Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful' but didn't drive Buffett's charitable decisions

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

July 15, 2026Updated: July 15, 2026
AP nullBy JOSH FUNK

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Platte Valley Company celebrates Potter location 

Platte Valley Company celebrates Potter location 

Colorado State Patrol investigating crash Involving an Amtrak train

The Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash about a half a mile north of Highway 34 and west of Wray Saturday night. The crash involved a pickup truck and an Amtrak train. 

Real Estate, personal property taxes due by August 31

Cheyenne County Treasurer Sheila Von Seggern announces today that Real Estate and Personal Property taxes are due by August 31.

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Valentine police aren't dealing with a goat problem, but one goat in a backyard recently gave the police department a reason to remind residents about the city's livestock ordinance—with a little humor.

UNK faculty members honored for excellence in teaching, service and scholarship 

Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Friday for excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. Michelle Beissel Heath, Julie Campbell and Janet Graham received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards during the annual Faculty/Staff Convocation on campus. Each honoree received a plaque and $2,000. 

Community volleyball season starts August 27

More than 50 third- through sixth-grade girls are preparing for the start of the Cheyenne County Community Center's youth volleyball season following a two-day skills camp led by the Sidney High School volleyball program. Youth league practices begin Monday, Aug. 24, with matches starting Thursday, Aug. 27.