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During the week of March 29 to April 4, the following arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: • On March 29 at 12:08 a.m., a disturbance complaint in the 100 block of North Main Street lead to the arrest of a 24 year old Nebraska man for Third Degree Domestic Assault. • On April 3 at 10:50 a.m., a traffic stop in the 300 block of North Main Street lead to the arrest of a 26 year old South Dakota man on an outstanding arrest warrant for driving under the influence.

April 4, 2026 Omaha, NE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have rescued the subject of an AMBER Alert from Wisconsin and arrested the person sought in connection with the abduction. Saturday afternoon, NSP received information that a vehicle associated with an AMBER Alert, which had been issued in Wisconsin for 8-year-old Irene Lentz, was believed to be driving in Nebraska.

Friday, April 3, 2026,8:38 a.m. At 5:29 a.m., Valentine Fire and Ambulance were paged for a truck on fire at the construction site on Green St.

by Tina Boone Excitement filled Ecology Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026 as children gathered with eager anticipation, eyes scanning for the hidden candy treasures scattered throughout the grounds. This cherished annual event was hosted by the American Legion, with candy generously donated by Monty Krueger.

The Niobrara Council met March 19, 2026 in the meeting room of the Cherry County South Building located at 202 North Main Street, in Valentine. The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. with the following in attendance: Dallas Dodson, Les Hall, Wade Hollenbeck, Mary Mercure, Mike Murphy, Nina Nelson, Don Painter, Matt Sprenger, Andrew Steinhauser, Scott Wessel.

This story is made possible through a partnership between Flatwater Free Press and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Mike Wintz was nearly 4 miles away and in the thick of fighting the Morrill Fire when he heard over the radio that the flames were headed for his home.

The morning began with warm rolls, fresh coffee, and friendly conversation at the Vets Club on Main Street as Valentine hosted the 95th District 1 Convention. This annual gathering brought together members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion, and Legion Riders for a joint session on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Third quarter VMS High Honor Roll Fifth grade - Ryan Adams, Claire Arganbright, Lincoln Arnold, Spencer Beebout, Trey Benson, Ishita Chaudhari, Zane Christiansen, DukeDaugherty,ZaccaryDriving Hawk-Hodder, Bryan Fischer, Margaret Fischer, Laramie Foster, OakleiHawthorne,HenryJohnson, Camille King, Lauralee Krueger, Sadie Lurz, Orion Markley, Darien Marshall, Evan Moosman, Scott Moser, Blake O’Kief, Lilly Oakes, Harper Osnes, Elizaveta Plaksina, Etson Qualley, Kaylee Reikofski, Adley Swanson, Cameron Wackler. Sixth grade - Kase Arganbright, Lilly Bailey, Robert Burdick, Sarah Burge, Chloe Christiansen, Charlotte Coleman, Cooper Connot, Gunnar Fernau, Kyra Garwood, Ryker Liddy, Kaylee Luthy, Brooke Nelson, Samuel Osburn, Luke Osnes, Kyleigh Parkhurst, Briggs Patterson, Collier Reagle, Henry Schadel, Maverick Thornton, Taylor Two Strike, Shayla Ward, Tate Ward.

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Nebraska Extension and two federal partner agencies will hold informational meetings on wildfire recovery April 8-10 in western Nebraska to help farmers and ranchers learn about available resources and address local needs. The program will include information on wildfire disaster relief programs and technical assistance, grazing and cropping options, recovery resources, mental health support and next steps.