Water, sewer and electricity rates increasing in Valentine

Residents in Valentine will pay more for water, sewer and electricity next year after the City Council voted Thursday to approve rate increases.

November 13, 2026Updated: November 13, 2026
Casey WonnenbergBy Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Where will Valentine’s next well go? Council approves test drilling bid

The Valentine City Council on Thursday approved a bid from Sargent Irrigation to drill and test up to four wells, as the city deals with two wells out of service because of water quality concerns.

How Mullen volleyball went from 1 win to state champions

The Mullen volleyball team has made school history, becoming the first girls team in any sport at the school to win a state championship.

Valentine students spend Veterans Day with those who served

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.

Cherry County Events Center could break ground in March, open by August 2028

A new events center in Valentine could be under construction by next spring, with organizers hoping to open the facility by August 2028.

Plan for Valentine’s Mill Pond dam starts with fish hatchery water

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.

New testing reveals nitrate levels in north-central Nebraska groundwater

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) released its 2026 nitrate sampling results today, breaking down the findings by county and well category.