park.

Associate Professor Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Interim Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Helmbrecht’s first day as interim dean is Aug. 5.

When you think of a thriving vineyard, rural Nebraska might not come to mind, but Niobrara Valley Vineyards is uncorking the potential of the region, proving you don't need to be in Napa Valley for a fine vintage.

This week Open Plains Transit made a big announcement--the first ever north-south intercity bus route through Nebraska’s midsection.

The Valentine Public Library is looking at expanding services after receiving a $10,000 donation.

Austen Stephens, Dean of Student Affairs at Chadron State College, recently participated in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) in Washington DC this June.

A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday.

Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the man was sitting in a vehicle when he was struck by lightning.

If you’re looking for a staycation this summer, you don’t have to look far. A Nebraska author has released a new book titled, “100 Things to do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die.”

A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres.

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting a photography exhibit by Sheryl Cozad of Crawford through Aug. 9.

During the week of July 7-13, Valentine Police responded to 84 calls for service and made several arrests, including for weapon law violations and sexual assault.

In the early hours of July 15, the Valentine Police Department and Cherry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary happening in the 100 block of North Thatcher Street.

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022.

Chadron State College and the Saigon Business School (SBS) have signed an affiliation agreement that will benefit students seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree at CSC.

A Valentine man is facing charges after police began searching for the parents or guardians of a girl on July 8.

The Thedford Public School District’s request to make a one time increase to its property tax authority by $1 million dollars has failed.

A $3 million dollar bond for the Cody-Kilgore School District to build a new pre-k through 7th grade school in Cody has passed.

A single engine air tanker, or SEAT, is now stationed in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

A purchase agreement has been signed for a new movie theater in Valentine, according to Valentine Economic Development Director Mark Hagge.

A female died after being hit by a vehicle north of Valentine, Nebraska, according to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement.

The American Red Cross is urgently seeking blood donors. The organization says it’s seen a concerning trend—around 20,000 fewer blood donations in just one month.

The Alliance Police Department responded to a significant dispute between two neighbors at a residence at 518 W. 2nd St. that resulted in one man barricading himself in an old tire shop at approximately 7:22 p.m. Friday. 

Authorities in Alliance arrested a man wanted in connection for robbery and weapons charges Friday morning.

Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash near Valentine on Saturday, along with the name of the person charged in connection with the death.

Valentine Police are urging the public to follow firework safety guidelines after discarded fireworks caused a dumpster fire.

After around eight years of planning and fundraising, a new veterans' memorial now stands outside of the Cherry County Courthouse in Valentine.

AAA projects a record number of people will be traveling this Fourth of July week both nationwide and in Nebraska.

Deputies from the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash west of Valentine on Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service has rated the tornado that hit Whitman, Nebraska and the surrounding area as EF-3.

Amid public criticism regarding the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic’s struggles to retain and recruit employees, CEO Jim Bargen provided an update to county commissioners on the facility’s ongoing efforts.

Hundreds of bicyclists are traveling across the Sandhills this week for Tour De Nebraska.

Glen Spaugh has held the position since February 2019.

Foley, dubious of perfect attendance records, draws comparison to ‘Iron Man’

Cherry County fairgoers will notice some changes this year.

A tornado tore through Whitman, Nebraska on Tuesday night, destroying homes and injuring one person.

After years of discussions about building a convention center in Valentine, Cherry County commissioners signed an interlocal agreement with Mid-Plains Community College.

Communities in north-central Nebraska are cleaning up after heavy rains Thursday night and early Friday morning caused severe flooding.

Nearly 40 behavioral health professionals and students attended the seventh annual Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) conference at Chadron State College June 14.

A high school student from Cody is among those at a health science camp at UNK.

Art has replaced alcohol at one of the once-notorious buildings in this dusty village on the Nebraska-South Dakota border.

Sydney Brown is the new Publications Specialist at Chadron State College.

The National Weather Service has reported there will be severe weather this evening. 

Thousands of homes and buildings in rural Nebraska will soon get access to broadband internet thanks to new grants.

Chadron State College graduate Creighton Harrington of Loup City, Nebraska, completed an internship in Costa Rica through Worldpackers during the Spring 2024 semester.

Twenty-seven Nebraska high school students have been selected for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Chadron State College. Students selected as participants in RHOP receive a full-tuition scholarship to CSC.

Governor Jim Pillen to call special session sometime between mid-July and the start of the new school year

Cities big and small are using art to draw more people to their downtown areas.

A gallop for equestrian fans: The $1.2 million expansion of campsites and facilities for visitors traveling with horses is set to open this week at Nebraska’s Fort Robinson State Park.

Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges awarded the Nebraska State Colleges Multi-Activity Scholarship to twelve high school students at the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) State Soccer Championships.

The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 1 vacancy has been filled by Lori Liggett of Gordon.

Chadron State College has announced the undergraduate students qualifying for the Spring 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists.

The Nebraska State Treasurer's Office is encouraging Nebraskans to consider 'NEST 529' savings plans to help you pay for post-secondary education.

Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly has been named Chadron State College’s next Vice President for Academic Affairs, President Ron K. Patterson announced Wednesday.

In late April, Chadron State College students in Printmaking I (ART 225) led a two-day activity with 17 seventh graders in CSC alumna Whitney Tewahade's art class at the Chadron Middle School.

Chadron State College recognized 354 candidates for graduation at the Spring Commencement Ceremony Saturday in the Chicoine Center.

Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1920, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies.

Chadron State College will recognize 354 candidates for graduation at the Spring Commencement Ceremony in the Chicoine Center on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Chadron State College student Aubree Quast of Clarks, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for April.