Valentine woman’s unexpected connection to L.A. wildfires

A Valentine woman has a unique connection to the Los Angeles wildfires. Hear how her story intertwines with the devastating events in California in this story.

January 27, 2025Updated: January 27, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

Crash in Keith County construction zone traps two victims near Ogallala

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

State

Stanton celebrates Memorial Day at new veterans memorial

Valentine woman’s unexpected connection to L.A. wildfires

Regional

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Two seriously injured in I-80 construction zone crash near Ogallala

Addressing the housing issue in the Panhandle

Ohio driver falls asleep, crashes into semi on Interstate 80 in Cheyenne County

Sterling Fire Chief 26 years of service and retired

State

Stanton celebrates Memorial Day at new veterans memorial

Thayer County digs into history to commemorate Memorial Day

Legion installing flag display for six services

Downtown Sounds performer Kimberly Meyer earns national music award nomination

Endangered Missing Advisory issued for 18-year-old last possibly seen in Sidney

Wakefield Community Schools split ways with Dr. Matt Farup

Sports

Hertl’s late winner caps Golden Knights’ wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Kearney Catholic girls track secures three-peat

Chadron State's Bynes places 5th at Outdoor Nationals

Shaydyn Rasby, Katelyn Walker win state titles as area athletes close strong in Omaha

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20