Iowa man fails to show for trial, arrested in Sidney
A Polk County, Iowa jury convicted Jack Penman, Jr., of multiple county of sexually abusing a child. He failed to show for trial and was arrested in Sidney, Neb., by Nebraska State Patrol.
Fight in Long Pine leads to arrest, several citations
Brown County deputies responded to a report of criminal mischief in Long Pine on Aug. 9. During the investigation, deputies learned that a person had been injured in an assault.
Post Playhouse performers find generosity after wildfire near Fort Robinson
Rural Nebraska might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about actors and actresses from across the country. But each summer, performers travel to Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford to take the stage at the Post Playhouse.
Severe weather leaves damage across Mullen area
Homeowners in the Mullen area are cleaning up after severe weather moved through the Sandhills Sunday night into Monday morning.
NCDHD Board of Health Adopts Regulation and Resolution to Conduct Pool Inspections
The action follows passage of LB759 by the Nebraska Legislature, which transferred authority for public swimming pool operating permits and routine operational inspections from the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment (NDWEE) to local governments, including counties, cities, villages, and local public health departments.
Free dental care available to Nebraska veterans, spouses at upcoming clinic
Nebraska veterans, spouses and surviving spouses will have an opportunity to receive free dental care later this month at a two-day clinic in Yutan.
Cherry County petition seeks to increase number of county commissioners
Cherry County could soon have more voices on its county commission.
Gordon coffee shop to reopen under new ownership and name
The Gordon coffee shop is changing ownership and will soon have a new name.
Man arrested for DUI after crash in Valentine
A 53-year-old Nebraska man was arrested for driving under the influence following a crash in Valentine.
Brown County Sheriff’s Office resumes 24/7 dispatch center
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office has resumed 24-hour dispatch center operations after staffing shortages led to limited hours earlier this summer.
Commissioners approve 2027 mountain lion season
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair.
Observant Valentine residents help authorities recover stolen vehicle, arrest suspect, get potentially deadly drugs off street
Observant residents in Valentine helped authorities recover a stolen vehicle and arrest a suspect after recognizing the vehicle from a Facebook post, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
Cherry County considers Flock cameras, but Valentine not planning to install them at this time
Cherry County could be considering adding Flock cameras, but no cameras have been purchased or contracts signed, according to Cherry/Keya Paha Emergency Management.
Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon
A powerful overnight storm caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure south of Rushville and Gordon, leaving residents without power and creating dangerous conditions along area roads.
Rabies warning after bat tests positive in Cherry County
Butler Veterinary Clinic says the area is currently seeing increased bat activity, and this week a bat found interacting with puppies in Cherry County tested positive for the deadly virus.
Trump administration cancels Tribal Energy Access Corridor
The Trump administration has canceled three proposed national interest electric transmission corridors, including one that would have run through parts of north-central Nebraska and the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations.
New Rushville nonprofit aims to expand youth sports opportunities
A new nonprofit organization in Rushville is working to give local youth more opportunities to participate in sports.
Temporary road closure notice in Valentine
The City of Valentine is advising motorists of a temporary closure of Hall Street in connection with construction of the City's interceptor sewer project.
Overnight storms cause widespread power outages across south-central South Dakota
Overnight storms caused widespread damage to electrical infrastructure across parts of south-central South Dakota, leaving customers without power.
Valentine man arrested after report of man carrying possible handgun
A 20-year-old Valentine man was arrested Tuesday evening after authorities received a report of a man walking down the street with a scooter, yelling and carrying what appeared to be a handgun.
Fort Robinson Aquatic Center reduces hours
The new Fort Robinson State Park Aquatic Center is among the Nebraska attractions reducing hours as the back-to-school season reduces workforce availability.
Syracuse man sentenced in Gordon child sexual abuse material case
A 61-year-old Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison in a Sheridan County child sexual abuse material case.
Wounded Knee man sentenced after baseball bat assault in Gordon
A 49-year-old Wounded Knee man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a man with a baseball bat.
Rushville man tasered after Rapid City police say he pointed rifle at another person and fled
A 21-year-old Rushville man is facing aggravated assault and obstruction charges after Rapid City police say he pointed a rifle at another person, fled from a traffic stop and was taken into custody at Taser-point.
$31,000 in Library Improvement Grants awarded to Nebraska public libraries
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Library Improvement Grants for 2026 totaling $31,000 to sixteen Nebraska public libraries.
Three arrests at Valentine City Park in latest police report
During the week of August 2nd to August 8th, 2026, Valentine Police officers made several arrests, including three at the city park.
“Plane Theft” Turns Heads at Valentine Air Show
What may have looked like a plane theft at the Cherry County Fair’s Air Show and Fly-In was actually part of the act.
Low water hinders access at northwest Nebraska lakes
Low water levels from drought and irrigation are limiting access to lakes in northwestern Nebraska.
Juvenile arrested after overnight burglary spree in Rushville
According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, the city swimming pool, golf course and Pump & Pantry were all broken into early Friday, with several items reported stolen.
Alliance mother accused of helping daughter conceal murder sentenced on separate charge in Sheridan County
An Alliance woman accused of helping her daughter conceal a murder has been sentenced in a separate Sheridan County case.
