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The Nebraska 4‑H Premier Communication Event (PCE) is a two‑day state‑level competition for youth in Lincoln, NE, designed to showcase communication skills, explore industry issues, and connect with peers across the state. This year was held at the University of Nebraska‑Lincoln on the East Campus on June 16‑ 17, 2026.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Nebraska to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning April 21.

During the week of June 14-20, two arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • At 3:30 a.m. on June 14, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of East Highway 20.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran: “I commend President Trump for taking decisive action with the goal of eliminating Iran’s nuclear weapons capability. After much progress, I’m urging the administration to not lose sight of that objective. The president has put us in a position of strength. We cannot afford to squander it. I want more details from the administration on how the final deal will put America first, limit the regime’s ballistic missiles, and verifiably ensure Iran turns over its highly enriched uranium.”

Lincoln, NE, June 17, 2026 — Nebraska Extension is urging residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water to take immediate action to test their drinking water and treat any identified risks. Annual testing and recommended treatment is the only reliable way to ensure water safety and protect household health.

Rocky Mountain CIM Team 2 Transitioned to a Type 3 Team at 6:00 p.m. Current Conditions: Containment on the South Fork Fire is 90 percent and acres stand at 39,696.

“My love of animals helped me decide to provide this much needed service to our community. Spending the whole day loving on dogs is a dream come true for me. I look forward to serving you and your furry family members,” said Pam Battershaw, owner of Heart City Paw Spa, LLC.

b y Dahn Hagge, Volunteer Coordinator As we all enjoy the beautiful colors of spring, a new kind of “color” is appearing on Main Street. We are pleased to feature muralist Lauren Olson as she brings a stunning new mural to life on the Huskerland Hardware building in downtown Valentine.

Rising above Third and Macomb Streets, Centennial Hall stands as one of Valentine's most recognizable landmarks and one of Nebraska's most remarkable surviving school buildings. With its towering brick walls, native stone foundation, ornate woodwork, and distinctive central tower, the building is much more than a museum. It is a symbol of a community’s determination to preserve its history and pass its stories on to future generations.