Sunday February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is launching a statewide push to reunite Nebraskans with their “lost cash” in recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day, set for Sunday, Feb. 1 .   With the state safeguarding millions of dollars in forgotten assets, Spellerberg is urging residents to take one minute this week to search NebraskaLostCash.gov . For those who have lived in multiple states, Spellerberg recommends checking

Emergency crews responded to the accident just before 8am Just before 8am Friday, Cherry County Dispatch notified Valentine Volunteer Fire Department and Cherry County Hospital Ambulance Service of a two vehicle accident at the junction of Highways 20 and 83 southeast of Valentine. The accident at the "Y" consisted of a semi and a box truck. According to radio traffic, the only occupants were the drivers of the trucks. Both were out of their vehicles by the time emergency

Ashley Ahrens, Assistant Extension Educator, will participate in a pilot partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.. Photo By Kim Haas Nebraska Extension work is built on relationships and trust. In an evolving role, Ashley Ahrens, Assistant Extension Educator, will participate in a pilot partnership between Nebraska Extension and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Since January of 2023, Ahrens has been the Health and Wellbeing

Several Valentine High School FBLA students did well at the Best of the West competition in Chadron on Tuesday. The Best of the West is an event organized by Chadron State College designed to prepare students for the FBLA State Leadership Conference.  The event featured a variety of categories ranging from Agribusiness to personal finance.  Dominic Beebout placed 1st in personal finance, Christen Larsen was 2nd place in Interview, Isaac Utecht was 2nd in accounting and 3rd in

Cold weather has made some good ice this week. But NE G&P has these tips to help stay safe on the ice. Stay safe this winter while enjoying a day of ice fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least 4 inches of clear, solid ice. Drill holes or use an ice chisel or spud bar to check the ice conditions while working your way out to your fishing spot. Wear a life jack

The 4-H Luck of the Draw will be a part of Bull Bash again this year. According to one of the committee members Kari Sage, who appeared on the KVSH comment program, this is the only fund-raising event conducted by 4-H for the entire year.  This year’s event will be held at the extension office on the corner of 2nd and Main Street during Bull Bash on February 14th from 10AM until 4PM.  Patrons can buy tickets in advance from 4-H kids or purchase them that day during the 25th a

According to Nebraska Game and Parks, A tree removal project at Merritt Reservoir aims to restore prairie habitat in areas choked by undesirable trees. Revitalizing the grassland will benefit plant and animals and open spaces for hunting, fishing, birdwatching and hiking. Starting in mid-December, contractors hired by Nebraska Game and Parks started to remove eastern red cedar and Rocky Mountain juniper from the prairie and shelterbelts at the wildlife management area and sta

The Chesterman Foundation, the charitable arm of Chesterman Coca-Cola, has expanded its community giving this year to strengthen the local communities where its employees live and work. As part of this initiative, the Chesterman Foundation has awarded a $2,500 donation to the Sandhills Area Foundation.   A formal check presentation took place on Monday, January 26, with Brian Gilliland, General Manager of Chesterman Coca-Cola, Chad Gaver, Long Pine Operations Supervisor, pres

Caroline Horse Looking, age 81, passed away in Bismarck, ND January 24, 2026 Wake services: Thursday & Friday at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission, SD Caravan 11am Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service: 1pm Saturday January 31, 2026 at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Spring Creek, SD Survivors include her children: Waudena Rattling Leaf, Cora Horse Looking, Orville Horse Looking Jr, Frances Horse Looking, Chenoa LaPointe, Mariya LaPoin

Bernadette Moore, age 73 of Rosebud, passed away in Bismarck, SD January 26th Wake service: 7pm Saturday & Sunday at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 1pm Saturday Caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service: 2pm Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud Burial at Spotted tail Cemetery in Rosebud Survivors: 3 children: Steve Gillette, Eric Moore & Melannie Moore 2 sisters: LuEllen 'Titter' Wright & Karen Wright HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Hunter Black Feather, age 35 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Winner, passed away January 23rd Wake services: 6pm Wednesday & Thursday at the South Ideal Community Hall in Winner Caravan 2pm Wednesday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Friday January 30, 2026 at the South Ideal Community Hall in Winner Burial at the Winner Cemetery Survivors: 3 children: Lynx, Reign & Lillian Black Feather Father: Robert Black Feather Siblings: Robyn, Erin, Mitchell, Tennille & twin brother L

