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

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Hail hits Sidney and landspouts spotted near Wyoming-Nebraska border

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

State

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Safety updates planned for problematic Valentine intersection

Regional

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Hail hits Sidney and landspouts spotted near Wyoming-Nebraska border

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Monument Marathon Builds on Record-Breaking Year Ahead of 2026 Race

State

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Second round of severe weather for southern Nebraska

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Hail hits Sidney and landspouts spotted near Wyoming-Nebraska border

Sports

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

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

Ag & Outdoor

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

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