Cody-Kilgore fans packed the stands on Thursday, February 27, 2025, hoping to see their Cowboys (15-8) triumph in the D2-12 Round 2 matchup against the Hay Springs Hawks (13-9). The rematch against Hay Springs was a much-anticipated conclusion to the subdistrict series. Fortunate for the Cowboy faithful, Cody-Kilgore did not disappoint as they defeated the Hawks 65-63 in dramatic fashion at the CK Corral in Cody.

Youth Boys Basketball played a total of three tournaments in Bassett, Stuart and Valentine. During practices, coaches worked on not only skills, but built team unity.

Do you know what a Natural Resource District (NRD) is and what they do? The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District will be hosting two special meetings this month to provide an overview into their proposed office remodel, parking lot, and green infrastructure project. Monday, March 10, 2025 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Valentine, NE, native and VHS Class of 2013 graduate, Kolton Brown, released his first music EP (Extended Play), Find A Girl, on February 10, 2025. He started his music career at the age of four, singing karaoke whenever and wherever he could. He was involved in music throughout his schooling. His high school music teacher, Mrs. Tammy Russell, was a great inspiration and supporter of his talents and helped shape his love of music.

Valentine Badger wrestling team sent seven boys to NSAA State Championship Wrestling. As a team they scored 43.5 points.

The NSAA Girls State Championship got underway Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. For the first time, the girls will have a two-day standalone state tournament separate from the boys. Also new this season, there are two classifications of schools for girls wrestling.