Valley News

Bayer CropScience has introduced a new system designed to protect sunflower seeds and seedlings against a broad spectrum of insects and diseases.

The Twin Valley Weed Management Area committee shifted into high gear this fall and has approved several projects to clean out the Republican River channel.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Wildlife Division plans a meeting in McCook Tuesday, Oct.

Years of drought throughout Nebraska has created a problem that is starting to take over the Platte River.

The Nebraska Lottery held presentations to recognize two retailers in Columbus Monday.

Chuck Folsom knows all too well that prices for scrap copper are high. He has had the copper wiring from one of his irrigation pivots north of Fremont stolen three times since March.

A 12-year-old boy was in critical condition Tuesday after being tackled by two players during a weekend football game.

Valley residents would pay higher property taxes to reduce the city's $12.6 million bond debt under the city's proposed budget for the coming year.

While commodity prices have seen big increases in the past couple of years, farmers still face challenges.

If you haven't already done so, now might be a good time to turn off the air conditioner and open some windows.

The three-year-old rescued from the bottom of a pool Sunday night has been identified.

Douglas County rescuers responded to a near-drowning call involving a toddler Sunday night.

Dates: Today through Sept. 1. Gate admission: $5 before 5 p.m. weekdays and $8 on weekends, Labor Day and after 5 p.m. weekdays.

Area drivers should expect to see more officers on the road during the next two weeks.

The Omaha Public Power District is shopping for large-scale wind energy for the first time.

Four field days in late August and early September will focus on the dangers of soybean cyst nematodes.

A Valley nursery destroyed by the June 27th storm began cutting down the thousands of lost trees on Saturday.

Weather, gas prices and new activities were major factors effecting this year's area community celebrations.

Maybe we have a little amnesia in Nebraska? It seems we forget the inevitable hot and sticky summers in our state when it gets hot and sticky again.

Summer storms can swoop in fast and end quickly. They can also cause lots of damage.