Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

The stories shared inside the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame sound like something out of a western television show — but for this year’s inductees, they’re real life.

June 10, 2026Updated: June 10, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson due to South Fork Fire

South Fork Fire nears 9,000 acres as mandatory evacuations ordered near Fort Robinson

Struggling to stay ahead of the drought, farmers and ranchers facing flood

A bridge is washed out, one rancher reports hay purchased to combat the drought and some roads too soft to drive as Morrill County rebuilds after Monday night's storm.

Bicycle Rodeo to be held in Pine Bluffs

Bicycle Rodeo to be held in Pine Bluffs

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

The stories shared inside the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame sound like something out of a western television show — but for this year’s inductees, they’re real life.

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Lake McConaughy inflows hit a record low

Officials with Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District say inflows into Lake McConaughy have dropped to levels they have not seen this time of year, a concerning sign as the region moves into summer after multiple dry years.