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Whether you're lounging on a beach or hiking through the mountains, even on vacation, most of us stay connected. From snapping vacation selfies to booking hotels on the go to discovering local restaurants, travel and tech go hand in hand.

Celebrate 30 years of the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail with a bike ride, dinner and social on the bridge on Friday, September 5 in Valentine. Register to attend the bike ride and dinner portions at OutdoorNebraska.

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Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough. They, and their baits, really are up against all the competition in the water.

In the vast expanses of rural America, the hum of a transit bus is more than just a sound—it’s a lifeline. Connecting people to essential services, jobs, education, and community events, rural transit plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of life for those who call these areas home.

Creativity and innovation were rewarded at the 2025 Lick Tub Challenge, hosted by the North Central RC&D. Held in conjunction with the Sandhills Ranch Expo, repurposed lick tubs were converted from waste and judged on originality and functionality.

JULY 8, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 32 impaired drivers from the road over the Independence Day Weekend. “This weekend included celebrations across the state and many people who made the wise decision to avoid driving impaired,” said Colonel Bryan Waugh, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Financial scams are as old as the concept of currency. But consumers’ vulnerability to scams has seemingly increased in the twenty- first century, when the Internet and devices like smartphones have enabled scammers to gain access to potential victims’ financial information and even gain virtual entry into their homes.

For all the runners out there... or walkers, or stroller pushers...for those who are on the move, Mark Gudgle, formerly of Valentine, has begun a new race, the inaugural Valentine Marathon, which encourages people of all abilities and ages to participate in this Boston Marathon qualifer, right here in Valentine! The date is Saturday, August 2, 2025, and people will compete on the Cowboy Trail.

“Nebraska is flat as a waffle,” shares Army veteran Mike Owens, enjoying a cold drink in Cody, NE after a windy uphill trek on Highway 20 Friday, June 20. Air Force vet Frank Nicholson agrees with a laugh.