Top state art exhibit lands in Valentine; Local artist wins Best of Show

Leading the exhibition is local artist and Sand Painter Art Club member David Dorsey, who earned the prestigious Best of Show award for his acrylic painting, “Barn Swallow.”

February 10, 2026Updated: February 10, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

State

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

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Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

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Hoiberg Named AP National Coach of the Year

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High School welding program partners with King’s Daughters

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Sports

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Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

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Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Ag & Outdoor

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

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Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

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