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The 2026 mountain lion hunting season in Nebraska’s Niobrara Unit closed Jan. 6 when the harvest sublimit of three females was met.

Spending Christmas Day with Jack and Bonnie VanderWey was their son Jason and his wife Shelly, Nigel and daughter Scarlet, Cody, Shyla and children Wesley and Salem. Vern and Marlys Walkling enjoyed one of their Christmas gifts last Sunday - a night at Spearfish Canyon Lodge.

by BJ Roshone As the winter deepens and the snow blankets the Sandhills, Fort Niobrara shines brighter than ever thanks to the combined efforts of soldiers and townsfolk from Valentine. This week, the garrison transformed its parade grounds and quarters into a festive scene worthy of the season.

Leo Brinda Unit #90 American Legion Auxiliary invites everyone to create homemade Valentines for area veterans. Around 1,000 are needed per year to reach regional veteran homes and individuals. Cards must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”. Drop off at Valentine Public Library or KVSH Radio by 5:30 p.m. on February 2.

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The 2025 holidays are over as are the many events and activities we enjoyed this past year, and a new year has begun. With the new year, preparations are well underway for annual events, and some have already comm enced, such as the National Western Stock Show in Denver.

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” or are told to “listen to their gut” when making a decision. Do you know what your gut is trying to tell you? There are multiple things that your digestive system can do to get your attention. Do you know what your body is trying to tell you? Here are some of the things your gut could be trying to say.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Mid-Plains Community College and JNW Consulting to offer an educational opportunity at our local MPCC campus. This is a great chance to learn practical business and employment practices specifically relevant to small businesses.

During the week of January 4 - 10, 2026, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department: • On January 7, at 7:15 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of an unruly customer in the 500 block of East Highway 20. A 39 year old Nebraska woman was arrested for Disturbing the Peace and Criminal Trespassing.

The Valentine Chamber of Commerce has rescheduled the annual Cork Thornton Ice Fishing Tournament for March 6-7..