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January 10, 2024, Lincoln — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 350 weather- related incidents during last week’s strong winter storm. From the start of the storm on Monday morning, January 8, through Tuesday evening, troopers performed 310 motorist assists, responded to 37 crashes, and assisted other agencies with 23 incidents.

Incidents On 12/02/2023 at 4:48 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Highway 20 for a disturbance. A 31 year old Valentine woman was arrested for criminal trespassing and possession of a controlled substance.

We know it’s winter - but this past weekend was one for the record books! NOAA Weather in North Platte, said Valentine set a lowest daily maximum temperature of -9 Saturday, January 13, 2024, which broke the old record of -5 set in 1979.

The area’s sporting teams were able to get in one game Tuesday, January 9, 2024, when Cody-Kilgore traveled to VHS to compete with the Badgers. The Badgers won the contest over the Cowboys with a score of 76-44.

Lincoln-Governor Jim Pillen is sharing his appreciation and state agencies are providing updates, as progress is made in the aftermath of a severe winter storm. An emergency declaration has allowed the state to seek assistance from South Dakota through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). As a result, Nebraska received two truck-mounted blowers and two loader blowers as well as crew support, which will help supplement crews from the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), who have been working non-stop to reopen highways and local roads.

M Daily breakfast at Cody and Kilgore: cereal, toast, fruit, juice and milk. Daily lunch at Cody and Kilgore: salad bar, relish tray, bread, lettuce, fruit and milk.

First Baptist Church 2nd and Green St.• 531-257-5592 Pastor Tim Wilkinson Worship Schedule SUNDAY Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Livestream on Facebook valentinefirstbaptistchurch Sunday School Classes (all ages) 9:30-10:45 a.m.

ACTIVITIES Cards/Board Games/Pool available daily. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Mitchel Tech announces fall President’s List A total of 356 Mitchell Technical College students earned recognition on the Fall 2023 President’s List, according to MTC President Mark Wilson. To be named to the list, students must earn a term Grade Point Average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and be registered for at least 12 credit hours of academic work during the semester.

When it’s freezing outside, we have the second round of our soup contest! Winning week two with her smoked corn chowder was Rachel Wade, coming in second was Riawna Reimers with chicken enchilada, in third place making a green pepper soup was Tammy Garvin, Kristy Reimers made a cheesy potato and Donald McCleary made a potato soup!