‘Just sat there praying’ Long Pine area house saved despite fire surrounding it

Flames surrounded Sherri and Tom Cody’s rural Long Pine home Tuesday night, but somehow, their house is still standing.

Updated: February 19, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Nonprofit formed to bring skilled nursing and long-term care facility to Valentine

A new nonprofit has been formed with the goal of bringing skilled nursing and long-term care services back to Valentine, addressing a need facing the community and many other rural Nebraska communities.

Dozens of child sexual abuse images found on Gordon man’s phone, affidavit says

A 38-year-old Gordon man is facing three charges after authorities allegedly found dozens of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone.

Benefit planned in Valentine for 7-year-old girl battling rare neurological disorder

A benefit is planned in Valentine to help a 7-year-old girl recovering from a rare neurological disorder.

Valentine Korean War veteran honored decades after serving overseas

For decades, the Korean War has been known as the “Forgotten War.” Nebraska is now working to make sure the veterans who served in that conflict are remembered.

Runners take on 100 and 200 mile Cowboy Trail ultramarathons

The races follow the Cowboy Trail, with the 100 mile race beginning in Atkinson and the 200 mile race starting in Norfolk. Both finish in Valentine, meaning some competitors spent hours running through the night.

Woman dies after pedestrian-vehicle crash in White River involving Grand Island man

A 23-year-old woman has died following a pedestrian and vehicle crash in White River last Wednesday.