Hotels full, restaurants busy: HS rodeo finals brings surge to Valentine economy

As hundreds of rodeo fans pour into the Sandhills this week for the Nebraska High School Rodeo Finals, the town of Valentine is seeing more than thrilling competition—it's seeing an economic boost.

June 13, 2025Updated: June 13, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

Hotels full, restaurants busy: HS rodeo finals brings surge to Valentine economy

Regional

City of Chappell launches new Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

'Swatting' identified at Scottsbluff elementary school

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

U.S. Solicitor General recommends special master examine compact prompting Nebraska-Colorado water dispute

Tornadoes, landspouts and hail reported as severe storms sweep across High Plains

Eggs, milk, lifesaving skills: CPR training pops up outside Valentine grocery store

State

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

Nebraska Dunes golf course set to reopen after major renovations

Swift to pay penalty for pollution violations at Grand Island plant

Nebraskans take chop-topped former church van on crazy, 3,500-mile ride

The Financial Reality of Rural Healthcare

Norfolk Area Big Give raises almost $191,000 for local nonprofits

Sports

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20