Here's a story we can talk about. XI Beta Omega sorority donated 250.00 to Teammates for the book vending machine at Valentine Elementary. Remember, Teammates is in need of volunteers! Contact Angie Jordan at VES.

The sixth graders went 1-1 on Saturday at the Bassett tournament. They lost to Creighton and beat West Holt.

The Badger basketball teams hosted West Holt on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The Lady Huskies came into the contest with an 8-2 record. They took control and didn’t hold back. The Lady Badgers couldn’t get things going, and the Husky defense held them to 31 points. The Lady Huskies earned their 9th win of the season, 62-31. Next for the Lady Badgers was the Lady Indians of Broken Bow, a 7-4 team. This was another tough battle for the Lady Badgers. Broken Bow took the lead and took control of the game very early in the game. The lead got to be too much, and the Lady Badgers weren’t able to fight back. The Lady Badgers were defeated by a score of 73-37 for their fourth loss of the season.

The Valentine Children & Families Coalition (VCFC) recently celebrated the grand opening of Heart City Childcare, marking the completion of a two-year project dedicated to addressing the growing need for childcare in Valentine. The new facility officially opened on January 5, 2026.

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The Basketball teams ended 2025 at the Chadron Holiday Tournament with both teams bringing home third place. The Lady Badgers took on the Class B Gering Lady Bulldogs for the first round games.