No junk food here: Valentine school’s vending machine feeds minds, not bellies

A unique new vending machine at Valentine Elementary School isn’t stocked with snacks; it’s stocked with stories.

February 11, 2025Updated: February 11, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Kimball Public Schools says rumored school threat did not occur

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Nebraska records nation’s first reported BEAD-funded home internet connection near Ogallala

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

Ash Pole Fire south of Chadron 47% contained, burns 1,100 acres

Cheyenne County veterans volunteers honored

Cheyenne County veterans volunteers honored

Alliance police warn of e-bike dangers after 11-year-old injured in crash

Alliance police warn of e-bike dangers after 11-year-old injured in crash

State

STATE SENATE: Schoenrock leads Smith, Ideus leads Bock with primaries complete

Sutherland man sentenced for sexually assaulting minor

Banzhaf advises graduates to Love, listen, learn, lessen, and lead

United Way Color Dash comes to Sidney for first time

Chadron officials explain emergency siren tones after wildfire response prompts confusion

Fairbury under water emergency; residents asked to conserve water usage

Sports

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires