Valentine dance team wins two state championships after season of injuries

The Valentine High School dance team defended its Class C2 Jazz title this season, and added a state championship in Pom despite a year marked by injuries and last-minute changes.

February 25, 2026Updated: February 25, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Grizzly Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

State

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Valentine dance team wins two state championships after season of injuries

Regional

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Grizzly Bear Fire contained, Ash Pole Fire 47% contained near Chadron

Fatal crash closes Northbound Interstate 25

Denver native serves aboard one of world's largest warships

State

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

Freeze watch issued across Nebraska Panhandle region after weekend storms

Fire near Chadron reaches 90% containment, rugged terrain slows progress in northwest area

Severe storm causes significant damage in Fairbury; cleanup process underway

Second round of severe weather for southern Nebraska

Scottsbluff crash traps driver, no hospital transports reported

Sports

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Scottsbluff edges Sidney for team title at Ogallala Invitational

Bayard sweeps team titles at Class D-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

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