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Valentine bar’s upcoming event sparks concern among some residents
Valentine bar’s upcoming event sparks concern among some residents

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

Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for killing man in Wounded Knee

Pine Ridge man sentenced to ten years for killing man in Wounded Knee

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.

SD man among more than 200 arrested in nationwide FBI crackdown on child sex abuse

SD man among more than 200 arrested in nationwide FBI crackdown on child sex abuse

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

Valentine real estate agent to join national lifestyle show

Valentine real estate agent to join national lifestyle show

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

Authorities capture Nebraska fugitive after days-long manhunt

Authorities capture Nebraska fugitive after days-long manhunt

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

Hilgers, 15 state sheriffs send letter to state lawmakers opposing LB677

Hilgers, 15 state sheriffs send letter to state lawmakers opposing LB677

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.

Pine Ridge man sentenced to 20 years for distributing meth

Pine Ridge man sentenced to 20 years for distributing meth

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

Spring migration underway in Nebraska

Spring migration underway in Nebraska

Nebraska’s woodlands, prairies, waterways, and outdoors are bursting with life as yearly breeders and those passing through are in the Cornhusker state.

Art gallery coming to downtown Valentine

Art gallery coming to downtown Valentine

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.

NWS: Two tornadoes touched down on Rosebud Reservation in April

NWS: Two tornadoes touched down on Rosebud Reservation in April

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.

Sen. Fischer pushes for parts of USDA to relocate to Nebraska

Sen. Fischer pushes for parts of USDA to relocate to Nebraska

There are discussions happening in Washington D.C. about the potential relocation for parts of the United States Department of Agriculture, including parts of the Agricultural Research Service.

More than 300 to be honored at Chadron State College’s spring commencement

More than 300 to be honored at Chadron State College’s spring commencement

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.

Eleven tornadoes confirmed in Nebraska Sandhills on one historic day

Eleven tornadoes confirmed in Nebraska Sandhills on one historic day

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

Allen, SD woman sentenced for major meth distribution on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Rapid City

Allen, SD woman sentenced for major meth distribution on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Rapid City

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.

Haarberg ends spring practice with new position, perspective

Haarberg ends spring practice with new position, perspective

For just about any college football player, the end goal is to make it to the next level and that includes Kearney's own Heinrich Haarberg.

Man sentenced for deadly beating over alcohol in Rushville

Man sentenced for deadly beating over alcohol in Rushville

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.

A Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

A Nebraska bill would criminalize hemp-based THC. Opponents say it could make grandma a felon

A bill winding its way through the Nebraska Legislature would criminalize the sale and possession of an array of products containing hemp-based THC.

Norfolk man wanted by authorities has long criminal history, currently facing charges

Norfolk man wanted by authorities has long criminal history, currently facing charges

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.

Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

Warren Buffett will remain chairman at Berkshire Hathaway when Greg Abel takes over as CEO in 2026

Billionaire Warren Buffett will remain chairman of the board at Berkshire Hathaway when vice chairman Greg Abel takes over for Buffett as CEO at the start of 2026.

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

Michigan to suspend Sherrone Moore for 2 games to address NCAA allegations, AP sources say

Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore will not be on the sidelines for the game at Nebraska.

Ord hosts Huskers for first time as Nebraska sweeps SDSU in spring match

Ord hosts Huskers for first time as Nebraska sweeps SDSU in spring match

The Husker volleyball team brought its championship pedigree to small-town Nebraska Saturday, showcasing the connection between the program and its statewide fan base.

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year

Revered investor Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year.

Police shoot at Norfolk man during chase in South Dakota, still on the run

Police shoot at Norfolk man during chase in South Dakota, still on the run

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

Residents express gratitude for The Big Event

Residents express gratitude for The Big Event

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.

Small schools shine at Norfolk Track Classic

Small schools shine at Norfolk Track Classic

The individual honorees came from Niobrara/Verdigre and Stanton.

Ashby tornado sets regional record for width

Ashby tornado sets regional record for width

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.

Amid rodeo's rising popularity, one Nebraskan is riding toward the top of the sport

Amid rodeo's rising popularity, one Nebraskan is riding toward the top of the sport

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.

NWS: EF1 tornado tore through St. Francis, injuring six

NWS: EF1 tornado tore through St. Francis, injuring six

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.

Kearney Chief of Police named state patrol superintendent

Kearney Chief of Police named state patrol superintendent

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.

Lightning sparks grass fire near Mullen

Lightning sparks grass fire near Mullen

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

Gov. Pillen extends burn ban to May 10 for most of Nebraska

Gov. Pillen extends burn ban to May 10 for most of Nebraska

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

Old Mill likely returning to Valentine

Old Mill likely returning to Valentine

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

Three arrested after overnight pursuit in stolen pickup on I-80 in Cheyenne County

Three arrested after overnight pursuit in stolen pickup on I-80 in Cheyenne County

Two South Dakota men are in custody after a high-speed pursuit with a stolen pickup, stolen firearms and a rollover crash in Cheyenne County early Tuesday.

Fast-casual restaurant opening in Valentine

Fast-casual restaurant opening 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.

Flood Communications named Business of the Year by Greater Omaha Chamber

Flood Communications named Business of the Year by Greater Omaha Chamber

Flood Communications has been named the 2025 Business of the Year by the Greater Omaha Chamber, recognizing the company as one of the city’s most outstanding businesses.

Porcupine man sentenced to 12 years for shooting death of pregnant girlfriend

Porcupine man sentenced to 12 years for shooting death of pregnant girlfriend

A 20-year-old Porcupine, South Dakota man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for the shooting death of his pregnant girlfriend.

