at the 25th annual and a buyers chance at $2,500 off a new bull TheBullBashCommittee-made up of Chairman Shane Keller, Bradley Cardinal , Bryan Keller, Sydney Dexter, Joanna Connot, Kim Jeffers, Valerie Petersen, Monty Neiffer, Brent Nollette, and Justin Ward, DMV - have worked all year long to bring you this MAIN EVENT, January 14, 2026 in downtown Valentine. The 25th annual Bull Bash really does have something for everyone.

Lady Badger Wrestling is taking six to NSAA State in Omaha. Reegan Eggert 100, Bayley Burdick 115, Danika Janssen 120, Samantha Sprenger 130, Haddison Mundorf 135, and Addie Sexson 235. Good Luck to the team and coaches!

The youth Badger Basketball teams were in action at the roundball tournament. The 6th grade team walked away as runner-up. Their record was 2-1 on the day. Wins against the Gamers and Gordon-Rushville, and

The home team went undefeated on Saturday to win the 7th/8th grade boys division of the Roundball Tournament held February 7, 2026, at the Valentine High School. Four area teams competed in the pool-play tournament.

BarebackriderGarrettShadbolt of Merriman had his 2026 campaign to return to the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas off to a strong start, but he was sidelined last week for several months because he needed surgery to repair a hip problem that he said had been nagging him the past year.

VALENTINE, NE — The Sand Painters Art Club and Valentine Public Library are the proud hosts of the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs (ANAC) Travel Show throughout the month of February. The exhibit showcases a premier selection of artwork from across the state, bringing Nebraska’s finest creative talents to the Sandhills. Leading the exhibition is local artist and Sand Painter Art Club member David Dorsey, who earned the prestigious Best of Show award for his acrylic painting, Barn Swallow.