Bruce Eagleman, age 67 Rapid City, SD, passed away January 22nd at Ft. Meade VA Med Center. Wakes: 7:30 Thursday & Friday at the St. Francis Community Center Thursday 2pm caravan from the Casino & Friday 9pm Military Final Roll Call Funeral: 1pm Saturday January 31st at St. Francis Community Center Burial at Sees Red Family Cemetery, Two Strike, SD Survivors: Children: Prairie Eagleman & Diana 'Anna' Has Horns Siblings: Aloysius Eagleman Jr, Roland Omaha boy, Michael Ray H

At the Winner AAU 26 wrestling tournament the Valentine Wrestling Club had several champions. 8U 47-50 - Klay OKief's placed 1st 8U 51-55 - Watson Michalek's placed 1st 10U 78-80 - Maxx McSweeney's placed 1st 12U 75-76 - Cormac Coleman's placed 1st 12U 76-78 - Jake Kime's placed 1st 12U 88-90 - Blake OKief's placed 2nd 12U 105-108 – Wynn Sargent's placed 3rd   Valentine Wrestling Club Results at Badger Brawl Novice Tournament PreK - K 44-45 - Tinsly Shelbourn's placed 2nd Pre

A live auction sale at the Bassett Livestock Auction. Photo by Bethany Johnston, Nebraska Extension By Marilyn Schlake | Nebraska Extension Educator Emerita Social relationships build a sense of community and belonging. For farming and ranching, one of those communities is the livestock sale barns. Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln examined four Nebraska livestock sale barns to assess the social value these businesses provide to their patrons and surrounding c

OMAHA – A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska has returned an additional indictment last week charging 31 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as “ATM jackpotting.” Fifty-six others have already been charged. Many of the defendants charged in this Homeland Security Task Force operation are Venezuelan and Colombian nationals including illegal ali

The upcoming workshop will be in mid February Nebraska Extension invites feedlot owners, managers, employees, and allied industry professionals to attend the 2026 Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series. The roundtable will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. The Beef Feedlot Roundtable Series will feature timely, research-based discussions focused on feedlot management, cattle health, nutrition, and market outlooks,

The Valentine Lady Badgers were 3 and 0 in the South Platte Valley Association tournament that finished with final games on Saturday at North Platte Community College. Valentine defeated Hershey in the title game 44 to 33 to win the championship. The boys finished 3rd place with a 70 to 59 win over Hershey boys in the consolation game.

Funeral Service for Loretta Joy McGill age 86 of Blair, NE formerly of Ainsworth, NE will be held on Saturday (Jan. 31, 2026) at 11:00 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Joy McGill passed away Sunday (Jan. 25, 2026) at the Carter Place Senior Living in Blair. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 5 Children: Terry (Lavada) McGill of Ainsworth Tom (Dortha) McGill of Ainsworth Tim (Ann) McGill of Oakland, IA Trevor (Jamie) McGi

During the week of January 18th to the 26th, the following arrests were made by the Valentine Police Department:   On January 18th, at about 3:35 AM, officers responded to a disturbance complaint in the 100 block of North Wood Street.  A 26 year old Nebraska man and a 24 year old Nebraska woman were both arrested for Third Degree Assault and transported to the Cherry County Jail.   In all, the police department responded to 26 calls for service during the week, including:   -

Chadron Boys Invitational 2026 Results for Valentine. The Badgers had three champions and placed 3rd behind Natrona County and Chadron. 106 Brayden Stec (8-5) placed 6th 113 Deklin Titus (26-9) placed 1st 126 Rownan Eggert (26-7) placed 1st 132 Jekhi Williams (35-2) placed 1st 138 Gage Sandoz (14-11) placed 5th 157 Trevor Burdick (8-6) placed 4th 165 Parker Chavez (30-8) placed 3rd 175 Jordan Bailey (4-4) placed 6th Chadron Girls Invitational 2026 Results for Valentine Girls.