The aftermath of the Morrill (County) Fire in March, where range and hay reserves were destroyed. Photo by Gary Stone By Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Recent wildfires across Nebraska have left many ranchers facing difficult questions about forage recovery, grazing management, infrastructure repairs, and what comes next. To help navigate those decisions, the Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) is launching a new Post-Wildfire Stewardship Resilience program, offering free, one-on-one...

Clifford Moran, Sr., age 65 of Mission, passed away July 4th Wake: 6pm Thursday July 9th at the 4-H Building in Mission 11am caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 10am Friday July 10th at the 4-H Building in Mission Burial at Blue Thunder Memorial Cemetery, Old Ring Thunder Survivors: Wife: Twila Moran 4 sons: Clifford Moran Jr, Ronald Moran Sr, Collin & Landon Two Strike Parents: Peggy Graciano & Ramon Armenta HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

William 'Billy' Looking Cloud, age 22 of Corn Creek, passed away July 2nd Wakes: 7pm Thursday & Friday at the Corn Creek Community Hall Caravan 1pm Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 2pm Saturday July 11th at the Corn Creek Community Hall Burial at St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, Corn Creek HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Several arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department in the past week. During the week of June 28th to July 4th, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: At 7:00 PM on June 28th, a traffic stop lead to the arrest of a 29 year old Nebraska man for driving under suspension. On June 30th, at 9:10 PM, a 22 year old Nebraska man was arrested for driving under suspension. On June 30th, at 4:30 PM, officers responded to an assault complaint that lead to the...

Over 20 entries entertained the parade viewers, celebrating America's 250th Birthday! With almost 20 official entries and a handful of participants that did not have an official entry, the 250 Anniversary Independence Day parade sponsored by Liberty’s Fireworks in Valentine appeared to be a success with a very large turnout to watch along Main Street. The winning entry was the “For God and Our Country” float with Rich Frantz and company celebrating our nation’s birthday. They will be...

Memorial Mass for Glen Huddle, age 97 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. A meal will be served following the Mass with burial to follow the meal at St. Boniface Cemetery at Clearfield, SD. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 PM at the Church. Mr. Huddle passed away on June 29 in Yankton, SD. Survivors Daughters-Glenda Bakke Jane Megrdle Son-Randy Sandoz Chapel of the...

The 2026 Nebraska Star Party will be held July 12–17, 2026, at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area near Valentine. The area has been designated as an International Dark Skies Park due to the lack of light pollution. · Online registration is now open, with mail-in registration also available. · The event promotes its internationally recognized dark skies, beginner field school, astronomy presentations, family activities, astrophotography, and observing opportunities. The public star...

The Log Road Fire continues to burn to the east/northeast of Harrison. The latest update from the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency has the fire at 1,500 acres and remains at 0% containment. Wednesday command of the incident transitioned to a Nebraska Type 3 Incident Management Team. Resources from local volunteer fire departments remain on scene. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has issued a disaster declaration which authorized the use of state resources and funding support to protect life...

This reminder from Valentine Police Chief Jaman Slama, fireworks can legally only be shot off until 10PM this evening(Thurs) and midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. You can be subject to a fine according to City ordinance.

Severe weather hit early this morning around the Brown Lee area. Rob Lee reported to KVSH radio that several trees were blown over and lots of branches knocked down on fences. There was also a center pivot overturned. Mr Lee stated that it did not look like straight line winds. Neighbors reported downed windmills as well. They reprted 1.90 of rain. Around 1AM the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for that area.