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During the week of May 3 - 9, one arrest was reported by the Valentine Police Department: • On May 8, at 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of the Valentine Elementary School. A juvenile male was taken into custody and charged with Assault in the Third Degree.

May11,2026~Lincoln,NE—The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the rebranding of the Omaha-based State Operations Center (SOC) to the Traffic Management Center (TMC), marking a shift to a more proactive approach in managing Nebraska’s transportation system.

A new study on behalf of Trace One has identified which U.S. states are seeing the largest decline in alcohol use.

May 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The names of two fallen Nebraska heroes have been added to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Wall in Grand Island. During a ceremony this morning, Trooper Kyle McAcy #302 and Corrections Officer Kolby Baber were honored with placement on the Memorial Wall.

Lincoln, NE, April 28, 2026 —Individuals with a passion for agriculture, leadership and shaping the future of Nebraska are encouraged to apply for the Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program’s 45th cohort. Applications for the state’s premier agricultural leadership development program are now being accepted through June 15, 2026.

VALENTINE, NE– Beginning May 22, the Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center will be open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT through September 19. The visitor center will remain open on all major holidays during the summer season.

VALENTINE, NE – May 8, 2026 – Cherry County Hospital (CCH) proudly recognized Christy Sprenger as the recipient of its first-ever DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a milestone moment for the organization as it joins healthcare institutions around the world in honoring exceptional nursing care through The DAISY Foundation.

Perched quietly on a hill just north of Crookston, a weathered limestone building still stands watch over the prairie ~ silent, sturdy, and filled with stories. Time has worn its walls, prairie winds have tested its strength, and years have left their mark, yet Rock School remains. To some, it may appear to be just another forgotten country schoolhouse. But to the families whose lives passed through its doors, it represents something far greater: perseverance, education, community, and the enduring spirit of rural Nebraska.

Valentine Community Schools will once again be providing free lunches to children during the summer. There are no income requirements or registration.

With proud memories glowing across a big screen and the hum of conversation filling the gym, the Valentine FFA Chapter gathered to mark a significant milestone - its 70th annual FFA Banquet. More than an evening of recognition, the event reflected roots grounded in agricultural tradition and the promise of futures still taking shape.