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Chronic wasting disease surveillance conducted in southwestern Nebraska during the November and December deer seasons detected 197 positive cases in deer. In the Buffalo, Republican, Platte, and Frenchman management units 785 samples were collected for testing.

The long-awaited day arrived at last, and Fort Niobrara welcomed Christmas with warmth, laughter, and the joy of community. Soldiers, townsfolk from Valentine, and children of all ages gathered together to celebrate, marking a season of generosity, friendship, and holiday spirit.

From my Window How the term, old wives’ tales got named is a mystery in itself, but we all have been subjected to the fallacies generated by these expressions. Supposedly, old wives’ tales are a type o f urban legend said to be passed down by older women to a younger generation, however, I am certain that older men played a part in spreading the fables.

And we have a winner!!!! During the annual Santa Night Oldies Christmas Program on KVSH this little guy, six year old Daniel Bopp, answered a Christmas related trivia question to win the following: • Oil change from Premium Auto • Salsa mix from Huskerland Hardware • Nebraska Basket from IGA • 201 Gift Certificate • Flashlight set from Hometown Lumber • 54 qt Igloo cooler from KVSH Daniel is the son of Brian and Risa Bopp of Valentine. The question he answered: When was Dr.

We had a taste of winter weather over the weekend. A little snow, high winds, and just plain blustery. With subzero temperatures, the ice fishermen are still holding out hope for ice. It was a good weekend to hunker down – read a book, bake some bread, or take a nap. (Unless you have livestock!)

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Heartland Energy will continue providing electric service to the city of Valentine, NE, strengthening a partnership that began eight years ago when the city first sought a new power supplier. Since then, Heartland has supported Valentine with reliable service and an array of programs to support community growth and prosperity.

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS)extendedthetimeline for providers and the public to submit feedback on the Behavioral Health Service Definitions for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. DHHS is also receiving feedback on the Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, and Applied Behavior Analysis Provider Manual. The public comment period for both has been extended to January 31, 2026.

Rural Mainstreet Index records highest reading since July 2023 More than one-third of bank CEOs report local recession January 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance: • The region’s overall or Rural Mainstreet Index climbed to its highest reading since July 2023. • Almost one in four bankers, or 23.1%, support reducing short-term interest rates by .25% at the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting on January 27-28.

Reuben Powell, White River, SD. Theft / unlawful taking $501 - $1,499, class I misdemeanor, amended, probation 12 months, $50 cost - Officer D.