Nebraska Country Music Foundation announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, new leadership

Three musical legacies are headed into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 14. Plus, Sidney has a connection to the foundation's new leadership.

October 31, 2026Updated: October 31, 2026
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South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Among the cattle selling at Valentine Livestock Auction Thursday was something a little different: a handmade semi-truck and trailer toy.

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Valentine restaurant plans to close Dec. 31

Old Mill Deli and Pizza has announced plans to close at the end of the year.

Gordon City Council faces second vacancy in weeks

The Gordon City Council will be looking for another new member after Brad Gates announced his resignation during Thursday’s meeting.

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

A group of high school students will have a chance to cover Nebraska high school championship events this year through a new pilot program launched by the Nebraska School Activities Association.