Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Miss Nebraska is taking a message about mental health and self-worth to rural Nebraska communities, encouraging young people to break free from the pressures of comparison — especially in the age of social media.

May 19, 2026Updated: May 19, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

Near-blizzard conditions shut down I-80 in Wyoming as spring snowstorm slams region

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State'

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

State

The Norfolk Housing Agency is expanding affordable housing in northeast Nebraska

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Regional

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Winter storm shuts down long stretches of I-80 in Wyoming as snow, power outages hammer region

Colorado State Patrol's 'Operation I-25 State-to-State'

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

State

The Norfolk Housing Agency is expanding affordable housing in northeast Nebraska

Miss Nebraska’s Message in Valentine: Stop Comparing, Start Believing

Hospital CEO seeks hospital district discussion

Scottsbluff Parks and Recreation creates first Pickleball League

Volunteers spring to action for storm recovery

Fire tears through buildings in downtown Creighton

Sports

WNCC to hold volleyball individual, team camps in June

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

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

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