Valentine, Nebraska — Cherry County Hospital and Clinic (CCHC) has been recognized nationally with the Excellence in Speech Solutions Award at the recent Solventum Summit.Theawardrecognizes the hospital’s implementation of AI-powered speech recognition and dictation technology, helping improve documentation accuracy, reduce administrative burden, and allow providers to spend more time focused on patient care.

Thereissomethingspecialabout walking through the doors of Centennial Hall. Maybe it’s the worn wooden floors.

Valentine joined communities across the nation on July 4 in commemorating America's 250th birthday with a day filled with patriotic traditions, historical reflection and community celebration. At 9:00 a.m., the community participated in the nationwide Let Freedom Ring observance, joining thousandsof communities,churches, cathedrals and national parks across the country in ringing bells to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

JULY 2, 2026, KEARNEY, NE — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Dog Unit. PSD Phoenix and PSD RJ have recently completed their certification and are now on the road serving Nebraska.

Wow my first four weeks into this IFYE experience has been eye opening! We - the two young IFYE adults and I from the United States - spent several days in Washington D.C. communicating with our Senators and Congressmen about targeting some funding in the new Farm Bill for IFYE USA. This will help these next generation of farmers and ranchers learn more about the nations abroad, and the youth to share these experiences and new ideas with our parents and communities to maybe invoke change in future perceptions and developnewconceptstoournormal agriculture practices.

VALENTINE, NE — The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association (SPRA) invites outdoor enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers to the August Fire Tower Trail Hike and Plant Tour on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This guided event offers a unique opportunity to explore the ecology of the Sandhills and the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.