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Register for annual Vanderheiden Run

Registration is open for the annual Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, set for May 30 at Cody Park in North Platte. This race, to raise awareness of mental health, doubles as a fund raiser for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails.

Baller Nation displays resilience at Queen City Classic Tournament

The Baller Nation travel basketball team participated in the 36th annual Queen City Classic, held in Spearfish, South Dakota, on March 27-28, 2026. The tournament brought teams from across South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming, featuring competitors ranging from elementary to high school age and varying skill levels. Baller Nation competed in the 8th-grade boys Gold division. The team is primarily comprised of players from Todd County Middle School.

VHS Track results from the Buffalo Bill Invitational

Results from the Buffalo Bill Invitational, held Thursday, April 2, 2026 at North Platte. Boys Results through 15th place 100 Meter Dash - 12th place, Dominic Beebout, 11.57.

Down by one....at NSAA State

March 15, 2026, 9:00am It’s hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Valentine can now relate to. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Wednesday and fell 57-56 to the Freeman Falcons. Valentine’s defeat signaled the end of their 12-game winning streak at NSAA State Basketball Playoffs.

Basketball Recap: Valentine vs. Hemingford Bobcats

Mar 9, 2026, 8:43am Valentine extended their winning streak to 12 on Monday, March 9, bumping them up to 23-3. They breezed past the Hemingford Bobcats to the tune of 99-57. Valentine has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 22 points or more this season.

Cody-Kilgore earns sub-district runner-up

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Cowboys traveled to Mullen, NE fresh off a victory over the Hyannis Longhorns and ready to bring the fight to the Broncos in the D2-12 Sub-District Final. Unfortunately, the Broncos managed to edge Cody-Kilgore by a slim margin, winning the sub-district championship by a score of 53-51.

Strategic trail ride changes made at select state parks

To strategically improve efficiencies and manage resources across the Nebraska state park system, guided horse trail rides have been discontinued at Ponca State Park and Chadron State Park. Nebraska Game and Parks will continue offering trail rides at Fort Robinson, Platte River, Eugene T.

Smith announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) invites high school students across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 27.