137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Millions more walleye could soon be stocked across Nebraska, thanks to spawning efforts in the Valentine area.

April 17, 2026Updated: April 17, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Meet the aircraft, crews on standby in Ainsworth following Sandhills fires

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Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

State

Former Nebraska State Senator Seeking to Unseat Republican Governor

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137 million walleye eggs collected during Valentine area spawning

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Sports

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Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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