Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Dozens of young cattle exhibitors from several states are in Valentine this weekend, preparing their animals for the annual Heart City Cattle Battle.

June 5, 2026Updated: June 5, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Former Husker Jordy Frahm Joins Softball Staff

Nebraska Chamber names Joseph Young as president and CEO

Mistrial declared for man accused in death of Nebraska trooper

Nebraska DHHS reviewing federal rule on Medicaid work requirements, declines call to ‘press pause’

State

An adventure in finding ‘treasure’

Forecasted severe storms lead to flood concerns in southeast Nebraska

Lincoln Airport launches $100 million runway reconstruction project

Heart City Cattle Battle expected to grow in year five

Nebraska seeks temporary Medicaid work requirements exemption for Dawson County

Sports

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists