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LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement welcoming and thanking members of Nebraska Task Force One back to Nebraska. The 45-member group — Nebraska’s Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Team — spent the last two weeks helping aid flood recovery efforts in Texas.

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is alerting the public that mosquitoes collected near O’Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska.

During the week of July 20 - 26, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • On July 22, at 6:12 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of N. Main Street to remove two intoxicated persons from a residence.

Cherry County Hospital Ambulance announced the retirement of several members. Pictured above, Leroy and Kate Songer with CCHA President Duane Lamb. Leroy had over 30 years of service, while his wife Kate had just under 30 years in EMS. Pictured above right, Linda Ramos had 15 years of service.

Cody, NE — The Cody-Kilgore School District is proud to announce the Grand Opening of its brand-new PK–5 Elementary School building on Wednesday, August 14, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. The celebration will be held on-site and is open to the entire community.

The weather wasn’t the most cooperative for the record setting crowd, but - they weren’t rained, smoked, or stormed out said organizers of the 32nd annual Nebraska Star Party with the theme Step into the Darkness. They met at the Snake Arm of Merritt Reservoir, where dark skies reign supreme.

It may feel like summer is flying by, with the Cherry County Fair and school just around the corner— but don’t hang up your flipflops just yet! There’s still plenty of summer fun left in Valentine.

Valentine, Nebraska – Niobrara National Scenic River is thrilled to announce the participation of renowned storyteller and musician Chris Sayre during the upcoming Nebraska Star Party on July 24, 2025. Sayre will deliver two captivating presentations at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Valentine, Nebraska – Come learn about fossils! Join Shane Tucker, Nebraska’s Highway Paleontologist, at the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center in Valentine, NE, for a thrilling program on August 1! Did you know that some of the fossils found in Nebraska are over 300 million years old? Dive into the remarkable fossil heritage of Nebraska and the Niobrara River corridor at this exciting event!

The Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic will provide a range of free dental services including exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more to eligible Nebraska veterans, spouses, and surviving spouses.