Emphatic EMF coasts past Elmwood-Murdock in first round of 2026 football postseason

EMF was armed with a 24-0 lead following a near-perfect first half, and coasted from there, defeating Elmwood-Murdock by 30-plus for the second time this season

November 1, 2026Updated: November 2, 2026
By Timothy Hackett

Regional

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Fans of the “Longmire” series got a chance to meet the man behind the books during a stop in Valentine this week.

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.