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United Airlines will make changes for people with wheelchairs after a government investigation

Chicago (AP)-United Airlines has agreed to improve air travel for passengers in wheelchairs after the federal government investigated a complaint by a disability-rights advocate. United and the Transportation Department said Thursday that the airline will add a filter to the booking tool on its website to help consumers find flights on which the plane can more easily accommodate their wheelchairs.

Lunch Menu

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

Fire Prevention Week is next week! Valentine Fire Department is hosting an open house October 8

It’s that time of year again and Fire Prevention Week will be recognized October 8-14. The theme for this year will focus on kitchen safety, but as always fire safety should be acknowledged throughout the entire home. The Valentine Volunteer Fire Department would like to remind everyone to change smoke detector batteries twice a year and if you have older detectors, they should be updated. Please discuss with your family your fire escape plan and a family meeting place in the event of a fire.

Third Street Barber Shop holds Ribbon Cutting

“If you haven’t experienced a straight razor shave, you need to!” said Adam Moosman of Valentine’s new barber shop, located at 128 Third Street - because barber shops aren’t just about getting a trim!

Breaking the Chains of Stigma

This being National Mental Illness Awareness week, it is interesting that in a world where significant strides have been made in science and technology, the stigma surrounding mental illness persists as a pervasive and damaging force. While we have achieved great progress in treating and understanding mental health disorders, the societal stereotypes and biases associated with them continue to hinder those who suffer.

Drivers, ag producers share the road during harvest season

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023, Lincoln — Harvest is in full swing across Nebraska and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages all motorists to be aware of agriculture equipment traveling on roads throughout the state.

Rounded up! South Dakota cowboys and cowgirls rustle up hundreds of bison in nation’s only roundup

South Dakota cowboys and cowgirls rounded up a herd of more than 1,500 bison Friday as part of an annual effort to maintain the health of the species, which has rebounded from near-extinction. Visitors from across the world cheered from behind wire fencing as whooping horseback riders chased the thundering, wooly giants across hills and grasslands in Custer State Park.

Borrowers are reassessing their budgets as student loan payments resume

NEW YORK (AP)-Millions of Americans must start repaying their federal student loans again in October, with monthly payments averaging hundreds of dollars a month. To get ready, borrowers are cutting expenses, taking on additional work, and looking for options to reduce their monthly payments.

The secret to losing weight

People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in a sustained and successful manner. Here are a few of the ways people do lose weight, and the secrets of their success. Some people should not lose weight, so please talk to your doctor.