Valentine student named Nebraska champion in prestigious national scholarship competition

A homeschool junior from Valentine is representing Nebraska in one of the nation’s top scholarship competitions for high school students.

May 15, 2025Updated: May 15, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

State

Nebraska passes budget bills with work still needed to fill projected deficit

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Early morning power fluctuations linked to tripped relay

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Ashby Fire reaches 97% containment; cooler weather aids wildfire efforts

53 mins ago

PlantNebraska launches disaster recovery fund for replanting after wildfires

1 hr 22 mins ago

Sen. Storer talks brand bills in weekly column

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Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

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Sports

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

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

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

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

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

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

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

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC