The Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands have issued a forest‑wide fire ban due to ongoing drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfire. The ban applies to the Pine Ridge, Bessey, Fall River, Wall, and Fort Pierre Ranger Districts. These districts manage Nebraska National Forests at Bessey and Pine Ridge Ranger Districts, Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest, as well as the Oglala, Buffalo Gap, and Fort Pierre National Grasslands.Stage 1 fire restrictions will be in
Johanna Michalek is Valentine's new Youth Activities Director The City of Valentine has announced the new head of it’s Youth Activities Department. Johanna Michalek began full duties in the Youth Activities office on Wednesday, July 15th, although she did start getting acquainted with the ins-and-outs of the position a few days prior. City Manager Shane Siewart stated that she is currently learning the ropes at the pool and is also preparing for the other roles that the you
Broken Bow Swim Results - Jul 12, 2026 Aubrey Benson (Girls 15 and up) - 1st 50 m Breaststroke, 1st 100 m Breaststroke, 1st 50 m Freestyle, 1st 100 m Freestyle, 1st 50 m Butterfly, 2nd 100 m IM, and 3rd 200 m Freestyle Relay. Emily Bension (Girls 11 and 12) - 2nd 50 m Butterfly, 3rd 100 m Freestyle, 5th 50 m Backstroke, 6th 200 m Freestyle Relay. Sarah Burge (Girls 11 and 12) - 2nd 100 m Breaststroke, 4th 200 m IM Relay, 4th 50 m Freestyle, 4th 50 m Butterfly, 4th 100 m Frees
