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Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, Ella, Clara and Leora were in Lincoln over the weekend where they were guests of Tayler and JayLynn Schubauer, and attended the celebration of life of Lizzie’s uncle, Tom Simons. Rick and Peggy Medema, Dan Medema and Katy McCleary of Valentine also attended. Tom passed away February 21 at the age of 76.

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is urging Nebraskans to use extra caution when hiring contractors for home or business repairs and remodeling. While all contractors working in the state are required to register with NDOL, registration doesn’t guarantee the quality of their work.

The North Central Nebraska RC&D will not hold a meeting in June. However, we have several upcoming events and announcements: • June 9 - 10: Tire Amnesty in O’Neill • June 17-18: Ranch Expo Booth and Battery Recycling– Please stop by and say hello! In conjunction with the booth, we will be accepting batteries for recycling.

Summer weather can change quickly, bringing storms, power outages, extreme heat, and travel delays. Having a simple emergency kit ready can help keep you and your family safe and prepared.

Beginning on Monday, June 15, Dowden Street in Valentine will be closed from Highway 12 to 9th Street for about six weeks for interceptor sewer construction..

June 8, 2026 (Fremont, NE — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a standoff in Fremont overnight Saturday into Sunday. Saturday at approximately 11:00 p.m., Fremont Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1200 block of North L Street.

Micro-surfacing work will begin on N-95, west of Chambers June 5, 2026 ~ Ainsworth, NE Weather permitting, work began Monday, June 8, on Nebraska Highway 95 (N-95), from the Jct. of N-11 and N-95 to the west corporate limits of Chambers, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.

LINCOLN, NE — The impact of elder financial abuse is significant. While it can involve trusted individuals like caregivers or family members, scams by strangers are also a major threat.

There is a type of wetland found in the Nebraska Sandhills that holds mystery and wonder — fens. Unique and rare plant species make their home in this boggy and bouncy land. Formed over thousands of years, fens are an important part of our natural history and are critical in cleaning our air and water. But first, what makes a fen a wetland?

There were no arrests reported by the Valentine Police Department last week. During the week of May 3 - June 6, officers responded to 29 calls for service.