Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine
A handmade, custom semi-truck and trailer toy will be auctioned off in Valentine this Thursday, with the proceeds benefiting the Sandhills Cancer Fund.
Fire near Ainsworth burns 20 acres, affects travel on Highway 20
Ainsworth’s fire chief is warning about dry, windy conditions after a fire west of town Thursday caused travel concerns and burned approximately 20 acres.
JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials
The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.
JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency
Just two weeks after President Donald Trump visited Nebraska, Vice President JD Vance followed with a stop in North Platte on Thursday to campaign for Republican candidates.
Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins
New mountain lion hunting opportunities have been created in Nebraska for 2027 with the introduction of landowner permits.
Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym
Authorities are investigating an assault involving juveniles that occurred Sunday night at the Old Gym in Valentine.
Temporary Bridge Closure Thursday Near Ainsworth
A bridge northwest of Ainsworth will be temporarily closed Thursday morning for repairs.
Are Most Cherry County Landowners Against Commercial Wind? Planning Commission Debates Ban
The Cherry County Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend allowing small wind energy systems while prohibiting commercial and utility-scale wind energy projects under the county’s proposed new zoning regulations.
Two Pine Ridge Reservation Men Face Drug Charges After Alliance Traffic Stop
Two men from the Pine Ridge Reservation are facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in Alliance.
Valentine Teen Wins National Poppy Poster Contest
A 13-year-old Valentine teen has won the American Legion Auxiliary’s National Poppy Poster Contest.
Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election
Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election
Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues
Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.
Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting
A recent bison roundup, a potential landowner mountain lion hunting season and the ongoing elk hunt were among the topics discussed Thursday during a Niobrara Council meeting in Valentine.
Bond reduced for Gordon man facing child sexual abuse material and enticement charges
A judge has reduced bond for a 38-year-old Gordon man facing felony charges involving child sexual abuse material and enticement.
Warrant issued for Gordon man after missing sentencing in 2022 drug case
A warrant has been issued for a 24-year-old Gordon man who failed to appear for sentencing in a drug case dating back to 2022.
Rushville’s historic ballpark takes center stage at Valentine event
A historic ballpark in the Nebraska Sandhills once attracted hundreds of athletes for baseball schools hosted by Major League Baseball teams, including the Milwaukee Braves, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels.
Hay Springs man facing charge after man found unconscious with brain bleed sentenced
A 26-year-old Hay Springs man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after a man was found unconscious and seriously injured in the street.
Gordon woman arrested in connection to sexual assault case reaches plea agreement
A Gordon woman who was charged with felony child abuse after a Gordon man was arrested for sexually assaulting a teenager, along with making and possessing child sexual abuse material, has reached a plea agreement.
New nationwide art project based out of Rushville invites people to eat the Declaration of Independence, one letter at a time
A new nationwide art project based in Rushville is inviting people to take a bite out of American history, literally.
Valentine students take science lessons to new heights with homemade hot air balloons
Homemade hot air balloons gave Valentine eighth graders a chance to take science outside the classroom and learn lessons that could carry them far into the future.
17-year-old killed in motorcycle crash in Alliance
A 17-year-old was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Alliance, followed minutes later by a separate crash in which a vehicle struck a local furniture store.
Sen. Ricketts rolls out Rebuild the American Herd Plan amid reelection campaign
With the U.S. cattle herd at its lowest level in 75 years, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is proposing a plan to help rebuild it as he campaigns for reelection.
Valentine explores options to improve water quality after two wells are shut down
With two wells out of service because of water quality concerns, the Valentine City Council is exploring options to improve the city’s water system.
Valentine nursing home plans, ballfield improvements and park survey discussed at City Council
Plans for a proposed nursing home, potential improvements to local ballfields and concerns about the city’s parks were among the topics discussed at Thursday night’s Valentine City Council meeting.
Planned power outage scheduled for Spencer on Oct. 16
Planned power outage scheduled for Spencer on Oct. 16
Should commercial solar and wind developments be allowed in Cherry County? Planning Commission weighs the question
The Cherry County Planning Commission is considering whether commercial solar and wind developments should be allowed in the county as it works to update local zoning regulations.
Trump rallies supporters in Grand Island, campaigns for Nebraska Republicans
Thousands of people gathered in Grand Island Monday to hear President Donald Trump speak as he campaigned for Republican candidates and promoted his administration’s policies.
Valentine woman wins statewide CASA chalk art contest
A Valentine woman has won a statewide chalk art competition aimed at raising awareness about the need for more volunteer advocates for children in foster care.
Korean War veterans receive long overdue recognition in Valentine
More than seven decades after the Korean War ended, three Cherry County veterans are receiving a welcome home of sorts.
New nursing home building being considered in Ainsworth
During a special meeting Wednesday of the Sandhills Care Center Board, the Ainsworth City Council and the Brown County Commissioners, a consulting firm presented the results of a market and financial feasibility study for the potential construction of a new building.
