Merchants Face Mandatory Increase in Minimum Wage

Merchants Face Mandatory Increase in Minimum Wage

The cost of doing business will increase in some businesses on January 1st as Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase $1.50 each year through 2026, followed by an annual cost of living increase beginning in 2027. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees is...
VHS Music Students Receive Honors

VHS Music Students Receive Honors

The Valentine High School Music Department is proud to announce that Marybell Ward and Titus Maunu, both seniors at VHS, have been selected to sing in the High Plains Honor Choir at Chadron State College in February. They also announced that the several students have...
VPD Week In Review

VPD Week In Review

Valentine Police Department Activity Report 12/8/24 to 12/14/24   On December 7th at 8:50 PM a 51 year old Valentine man was arrested for Disturbing the Peace in the 100 block of North Main Street   On December 13th at 8:55 PM a 44 year old Valentine man and...
Verdicts Reached In Rogers Trial

Verdicts Reached In Rogers Trial

Jason Rogers, age 49 of Valentine was found guilty of 2nd degree assault, theft of property valued at approximately $1000, criminal mischief and possession of a stolen firearm.  Rogers was found not guilty of 3rd degree domestic assault, and the charge of burglary was...