Second hog confinement near Valentine more likely after judge’s ruling

A district judge ruled in favor of a planned hog confinement east of Valentine after Cherry County commissioners didn’t issue a conditional use permit (CUP) for the project.

July 7, 2025Updated: July 7, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

State

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Second hog confinement near Valentine more likely after judge’s ruling

Regional

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

Black Hills Energy natural gas customers in Nebraska to get $4.7 million in refunds

Drug search at Valentine High School

Sidney school board recognizes March students of the month

State

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Indiana woman faces felony drug charge in Cherry County

Chadron State College sculpture dedication set for Friday

Sidney Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes five local veterans

Cody warning siren out of service, officials consider next steps

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Sports

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Russell slams three home runs, WNCC splits with Otero

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard