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Happy birthday to Gene Lurz, who will celebrate his 84th birthday on August 28. Cards can be sent to him at 29945 270th Ave, Valentine, NE 69201.

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Okay, I’m done complaining, as we have been blessed with nearly an inch of rain over this past weekend out south of town; hopefully it has come in time to save the pastures, which were dangerously close to going dormant.

Open call virtual Zoom auditions for‘AMERICANIDOL’inNebraska During this season’s first round of American Idol, hopefuls can sign up to audition face-to-face in front of producers and receive real-time feedback for a chance at making Idol history and being crowned the next American Idol as we enter season nine on ABC.

The Lawrence Turner picnic was held August 3, 2025, at the City Park pavilion. In attendance was Lawrence Turner of Valentine, three generations of Caroline Graham, of Rushville; her grandson Dustin, and his daughter, Gracie, of Miller, SD.

The Domestic Abuse Death Review Team (DADRT) issued its 2025 report, which examines cases of domestic violence deaths in Nebraska with the goal of preventing future violence. The Domestic Abuse Death Review Act went into effect July 21, 2022.

Voucher models, sometimes referred to as “taxi vouchers,” use tickets or coupons issued by a sponsoring agency that eligible riders exchange with local public transportation agencies for a ride. The sponsoring agency is responsible for establishing partnerships with this provider, which may include dial-a-ride services, taxi or on-demand operators, or agency vans.

Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief that supports cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under a “Product of USA” label. South Dakota ranchers sued when manufacturers wrongly used the “Product of USA” label on its foreign- sourced beef products. The district court ruled for the ranchers, and the case is now on appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

AUGUST 15, 2025 LINCOLN, NE — The summer driving season is rolling to a stop and the Nebraska State Patrol is working to keep roadways safe. Troopers throughout Nebraska will be working overtime for the next few weeks as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

They show up on menus, posters and packages: QR codes. The black and white pixelated squares are seemingly everywhere, offering a quick way to pay for parking, view a restaurant menu or enter a contest.