District 47 Legislative Update
Increases in property valuation and mill levy decisions
June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026
By Forrest Hershberger
By Forrest Hershberger
Regional
Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five
Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.
District 47 Legislative Update
Elected officials at all levels of government have a responsibility to ensure the tax burden they impose on their constituents is not greater than needed to fund essential government services.
Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney Friday with new car show addition
Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition
Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board
Cheyenne County's newly formed economic development corporation is seeking two community leaders to help shape the future of business growth and investment across the region.
What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting
A leader behind a successful feral cat reduction program in Nebraska is set to speak at next week’s Valentine City Council meeting as the community continues efforts to address its own growing cat population.
Man arrested arrest following armed confrontation, reckless driving incident
A 29-year-old man is in custody in Box Butte County Jail after police responded to a report of property stolen from a female victim Wednesday.