Ainsworth Invite for the VHS Lady Badgers golfers was held August 27, 2026. Valentine was able to take nine players; varsity Tierney Miller, Joni Cox, Rylee Wackler, Kassie Hanson and Ali Weller; JV - Leti Alvarez, Brooklyn Coyle, Ara'Vani Johnson and Leah Osnes.

The Badger Cross Country team competed at Frederick Peak Thursday, August 27, 2026. Results for the boys 5,000 meter varsity: second place, Deklin Titus, 21:03.54 SB; third place, Isaac Utecht, 22:08.30 SB; fourth place, Reed Greenough, 22:15.80 PB; fifth place, Duncan Mosner,n23:14.07 SB; sixth place, Trevor Burdick, 24:22.29 PB; seventh place, Kyan Carlsen, 24:26.41 PB; ninth place, Allen Ward, 25:58.74 SB; 10th place, Jason Manewal, 27:26.72 PB; 14th place, Owen Moosman, 37:19.60 PB.

f One of the first things I fell in love with after moving to the Sandhills was the wildlife. To have an active bald eagle nest on our ranch has always felt like a blessing ~ a privilege to live among these incredible creatures and witness them soaring, perching and raising their young.

VALENTINE, NE — The National Park Service has selected Chris Mather as the next superintendent of Niobrara National Scenic River. He will assume the role in mid-September 2026. The position reports to the Missouri National Recreational River Superintendent.

Laken Krogman in the saddle bronc riding this past weekend at the Dawson County High School Rodeo at the fairgrounds in Lexington. He finished second with 61 points Saturday, but didn’t make the whistle Sunday.

Market Goat Class 1 - Champion, Christen Larson; Reserve Champion, Lillica Jackson; Blue, Case Larson, Ivy Jackson. Class 2 - Champion, Christen Larson;ReserveChampion,Heston Wickman.