Cherry County Events Center could break ground in March, open by August 2028

A new events center in Valentine could be under construction by next spring, with organizers hoping to open the facility by August 2028.

November 11, 2026Updated: November 11, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Cherry County Events Center could break ground in March, open by August 2028

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Longtime industrial tech teacher inducted into Norfolk Public Schools Hall of Fame

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Norfolk cuts ribbon on Illuminate the River Point project

Norfolk City Council election results

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Northeast Community College Board of Directors election results

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State

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Grand Island community comes together to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Axtell man sentenced in drunk-driving crash that killed three in Phelps County

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Sports

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Nebraska, Rob Aurich agree to two-year contract extension

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Adams Central Edges Sidney 14-13 in C-1 Quarterfinal

NEWS: Nebraska fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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