You might think paying hundreds of dollars for a cake and cookies is reserved for a fancy patisserie in Paris, but this week 4-Hers in Sheridan County got paid big buck for their baked goods.

Valentine Family Aquatic Center closed Monday because of mechanical issues affecting the filtration system.

Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws.

Firefighters battled the Mariah Fire over the weekend, approximately 15 miles north of Rushville.

A South Dakota woman and a Nebraska man are facing charges after Valentine Police discovered methamphetamine during a traffic stop at the town’s city park.

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska.

Associate Professor Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht has been named the Interim Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences at Chadron State College. Helmbrecht’s first day as interim dean is Aug. 5.

When you think of a thriving vineyard, rural Nebraska might not come to mind, but Niobrara Valley Vineyards is uncorking the potential of the region, proving you don't need to be in Napa Valley for a fine vintage.

This week Open Plains Transit made a big announcement--the first ever north-south intercity bus route through Nebraska’s midsection.

The Valentine Public Library is looking at expanding services after receiving a $10,000 donation.

Austen Stephens, Dean of Student Affairs at Chadron State College, recently participated in the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) Executive Leadership Academy (ELA) in Washington DC this June.

A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday.

Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the man was sitting in a vehicle when he was struck by lightning.

If you’re looking for a staycation this summer, you don’t have to look far. A Nebraska author has released a new book titled, “100 Things to do in the Nebraska Sandhills Before You Die.”

A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres.

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting a photography exhibit by Sheryl Cozad of Crawford through Aug. 9.

During the week of July 7-13, Valentine Police responded to 84 calls for service and made several arrests, including for weapon law violations and sexual assault.

In the early hours of July 15, the Valentine Police Department and Cherry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary happening in the 100 block of North Thatcher Street.

Nineteen people died in traffic crashes across Nebraska in June, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

A Rosebud man has been sentenced for transporting a stolen gun across state lines from Nebraska to South Dakota.

A Pine Ridge, South Dakota woman has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly crash in 2022.

Chadron State College and the Saigon Business School (SBS) have signed an affiliation agreement that will benefit students seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree at CSC.

The Thedford Public School District’s request to make a one time increase to its property tax authority by $1 million dollars has failed.

A $3 million dollar bond for the Cody-Kilgore School District to build a new pre-k through 7th grade school in Cody has passed.

A single engine air tanker, or SEAT, is now stationed in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

A purchase agreement has been signed for a new movie theater in Valentine, according to Valentine Economic Development Director Mark Hagge.

A female died after being hit by a vehicle north of Valentine, Nebraska, according to Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement.

The American Red Cross is urgently seeking blood donors. The organization says it’s seen a concerning trend—around 20,000 fewer blood donations in just one month.

Authorities have released the name of the bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash near Valentine on Saturday, along with the name of the person charged in connection with the death.

Valentine Police are urging the public to follow firework safety guidelines after discarded fireworks caused a dumpster fire.

After around eight years of planning and fundraising, a new veterans' memorial now stands outside of the Cherry County Courthouse in Valentine.

Deputies from the Cherry County Sheriff’s Office have made an arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash west of Valentine on Saturday morning.

The National Weather Service has rated the tornado that hit Whitman, Nebraska and the surrounding area as EF-3.

Amid public criticism regarding the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic’s struggles to retain and recruit employees, CEO Jim Bargen provided an update to county commissioners on the facility’s ongoing efforts.

Hundreds of bicyclists are traveling across the Sandhills this week for Tour De Nebraska.

Glen Spaugh has held the position since February 2019.

Cherry County fairgoers will notice some changes this year.

A tornado tore through Whitman, Nebraska on Tuesday night, destroying homes and injuring one person.

Work is almost done on a temporary route around a landslide in western Wyoming that has closed a vital road for thousands of commuters.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado has won the Republican primary in a House race she jumped into last year after switching districts.

Nearly 40 behavioral health professionals and students attended the seventh annual Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) conference at Chadron State College June 14.

A Valentine police officer who was injured while on duty has returned to the force.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Brown County on Thursday, June 20.

Severe storms on Thursday night have led to significant flooding and road closures in and around Ainsworth, Nebraska.

The Fairbury community is coming together to take positive steps towards increasing its employment rate. 

Many minors who drink get alcohol from their parent’s house.

An electrical fire is to blame for a structure fire early Monday morning in McCook.

Paint Along the Niobrara River is a four day event near Valentine, Nebraska.

Grant County's rich history is being recognized with a new roadside historical marker.

The market will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 3-6 p.m. at the Martin City Park.

Mammoth bones that were unearthed in the Sandhills are now on display in Valentine.

A new Miss Rodeo Nebraska was crowned Wednesday night at the Wild West Arena.

An hours-long standoff Friday evening in North Platte resulted in the arrest of North Platte resident Marshall Gallegos.

Volunteers in the Sandhills are repairing turtle fences damaged by flooding, severe weather and car crashes.

The Sandhills are known for world-class golf courses, but in north-central Nebraska you’ll also find another unique type of golfing experience—a sand green course.

Youtube personality Benny Potter died in a single-vehicle accident near Fort Collins, Colo.

Some agricultural land owners in Cherry County will be receiving letters in the mail with new valuations.

Fifteen new people have been inducted into the Nebraska Wrestling Hall of Fame, including a Valentine man who was on the town’s first wrestling team.

Cherry County commissioners are considering an agreement to build a convention center at Mid-Plains Community College.

Valentine residents suffered $41,000 worth of damages during a May 29 storm, according to Cherry County Emergency Manager Jessica Coyle.

The Cherry County Assessor’s office has found an error in the recent valuations of some rural Valentine properties.

A large chunk of a mountain pass highway in Wyoming has collapsed, severing a well-traveled commuter link between small towns in eastern Idaho and the tourist destination of Jackson.

Sydney Brown is the new Publications Specialist at Chadron State College.

After Cherry County residents received letters about significant increases in property values, the Cherry County Board of Commissioners announced it will hold a special Board of Equalization meeting focused on valuation protests.