Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine

Artists put the finishing touches on a nearly block-long mural in downtown Valentine over the weekend, transforming a once-ordinary wall into a colorful reflection of the community’s history, culture and landscape.

July 21, 2026Updated: July 21, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

1 / 2

Regional

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Omaha-based Scoular to pay more than $10 million in foreign bribery case

Judge blocks Lincoln minimum wage ordinance during state's lawsuit

Omaha man accused in White House UFC event plot extradited to Ohio

Warren Buffett explains why his kids, not the Gates Foundation, will now give away all his fortune

Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings

State

Upside Down Childcare to offer school supply drive to elementary students

Firefighters respond to fire at former electricity plant

PRCA rodeo Tuesday night at Cheyenne County Fair

Nearly block-long mural finished in Valentine

New Kearney development offers flexible flex bay spaces for growing businesses

Sports

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

Hastings College Gears Up for Inaugural Women's Flag Football Season

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April