Amid a nationwide shortage of emergency medical service personnel, Cherry County Ambulance is celebrating the dedication and longevity of four employees.

In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement who was convicted of killing two federal agents during a 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Two people were arrested after Valentine Police say they discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia in their possession at Valentine City Park.

Chadron State College has embarked on an in-depth planning process to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic plan and is requesting input from community members during a community planning session Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Firefighters from several departments worked together Thursday evening into early Friday morning to contain a grass fire northwest of Mullen.

A 22-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale fentanyl and cocaine distribution ring operating on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

While few details are available, the Hooker County Sheriff’s Office confirms that the fire started Thursday evening near Highway 97, close to mile marker 82.

Campers looking for electrical hookups near the Niobrara National Scenic River could soon have more options.

Nebraska Game and Parks (NGPC) is ramping up efforts to monitor mountain lions in the Niobrara Unit by increasing collaring operations and analyzing population data.

The Nebraska Sandhills are earning international attention for being the only U.S. destination to make the list of Atlas Obscura’s "Five Best Places Our Readers Want to Go in 2025."

The investigation began in June 2023, following CyberTips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Art has the power to bring communities closer together, but hosting art events in small towns often comes with unique challenges.

Authorities say icy roads are to blame for a deadly crash west of Kyle, South Dakota.

Eseah Ingram, WNCC's assistant soccer coach, will be taking on the head coach position as of February 1. He has served as the assistant soccer coach for two seasons.

A Rushville, Nebraska woman and a Porcupine, South Dakota man are facing charges for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from the Oglala Sioux Tribe.

Valentine man is the new Cherry County Highway Superintendent. J.D. Osburn has worked for the department for six years, including three years as a foreman.

When workplace issues arise—whether with a coworker or a manager or about a service—many employees turn to their Human Resources (HR) department for help.

The Cherry County Board of Commissioners has appointed new leadership for the upcoming year.

A 59-year-old Gordon man has reached a plea agreement in a child pornography case.

One of the most popular restaurants in the Sandhills is closing its doors, but the family behind Peppermill isn’t saying goodbye to the restaurant industry, and the building now has new owners.

Over the past couple of weeks, authorities on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation say several traffic strops led to the seizure of drugs, guns and alcohol used during illegal trafficking.

A woman is dead and two others injured in a series of three stabbings in Denver.

Rosebud Sioux Tribe (RST) Law Enforcement say officers found evidence of a drug distribution operation during a search warrant on Jan. 10 in the Rosebud community.

Amid a nationwide challenge to hire law enforcement personnel, 15 recruits are joining the Nebraska State Patrol’s (NSP) latest training class.

Valentine city council members looked at potential design concepts for a new wellness center at their Thursday meeting.

Valentine Police officers were involved in a short vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening.

The Valentine School Board welcomed a new member and established its leadership team during Thursday’s meeting.

A 25-year-old Pine Ridge man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for seriously injuring an infant.

A data breach affecting PowerSchool, the largest cloud-based education software provider for K-12 schools in the U.S., was discussed at Thursday's Valentine School Board meeting.

A 29-year-old Oglala, South Dakota man has been sentenced to five years in prison following the death of his infant son in a car crash.

The Valentine City Council is scheduled to look at wellness center design concepts at this week’s meeting.

As Democratic governors across the country adapt to President-elect Donald Trump’s plans, some are trying to build a friendly relationship while others are strategizing ways to resist.

A Gordon woman who is accused of stealing from both the Rushville Housing Authority and the Sheridan County American Legion baseball program has reached a plea deal.

The Nebraska Supreme Court opened its session Tuesday with a case centered on a hog confinement facility near Crookston in north-central Nebraska.

A former North Platte High School educator convicted in two separate cases last year was sentenced in Lincoln County District Court.

Thirty cents for a loaf of bread, $4,500 for a new car—that was 1976. It was also the year Doug Boyer started working for the Cherry County Roads Department. Now, after nearly 50 years, Boyer is retiring.

A McCook woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a gun near a teenager during an argument Friday afternoon.

Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run between Pine Ridge and Whiteclay on Friday evening.

The Elks National Foundation is hosting its annual Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest for children ages 8-13.

This marks one of three pediatric flu deaths already reported statewide during the 2024-25 flu season.

Peppermill & EKV Lounge will serve its final meals on Feb. 28, 2025.

The latest report from the Department of Health shows that more than 650 people were diagnosed with the flu in just one week. This number only includes those who were tested by doctors, not those who didn’t seek medical attention for their symptoms.

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A man is facing multiple felony charges after a high-speed chase throughout Sheridan County.

Colorado becomes the second state to allow psychedelic therapy this week after two years of rulemaking.

Kyle and Kurt Arganbright will be the co-publishers of Midland News following the sale of the paper by its previous owners.

On Tuesday, commissioners appointed Jessica Hanson to the position.

A Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition is making its way to Mission, South Dakota.

On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Samantha Leonard to the position, following the resignation of Brittny Longcor earlier this year.

This change means expectant mothers in Winner and surrounding areas will have to travel farther for labor and delivery, as many nearby towns have also discontinued these services.

The President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has declared an extended state of emergency on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, citing what he describes as an “escalating and catastrophic breakdown of law and order.”

Amid a nationwide struggle to recruit and retain law enforcement officers, one Valentine police officer is celebrating a major milestone: a decade of service.

Nebraska is facing a critical affordable housing shortage. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the state is short more than 40,000 rental units for extremely low-income households.

Chadron Police arrested a 21-year-old man on Christmas night following a physical altercation that left one person hospitalized with a neck injury.

A juvenile boy is dead and another has been arrested after a Christmas Day shooting in Pine Ridge.

Even with Christmas just wrapped up, the City of Valentine has been preparing for a different holiday for months.

Two men are behind bars after separate high-speed pursuits in western Nebraska.

Business will continue as usual at Midland Printing in Valentine, with a local couple buying the company.

Just days before its anticipated closure, the Ainsworth Star-Journal has been saved in a last-minute agreement by three local families.

A North Platte man sustained serious injuries Monday morning after being struck by a semi at the intersection of 4th and Jeffers streets.

Authorities are searching for a Jeep Cherokee believed to have been involved in a break-in at the Dollar General in Trenton early Monday morning.

Gone are the days when Christmas trees sparkled solely with classic baubles and tinsel. Younger generations are decking their halls with creativity and self-expression.

A fire northeast of Broken Bow is now approximately 75% contained, according to the Broken Bow Volunteer Fire Department.

The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals (NSASSP) selected Chadron High School Principal and Chadron State College alum Jerry Mack as the 2025-26 High School Principal of the Year.