Lawsuit accuses Wyoming State Hospital of abuse and neglect

A lawsuit alleges two Wyoming State Hospital patients died in the past 4 months because staff at the mental health institution failed to follow procedures in neglect, food choking, and medication error incidents. 

November 16, 2022Updated: November 16, 2022
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Commissioners approve 2027 mountain lion season

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair.

Observant Valentine residents help authorities recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect, get potentially deadly drugs off street

Observant residents in Valentine helped authorities recover a stolen vehicle and arrest a suspect after recognizing the vehicle from a Facebook post, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.

Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon

A powerful overnight storm caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure south of Rushville and Gordon, leaving residents without power and creating dangerous conditions along area roads.

Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun

A 20-year-old Valentine man was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities received a report of a man walking down the street with a scooter, yelling and carrying what appeared to be a handgun.