Lawmaker suggests breaking up Nebraska DHHS into three distinct departments
After years of repeated issues in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, a lawmaker said Thursday that structural change could improve the state agency.

After years of repeated issues in the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, a lawmaker said Thursday that structural change could improve the state agency.

A Valentine woman has won a statewide chalk art competition aimed at raising awareness about the need for more volunteer advocates for children in foster care.
More than seven decades after the Korean War ended, three Cherry County veterans are receiving a welcome home of sorts.
During a special meeting Wednesday of the Sandhills Care Center Board, the Ainsworth City Council and the Brown County Commissioners, a consulting firm presented the results of a market and financial feasibility study for the potential construction of a new building.
Driver arrested after reportedly swallowing meth during traffic stop
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to dozens of calls last week, including three crashes, reports of stolen property, a fire and a traffic stop that resulted in several citations.
A new nonprofit has been formed with the goal of bringing skilled nursing and long-term care services back to Valentine, addressing a need facing the community and many other rural Nebraska communities.