Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

Paige and Daniel Scott will each spend five days in jail and are prohibited from owning pets for two years

September 22, 2026Updated: September 22, 2026
By Dave Griek

Regional

Valentine downtown sees new life as historic building is restored

While many rural Nebraska communities continue to lose population, Valentine is seeing new investment in its downtown.

Valentine woman receives state award for work with arts

A Valentine woman has received a statewide award recognizing her work behind the scenes to promote the arts in Nebraska.

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

What’s next for Rushville after the town is gaining national attention through the television series “Lanterns?”

Several Nebraska health departments warn about rabid bats amid CDC alert

Several Nebraska health departments are alerting residents to be cautious around bats as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an increase in rabies exposures and related inquiries across the country.

City of Valentine Nitrate Public Notice

The City of Valentine is issuing an important drinking water notice. Nitrate was measured at an average concentration of 11 milligrams per liter in two samples collected from Well 501 on August 26 and September 9, 2026.

Norfolk leaders discuss wastewater treatment problems at emergency meeting

Norfolk leaders discuss wastewater treatment problems at emergency meeting