Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025
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Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
20 hrs 42 mins agoValentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
20 hrs 43 mins agoValentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift
Alliance, Sidney lead field at Best of the West competition at Chadron State
February 3rd 2026, 10:28 PM UTCAlliance, Sidney and Chadron led a field of 161 students from eight Nebraska schools at the Ninth Annual Best of the West business competition hosted by Chadron State College.
Possible gas leak prompts evacuation at Chadron Motor Company
February 3rd 2026, 5:03 PM UTCEmergency crews evacuated Chadron Motor Company Tuesday morning after a possible natural gas leak was reported, but Black Hills Energy determined the building was safe and business resumed within about 30 minutes.
Are other area Pizza Huts at risk after Chadron closure?
February 3rd 2026, 4:19 PM UTCThe Pizza Hut restaurant in Chadron has permanently closed, according to Staab Management Company, which operated the location.
Third day of abortion bill debate delays other Nebraska legislation
February 3rd 2026, 1:29 PM UTCDebate over a single bill has slowed proceedings at the Capitol.
Pine Ridge man extradited to South Dakota after failing to register as a sex offender in Gordon
February 3rd 2026, 12:56 PM UTCA Pine Ridge man has been extradited to South Dakota after being sentenced in Nebraska for failing to register as a sex offender while working in Gordon
Wanblee Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Federal Prison for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
February 3rd 2026, 11:49 AM UTCBradlee Doyle was convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor in November 2023 in United States District Court, District of South Dakota.
Growing Valentine church moves into new building
February 3rd 2026, 11:24 AM UTCValentine Berean Church is celebrating a major milestone as it moves into a new building, a notable moment as many churches nationwide face declining attendance.
Bill to require study of Black missing women and children
02/03/2026Legislative Bill 751 would authorize a study to improve the reporting and investigation of these cases.
Funeral planned for baby in Valentine as mother faces murder charge in New Mexico
02/03/2026Funeral services are planned in Valentine this weekend for an 11-month-old boy who was killed late last year, as his family mourns and his mother faces criminal charges.
Nebraska companies, including Grain Weevil and Sentinel Ag, win top engineering awards in a show of momentum for the agtech ecosystem
02/02/2026Six of the 33 companies that won 2026 AE50 awards are from Nebraska, signaling how far the state’s agtech ecosystem has come in under a decade.
Oklahoma man arrested for drugs in Valentine
02/02/2026At 7:41 PM on January 26th, a traffic stop in the 500 block of Highway 20 lead to the arrest of a 33 year old Oklahoma man on drug possession charges.
Valentine teacher wins statewide award
01/30/2026A Valentine teacher is receiving statewide recognition. Karen Keller has been named the VFW Nebraska Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference set for Feb. 20-21 at Chadron State
01/30/2026Chadron State College will host its annual Excellence in Early Childhood Education Conference Feb. 20 and 21.
Politicians react after SUV struck a student during an anti-ICE protest in Fremont
01/29/2026Nebraska elected officials are responding after a high school student was struck by an SUV during an anti-ICE protest at Fremont High School.
Lavender, bison and wine: Exploring alternative agriculture at Valentine conference
01/29/2026When people think of agriculture in Nebraska, cattle and corn often come to mind. But a growing number of producers are finding success far beyond traditional commodities.
Nebraska jobless claims surge after Tyson plant closure
01/29/2026Nebraska was one of only seven states to see an increase in jobless claims during that period.
First measles case since 1990 reported in Lancaster County
01/29/2026Officials warn that measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air.
Hours-long hearing held on bathroom bill
01/29/2026Who should be allowed to use communal bathrooms and locker rooms?
How new SNAP rules are being handled in local stores
01/28/2026If you walked into a grocery store here in Nebraska and try to buy a quick drink using your EBT card, you might not be able to anymore.
Syracuse man charged in Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case
01/28/2026A 61-year-old Syracuse, Nebraska man is facing multiple felony charges in Sheridan County related to child sexual abuse material.
Sen. Ricketts Addresses ICE Investigation, Government Shutdown, and Second Amendment
01/28/2026U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts addressed a wide range of national issues Wednesday during a press conference, touching on the federal investigation into a Minnesota ICE custody death, a potential government shutdown, and Second Amendment rights.
Cherry County Sheriff retiring after more than 40 years in law enforcement
01/28/2026Cherry County Sheriff Rusty Osburn will not seek reelection, bringing to a close a law enforcement career that spans more than four decades.
State of Nebraska looking to sell former road maintenance yard in Valentine
01/28/2026The State of Nebraska is looking to sell the former state road maintenance yard in Valentine, and local public entities are getting first consideration.
Nebraska population rises slightly, as international growth reverses
01/28/2026Data released Tuesday reveals a 0.6% annual population bump, or about 12,500 more residents overall from July 2024 through June 2025.
Chesterman Coca Cola donates to Sandhills Area Foundation
01/28/2026he Chesterman Foundation, the charitable arm of Chesterman Coca-Cola, has expanded its community giving this year to strengthen the local communities where its employees live and work.
Fentanyl, domestic violence and livestock brand bills discussed in Senator Storer’s weekly column
01/28/2026Fentanyl use results in far more overdose deaths than all other drugs combined; however, under current law, fentanyl dealers are subject to lesser sentences than those for dealing methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin.
Students from three states to attend High Plains Band and Choir Festival
01/27/2026One hundred forty high school students from 24 schools in Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota will attend Chadron State College’s annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival Monday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 3.
