Valentine city leaders and developers are laying the groundwork for new growth.

Electric rates in Valentine are going up. The city council approved the increase Thursday night after Valentine’s wholesale power provider substantially increased its rates.

As a junior, Isaac Cronin cleared 6 feet, 10 inches at the state meet — a mark that not only tied the Nebraska Class C record but also ranked 28th in the nation last season.

About a dozen fire departments joined forces Thursday to battle a large grass fire south of Mullen.

Several area athletes are being recognized in Nebraska Class C-2 District 6.

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the entire Nebraska Panhandle Friday as dry, windy conditions could cause any fire to spread rapidly. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning.

Cherry County Hospital is exploring a potential expansion that could add space for rehab services, the specialty clinic, an in-house MRI and additional storage.

Those needing zoning permits for projects in Cherry County will have to wait a little longer.

The Nebraska State College System—which serves more than 9,000 students across its three campuses annually—today announced the launch of an ambitious new system-wide initiative, Reengage Nebraska.

Economic development leaders from across the Sandhills and Panhandle gathered in Valentine to share ideas and learn from each other’s successes.

When you think of school concerts, you might picture winter or spring performances. But in Valentine, they go big for Veterans Day.

For Chadron State College education majors, the Nebraska SMART tutoring program is more than a job.

Residents in the Merriman area now have a new way to be alerted about severe weather.

As part of National Native American Heritage Month, fifth graders at Valentine Middle School have transformed their class hallway into a museum celebrating Native American history and culture.

Nearly 100 students from the Panhandle and South Dakota attended Chadron State College’s Art Day Nov. 4.

Two Valentine men have been sentenced in separate Cherry County cases involving child enticement and assault.

A plea deal has been reached in the case of a 25-year-old Alliance man who previously faced multiple child sexual assault charges in Sheridan County.

At Sinte Gleska University on the Rosebud Reservation, one unique program is helping feed the community while also strengthening cultural, physical and spiritual well-being.

Nebraska’s own B.J. Jamison won Artist of the Year in the Country Traditional/Classic category at the Josie Music Awards.

A suspect accused of driving drunk, hitting a woman with a vehicle, and fleeing from law enforcement was arrested Wednesday morning after a pursuit through Chadron.

A grass fire is contained on Tuesday evening after burning hundreds of acres of ranch land.

LINCOLN, Neb. — State Senator Dan McKeon of Amherst has issued a public apology after being charged with public indecency and facing calls from Gov. Jim Pillen to resign over an alleged inappropriate remark and gesture made towards a staffer during

For Jana Goranson and her daughter, Lauren, opening their new store, good to be HOME in downtown Gordon, isn’t just about selling gifts and décor. It’s about continuing a creative legacy that began a generation ago.

Suspected fentanyl, concealed guns, and a large amount of cash tied to drug trafficking are just some of the items Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety officials say they seized during a recent “Safe Homelands” operation.

A Gordon principal is being recognized for being an outstanding leader in Nebraska.

If SNAP funds are not released in South Dakota, Team Buche Cares will distribute $100 in grocery certificates per SNAP family household redeemable at Buche Foods and Buche’s Gus Stop.

Two people are facing charges after a vehicle pursuit Tuesday evening in Sheridan County.

Chadron State College junior Mallory McClenahan of Grant, Nebraska, is the Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for October.

When a school closes in a small town, the building often tells the story of what comes next. Some are given a second chance, while others crumble with time.

Assistant Professor of Business Dr. Caitlin Redden made a presentation at the Association for General and Liberal Studies Oct. 2-4, in Louisville, Kentucky.

A proposed wind farm near Kilgore is heading back to court in December as questions continue over the project’s permit status.

A trial in Cherry County District Court this week centers on whether a family who cared for an Elgin rancher’s cattle are responsible for losses and deaths within the herd.

A new chapter of the Pink Ladies Dart League is taking aim at breast cancer awareness and support in north-central Nebraska and south-central South Dakota.

Nebraska, the "Beef State," stands as a colossal pillar in the global agricultural landscape, with the beef industry providing the very backbone of our state's economy.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for November may not be available, potentially affecting around 3,600 households in the Nebraska Panhandle.

A judge announcing the plan to turn McCook’s Work Ethic Camp into an ICE detention center can move forward, at least for now.

The woman accused of committing bank fraud at multiple western Nebraska banks has been arrested in Maine, according to the Alliance Police Department.

Valentine police arrested seven people between Oct. 19 and Oct. 25.

Bond has been set at $250,000 for a Gordon man accused of sexually assaulting multiple children.

More than 950 high school students from Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota took 1,478 tests in 39 different subjects Oct. 15 during Chadron State College’ 62nd Scholastic Contest on Oct. 15, 2025.

There’s now an easier way to help reduce the growing number of stray cats in Valentine.

Gary and Joyce Ruse watched from the audience in Reno, Nevada, as their granddaughter achieved what she’d dreamed of since childhood.

A proposal to help fund a new Valentine Wellness Center remains in limbo after the Nebraska Sports Arena Facility Financing Assistance Board chose not to take action during its Friday meeting.

Welding is a vital trade in rural Nebraska, but like much of the nation, the industry is struggling to find enough skilled workers.

The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) announced today that Nebraska SMART, its free virtual tutoring program, is expanding statewide, giving every K–12 student in Nebraska access to one-on-one academic support from trained college tutors.

According to Activities Director Darren Probst, updated student enrollment numbers will be presented at the next school board meeting.

From drug cases to assault and disturbing the peace, the Cherry County Courthouse in Valentine saw a busy Monday docket.

Bassett native Nick Lyman will be memorialized when the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission renames the Twin Lakes R.C. Wildlife Management Area in his honor.

A Winner man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for child sex trafficking and producing child pornography.

Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Henry as the new Head Start Director, effective immediately.

Those surveys showed this spring that the Panhandle and Southwest regions supported relatively high pheasant densities, and the Central, Northeast and Sandhills regions all saw increases in densities compared to 2024.

Hathshire Berkaway has filed a lawsuit against the Brown County Board of Commissioners over an access road dispute involving property near Long Lake.

Friends of the Niobrara is proud to share it has received a $50,000 grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service.

Nebraska is facing a growing nursing home shortage — a crisis hitting especially hard in rural areas like the Sandhills. According to the Nebraska Health Care Association, 16 nursing homes have closed across the state in the past four years.

For Chadron State College sophomore Kimo Tuivaiti, leaving the tropical shores of American Samoa for the Nebraska plains was both an act of courage and faith.

Governor Pillen announced the upcoming opening of the McCook ICE facility, repurposed from a former minimum-security prison

Cherry County Hospital is marking 50 years at its current location — and for many who work there, it’s more than just a job.

A 47-year-old South Dakota woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance after Valentine Police responded to a welfare check at the Valentine City Park on Oct. 18 around 4 p.m.

Paramedics now use a new scale system with an accompanying app to get instant, precise patient weights and calculate medication doses.

Professional artist and instructor Yelena Khanevskaya, who grew up in Russia and now lives in Scottsbluff, led a hands-on still life workshop last weekend hosted by the Sand Painters Art Club in Valentine.

Plans for a Cherry County Convention Center are moving closer to reality, with about $2.25 million raised so far, including pledges.

With a shortage of childcare options continuing to affect many small Nebraska towns, including Valentine, Cherry County commissioners received an update this week on a long-anticipated community day care project.

A new convenience store is holding a soft opening in Gordon as it prepares to expand its products and services.

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges voted Monday to appoint Dr. Jodi Kupper as the next President of Chadron State College.