Dylan Raiola signs NIL deal with Adidas

Dylan Raiola signs NIL deal with Adidas

Nebraska's QB1 has signed a big time NIL deal.

Lightning sparks fire at McKelvie National Forest

Lightning sparks fire at McKelvie National Forest

The Civil Air Patrol is monitoring for hot spots after lightning sparked a fire at Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest earlier this week.

Massive tornado destroys Ashby home, flattens buildings, kills livestock

Massive tornado destroys Ashby home, flattens buildings, kills livestock

An exceptionally wide tornado tore through Nebraska’s Sandhills Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gasoline this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday.

Severe storms bring tornadoes, train derailment to Nebraska panhandle

Severe storms bring tornadoes, train derailment to Nebraska panhandle

Multiple tornadoes, a train derailment and large hail were reported Sunday across the Nebraska Panhandle.

Husker notes: Swansen, Nebraska pummel Maryland in seven innings

Husker notes: Swansen, Nebraska pummel Maryland in seven innings

Gabe Swansen drove in seven runs on a 4-for-5 afternoon and Nebraska scored 20-plus runs for the first time since 2019, as the Huskers cruised to a 21-5 run-rule victory in seven innings at Maryland on Sunday afternoon in College Park, Md.

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts faces occasional jeers as he defends Trump's cuts

Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts on Thursday repeatedly returned to his call for spending cuts amid grumbles from a central Nebraska audience during a public meeting that illustrated the tension between some voters in the country and Republicans.

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Campgrounds and visitor centers at federal lakes are closing amid Trump's budget cuts

Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have their hours curtailed as of mid-May.

Alliance police seek help locating missing man

Alliance police seek help locating missing man

Alliance Police are asking for help locating a missing man last seen Friday afternoon at the Alliance Skate Park.

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Huskers put a bow on spring practice with debut of Husker Games

Husker Football wrapped up spring practice on Saturday by taking to the field at Memorial Stadium, in a few unique ways. 

Eagles Notes: Bynes Wins Long Jump on Day 1 of RMACs

Eagles Notes: Bynes Wins Long Jump on Day 1 of RMACs

Chadron State College sophomore Chayton Bynes won the long jump Friday at the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championships to lead three placers for the Eagles on Day 1 of the outdoor conference championships.

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride

World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his concern for people on the peripheries and reflected his wish to be remembered as a simple pastor.

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

'Astro Clay' shares story of faith and science after unlikely astronaut career

Clayton Anderson is the first and still only astronaut from Nebraska. But he almost wasn’t, more than a dozen times.

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Vanishing $100 Million: Nebraska health officials decry federal cuts

Nearly $100 million in funding already disbursed to Nebraska is being clawed back, according to a list of canceled grants published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained

Plum Creek fire closer to fully contained

Fire officials estimated they had the wildfire at about 70% containment

Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis

Nebraska governor enacts burn ban as Plum Creek Fire exposes drought crisis

With an unprecedented drought compared to recent years, the Governor felt it was necessary to enforce a statewide initiative. burn ban.

University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

University Minute: What it means to be a 'research' university

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights how NU's nearly $700 million in annual research benefits Nebraskans.

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

Nebraska bill to ban transgender students from the bathrooms and sports of their choice advances

A Nebraska bill that would bar transgender students from bathrooms, locker rooms and sports teams that correspond with their gender identity has advanced from the first of three rounds of debate — but with a caveat.

Susan Littlefield partners with News Channel Nebraska to deliver multi-platform agricultural reporting

Susan Littlefield partners with News Channel Nebraska to deliver multi-platform agricultural reporting

Susan Littlefield, one of the most experienced agricultural broadcasters in America, will be partnering with NCN to provide daily agricultural news reports and market updates.

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

Huskers partner with News Channel Nebraska to televise spring 'Husker Games' soccer match

LINCOLN, Neb. — News Channel Nebraska is televising a Husker women’s soccer match this weekend as part of the Husker Games spring festivities.

Nebraska is hosting an exhibition match against Wyoming on Saturday, with NCN’s live coverage starting at

University Minute: Legislature to Debate 1.25% NU Budget Increase

University Minute: Legislature to Debate 1.25% NU Budget Increase

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold discusses next steps for NU after the Appropriations Committee approved a one-time 1.25% budget increase for the next two years.

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

Winner-take-all bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature, a blow to governor

Winner-take-all bill stalls in Nebraska Legislature, a blow to governor

The Nebraska Legislature killed a bill seeking to alter how the state awards Electoral College votes for president after Republicans in the officially nonpartisan body failed to secure enough votes to overcome a four-hour filibuster.

University Minute: The Benefits of Higher Education

University Minute: The Benefits of Higher Education

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the benefits of earning a college degree. He also points out how NU is working make earning a degree affordable for all Nebraskans.

University Minute: Strategic Plan aims to take NU "From Excellent to Extraordinary"

University Minute: Strategic Plan aims to take NU "From Excellent to Extraordinary"

LINCOLN, Neb. — In this week's University Minute, University of Nebraska System President, Dr. Jeff Gold highlights the goals of NU's strategic plan.

Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since COVID’s outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday.

INTERVIEW: Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention

INTERVIEW: Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention

On March 11, Governor Jim Pillen signed Nebraska Legislative Bill 609, the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, into law.

Nebraska awaiting second efficiency report

Nebraska awaiting second efficiency report

UNDATED - Efficiency. It’s become a bit of a buzz-word this year, thanks in no small part to Elon Musk’s DOGE and their drastic cuts to federal spending. But high-ranking officials in Nebraska are awaiting a report they say will create more ef

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

Huskers Teach Hundreds of Girls at 1890 Volleyball Camp

LINCOLN, Neb. — Hundreds of aspiring volleyball stars learned from some of the best around on Sunday.