Vanderheiden run donations hit $52K
The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run organizers recently donated $12,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation for trail improvements at Smith Falls State Park near Valentine.

North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep
North Central records first ever state tournament win with reverse sweep

SRMC hosts Benefits Fair for employees
Employees of Sidney Regional Medical Center had an opportunity to explore their workplace benefits Wednesday, Nov. 4, as the hospital hosted its annual benefits fair at Pole Creek Estates Assisted Living.

North Central volleyball makes school history with first trip to state
The North Central Knights are making school history with their first-ever trip to the Nebraska state volleyball tournament.

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress
Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Smith Falls’ MacAllister trail temporarily closed
The Jim MacAllister Nature Trail at Smith Falls State Park near Valentine is temporarily closed due to weather-related damage.

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine
Fans of the “Longmire” series got a chance to meet the man behind the books during a stop in Valentine this week.

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients
Among the cattle selling at Valentine Livestock Auction Thursday was something a little different: a handmade semi-truck and trailer toy.

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out
Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Valentine restaurant plans to close Dec. 31
Old Mill Deli and Pizza has announced plans to close at the end of the year.

Gordon City Council faces second vacancy in weeks
The Gordon City Council will be looking for another new member after Brad Gates announced his resignation during Thursday’s meeting.

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA
A group of high school students will have a chance to cover Nebraska high school championship events this year through a new pilot program launched by the Nebraska School Activities Association.

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.

Vance draws crowd to North Platte - WATCH LIVE
Vance draws crowd to North Platte - WATCH LIVE

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.

