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Sept. 15, 2026 ~ Lincoln, NE During the month of August 2026, 15 people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

Hatchetman: Slang for a person used in business, politics or sports to provoke, injure or eliminate a targeted person by dubious or nasty means. Enforcer: Slang for a person who maintains order and defends a star individual against a hatchetman.

September 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The region’s overall reading fell below growth neutral for the fourth time in the past six months. • Approximately, 79.0% of bankers reported that tariffs have a negative impact on the agriculture and livestock economy.

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What began with the rescue of a young bald eagle on July 20 became a journey of recovery, conservation and an unforgettable return to the skies of Cherry County. Along the way, it deepened my appreciation for the people who dedicate their lives to protecting wildlife and reminded me why these magnificent creatures hold such a special place in my heart.

Valentine City Manager, Shane Siewert, notified the radio stations September 17, 2026, with a Drinking Water Notice. “State regulations require us to provide public notice within 24 hours of receiving the results...” of the City’s well water testing.

“Wherewereyouwhentheworld stopped turnin’ that September day?” Twenty-five years have passed since that September morning when the world changed forever. Under a clear blue Nebraska sky, members of the Cherry County community gathered at the Valentine Fire Department on Hall Street to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the first responders, military members, and countless others whose lives were forever changed by the attacks.

Under the September sky, community members gathered Saturday at Third and Main Street in Valentine to celebrate more than a new mural. They gathered to celebrate the people, stories, heritage and connections that make Valentine and Cherry County a special place to call home.

We welcome you to Valentine, but more than just the town; It’s the heart of God’s Cow Country for miles and miles around; The heart of small communities, the ranches and the farms, The churches and the schools, with all their rural charm. Do you suppose the early settlers who homesteaded this land Thought it an oasis, those shallow hills of sand Flanked by fertile meadows filled with grasses lush and green, lakes and streams and rivers with water fresh and clean?