Friends of the Niobrara refutes recent claims about NPS closing in Valentine, funding projects

<br/>Recent comments by the general manager of the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District, Mike Murphy, have raised serious concerns—and confusion—about the role of NPS along the Niobrara National Scenic River.

September 2, 2025Updated: September 2, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Columbus man sentenced for killing stepfather in Walmart parking lot

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

State

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

Police seek public’s help after multiple vehicle break-ins in Gordon

Friends of the Niobrara refutes recent claims about NPS closing in Valentine, funding projects

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Columbus man sentenced for killing stepfather in Walmart parking lot

Logan View, Scribner-Snyder to end sports cooperative in 2027

Deadline approaching for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial donations

Norfolk’s Johnson Park illuminated red in honor of fallen firefighters

Faith Health Gala raises money for sleeper sofas

State

As births rise in Valentine, youth volunteers step in to help clinic

Police seek public’s help after multiple vehicle break-ins in Gordon

Light rain falling in Sidney area

Norris dismisses late due to reports of potential weapon threat

Registered sex offender charged in child sexual assault case spanning years; Kearney woman charged with child abuse

Mental health care access in Nebraska surges over last decade

Sports

Sidney names Gabe Dorcey as head boys basketball coach

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires