Child care facilities in churches? Valentine gets creative to address shortage

Nebraska faces a severe child care shortage with 11 counties lacking even a single licensed child care facility. In Valentine, local leaders have been working to fill the gap for years, and they’re kicking off the New Year with some positive news.

January 4, 2026Updated: January 4, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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Regional

Chip sealing in Sidney to begin July 13

Starting Monday, July 6, through Wednesday, July 15, the Street Department will be preparing and chip sealing select streets in Sidney. All vehicles must be removed from the street by 6 a.m. each day of chip sealing.

Thunderstorm forcast for Northwestern Logan County

Tornado Warning issued for Valentine

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Valentine

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

Memories of service

Troopers urge sober driving for Independence Day weekend

The Nebraska State Patrol is joining police agencies across the country in a nationwide campaign focused on impaired driving. The campaign continues through July 6.

Child care facilities in churches? Valentine gets creative to address shortage

Regional

Chip sealing in Sidney to begin July 13

Thunderstorm forcast for Northwestern Logan County

Tornado Warning issued for Valentine

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

Memories of service

Troopers urge sober driving for Independence Day weekend

State

Chip sealing in Sidney to begin July 13

Thousands turn out for Norfolk's July 4 Odd Fellows Parade

Natural fireworks kick off holiday weekend

Tornado Warning issued for Valentine

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect

Nebraska City fire crews battle blaze at abandoned home

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities