Fort Robinson State Park is ushering in what is sure to be among its most popular summertime attractions. The park introduced its new state-of-the-art aquatic facility with a “soft open.” It had been expected to be a busy place during Crawford’s annual Fourth of July celebration.

VALENTINE, NE — The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association (SPRA) invites outdoor enthusiasts, families, and nature lovers to the August Fire Tower Trail Hike and Plant Tour on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This guided event offers a unique opportunity to explore the ecology of the Sandhills and the rich history of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge.

Wow my first four weeks into this IFYE experience has been eye opening! We - the two young IFYE adults and I from the United States - spent several days in Washington D.C. communicating with our Senators and Congressmen about targeting some funding in the new Farm Bill for IFYE USA. This will help these next generation of farmers and ranchers learn more about the nations abroad, and the youth to share these experiences and new ideas with our parents and communities to maybe invoke change in future perceptions and developnewconceptstoournormal agriculture practices.

JULY 2, 2026, KEARNEY, NE — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the addition of two new dogs to the NSP Police Service Dog Unit. PSD Phoenix and PSD RJ have recently completed their certification and are now on the road serving Nebraska.

Valentine joined communities across the nation on July 4 in commemorating America's 250th birthday with a day filled with patriotic traditions, historical reflection and community celebration. At 9:00 a.m., the community participated in the nationwide Let Freedom Ring observance, joining thousandsof communities,churches, cathedrals and national parks across the country in ringing bells to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

Join the Valentine Area Arts Council at the Valentine Public Library on Wednesday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Andrew Utecht will be performing The Three Little Pigs - A Fractured Fairytale.