Image: Cody Kilgore Unified Schools Facebook Page From Cody Kilgore Unified Schools' Facebook Page: Angela Anderson was recognized at the American Legion convention in Columbus NE on June 27th, 2026, for Middle School teacher of the year Awards. The Nebraska American Legion Teacher of the year program serves to recognize dedicated and devoted individuals who, on a constant basis give so much of themselves on behalf of the youth of Nebraska. Teachers are the unsung heroes who
VPD responded to 25 calls for service in the past week. During the week of July 26th to August 1st, two arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: At 8:20 PM on July 27th, an officer responded to a shoplifting complaint in the 700 block of East Highway 20. A 30 year old South Dakota man was arrested and charged with Theft by Shoplifting and Criminal Impersonation. At 2:30 AM on August 1st, a traffic stop near the intersection of 3rd and Hall Streets lead to th
This is the second fire at the apartment building in 2026. Pictures of the fire courtesy Joe Moore. Mission Volunteer Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at Sunrise Apartments in Mission Saturday evening at about 5:15pm. Firemen were already on scene of a traffic incident at the time of the fire call. According to Chief Joe Moore, Valentine Volunteer Fire Department was immediately requested for mutual aid to the fire, responding with a wonder pumpe
