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
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Red Flag Warning issued for Nebraska Panhandle, southeast Wyoming and parts of northeast Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for much of the Nebraska Panhandle and southeast Wyoming Saturday afternoon and evening as critical fire weather conditions develop across the region.

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’ 

There's an old saying that 'one man's junk is another man's treasure.' Panhandle Frontier Finds encourages people to view other people's junk and treasures this weekend.

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

Strommen urges local governments to lower levies as property valuations rise

State Sen. Paul Strommen is urging local governments across Nebraska to closely examine property tax levy rates as property valuations continue to increase, arguing that higher valuations should not automatically result in higher tax collections.

Applications open for new Cheyenne County Economic Development Corporation board

Cheyenne County's newly formed economic development corporation is seeking two community leaders to help shape the future of business growth and investment across the region.

What’s next for Valentine’s feral cat problem? Leader of successful reduction program to speak at council meeting

A leader behind a successful feral cat reduction program in Nebraska is set to speak at next week’s Valentine City Council meeting as the community continues efforts to address its own growing cat population.