National Park Service to remain in Valentine office, staffing unchanged

Despite a previous listing on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website suggesting a lease cancellation, the National Park Service (NPS) will remain in its Valentine office through at least its lease expiration of Sept. 2026.

April 17, 2025Updated: April 17, 2025
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Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

A group of high school students will have a chance to cover Nebraska high school championship events this year through a new pilot program launched by the Nebraska School Activities Association.

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

A handmade, custom semi-truck and trailer toy will be auctioned off in Valentine this Thursday, with the proceeds benefiting the Sandhills Cancer Fund.

Fire near Ainsworth burns 20 acres, affects travel on Highway 20

Ainsworth’s fire chief is warning about dry, windy conditions after a fire west of town Thursday caused travel concerns and burned approximately 20 acres.

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Just two weeks after President Donald Trump visited Nebraska, Vice President JD Vance followed with a stop in North Platte on Thursday to campaign for Republican candidates.