America has lost roughly 4 in 10 cattle ranches since 1978
Years of drought throughout the Midwest have degraded pastures, forcing ranchers to sell more of their cattle rather than retain heifers for breeding

Years of drought throughout the Midwest have degraded pastures, forcing ranchers to sell more of their cattle rather than retain heifers for breeding

Valentine High School didn’t take the day off for Veterans Day. Instead, it invited veterans in for coffee and donuts, giving students a chance to sit down with people who have served.
A new events center in Valentine could be under construction by next spring, with organizers hoping to open the facility by August 2028.
Officials are taking a small first step toward deciding the future of the Mill Pond Dam in Valentine, a high-hazard dam clogged with sediment that has been the subject of debate for several years.
The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) released its 2026 nitrate sampling results today, breaking down the findings by county and well category.
Grace Lamprecht, 15, spent weeks unable to communicate fully with her family after a scooter crash nearly took her life. Now she is asking questions about it, and her family hopes to bring her home to Valentine soon.
An Amish community south of Kilgore is thanking area firefighters who helped protect homes during a wildfire earlier this year.