Safety updates planned for problematic Valentine intersection

Safety improvements are coming to an intersection in Valentine that has been the site of multiple crashes, including a recent incident where a driver ran into a nearby cemetery fence.

March 13, 2025Updated: March 13, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Train fire closes county roads between Potter and Brownson

Engine problems on a Union Pacific locomotive resulted in a fire and disabled the locomotive. The incident is closing Cheyenne County Roads 87, 89 and 91 until the train is moved. Time is estimated at about two hours.

No serious injuries reported in two-vehicle accident 

A pickup truck towing a camper and a four-door sedan collided at the intersection of 18th Avenue and Osage Street at about 4:15 Monday.

6 Regions 1 Nebraska: housing issue not one person’s problem 

Instead of the chicken and the egg, community leaders are debating what comes first, housing or jobs. The Western Housing Roadshow visited three communities facilitating that discussion, and how to move forward.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch continues for Panhandle counties

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 p.m. tonight for Panhandle, Neb. counties.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Panhandle counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6 p.m. for parts of Cherry, Grant, Garden and Sheridan counties.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Southeastern Cheyenne County

The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cheyenne County including Sidney.