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Some of our favorite moments from this year’s Nebraska State Fair! 🎡 A big thank you to Stuhr Museum for being our studi...
09/08/2026

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Cherry County Events Center raises $1.5 million to match anonymous giftVALENTINE, Neb. — The Cherry County Events Center...
09/08/2026

Cherry County Events Center raises $1.5 million to match anonymous gift
VALENTINE, Neb. — The Cherry County Events Center has reached a major fundraising milestone, raising the additional $1.5 million needed to secure a matching gift and bring the project’s total funding close to $5 million.
An anonymous donor pledged $1.5 million if project organizers could raise another $1.5 million by Sept. 7. Organizers met that deadline.
Cherry County Tourism Board Chair Rich Mercure says the board will meet with the contractor and project partner, Mid-Plains Community College, within the next few weeks. With the fundraising goal met, the project now has enough funding to move forward with construction.
“We really want to thank everybody who has contributed to the project in any fashion,” Mercure said. “It really showed a lot of community support. That’s what the anonymous donor wanted to see.”
Mercure said the donor still wants to remain anonymous for now, although that could change in the future.
Organizers are continuing to accept donations and pledges. A contribution of $750,000 could include naming rights for the center’s ballroom.
Mercure hopes the event center could open as early as July 2028, although there is not yet a firm timeline for construction or completion.
Those interested in donating can call 402-376-2969 or contact a Cherry County Tourism Board member through the Cherry County Community Center page.
The center is planned near Mid-Plains Community College in Valentine. Tourism officials have discussed an events center for years, saying the community is missing out on tourism opportunities and larger events because it lacks a venue large enough to accommodate them.

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child s*xual assault sentencedGORDON, Neb. - A 45-year-old Gordon man ...
09/08/2026

Gordon man who had been facing multiple counts of child s*xual assault sentenced

GORDON, Neb. - A 45-year-old Gordon man has been sentenced to 63 to 73 years in prison after being charged with multiple counts of child s*xual assault. Joshua Liebermann faced six felony counts, including Sexual Assault of a Child-1st Degree, Poss. Child Sexual Abuse Material/Minor, and Make/Direct/Create/Generate Child Sexual Abuse Material. He agreed to plead no contest to one count of First Degree Sexual Assault, one count of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, and one count of Child Abuse. All other charges were dropped.
According to court documents, a report of s*xual abuse of a minor led to a search warrant of Liebermann’s house on October 25. The victim told authorities that Liebermann started taking pictures of her that were s*xual in nature when she was eight and having s*x with her when she was 12. After Liebermann’s arrest, court documents state that Liebermann admitted to having s*x with the victim starting when she was 14. Authorities are investigating possible other cases connected to the crimes.
Liebermann was sentenced to 45 to 50 years for First Degree Sexual Assault, 15 to 20 years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, and three years for Child Abuse. He will also be required to register as a s*x offender.

Lightning sparks fire near ChadronCHADRON, Neb. — Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron M...
09/08/2026

Lightning sparks fire near Chadron
CHADRON, Neb. — Firefighters are mopping up after a wildfire started east of Chadron Monday. The Chadron Volunteer Fire Department says lightning sparked the fire.
The department responded with help from a SEAT aircraft, the U.S. Forest Service and two severity trucks.
“We're very thankful for the rain we have received recently, but conditions remain dry. Lightning is something we can't control, but we can reduce the risk of human-caused fires,” the department said in a social media post.
The Chadron area has battled several wildfires this summer, and dry conditions remain a concern. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the area in extreme drought, one level below exceptional drought, the most severe category.
“Please continue to be cautious and control the risks we can control. A little extra care can make a big difference in preventing the next fire,” the department said.
Photo courtesy of the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department.

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Fire near Porcupine 45% contained at more than 6,000 acresPORCUPINE, S.D. — A wildfire near Porcupine is now 45% contain...
09/08/2026

Fire near Porcupine 45% contained at more than 6,000 acres
PORCUPINE, S.D. — A wildfire near Porcupine is now 45% contained and has grown to more than 6,000 acres, according to the latest estimate from the National Interagency Fire Center.
As The Twister reported late last week, the Needles and Event fires were first reported Friday morning. According to the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, the two fires merged into one large fire by Friday evening.
Additional ground and aerial resources were brought in to help fight the fire, including a Type 3 incident management team. On Saturday, OST Emergency Management reported that firefighters established and improved control lines around the fire.
Officials are asking people to stay away from the fire area and reminding the public that active wildfire areas are always designated as drone zones.
Unauthorized drones can force firefighting aircraft to stop operations, delay firefighting efforts and put firefighters and the public at risk.
Photo Courtesy: OST Emergency Management

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Another fire breaks out at Sunrise Apartments in MissionMISSION, S.D. — Firefighters responded to another fire at Sunris...
09/08/2026

Another fire breaks out at Sunrise Apartments in Mission
MISSION, S.D. — Firefighters responded to another fire at Sunrise Apartments in Mission early Sunday morning.
Mission Volunteer Fire & Rescue was called to the 200 block of the apartment complex around 5:44 a.m. after a Rosebud Sioux Tribe ambulance crew in the area came upon the fire and a crowd of onlookers and reported it.
When firefighters arrived, authorities said that they found a fire in three apartment units, with smoke coming from the roof eaves indicating the fire had also reached the attic. Mission Volunteer Fire & Rescue said they were told the apartment block was not occupied.
Crews initially searched adjoining units before Incident Command ordered firefighters to switch to a defensive strategy and pull back from the building for safety.
The Valentine Volunteer Fire Department responded with an engine, aerial ladder and additional firefighters to assist Mission crews. Passing thunderstorms and lightning temporarily forced crews to lower the aerial ladders during the response.
Firefighters remained at the scene Sunday morning working to put out remaining hotspots. The City of Mission Maintenance Department assisted with a backhoe.
Other agencies responding included the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Ambulance Service, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement Services, Cherry-Todd Electric and the City of Mission Maintenance Department.
Mission firefighters also responded to the same apartment block early Aug. 1 for a small fire. Later that day, a fire destroyed the 700 block of the apartment complex.
The cause of Sunday's fire and the full extent of the damage were not immediately available.
Photo Courtesy: Mission Volunteer Fire & Rescue

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