Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

The Valentine Library Foundation is changing its name to the Karl Busch Library Foundation after Busch left $3 million to the organization following his death.

February 5, 2026Updated: February 5, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Representative Adrian Smith Earns 11th Term in Congress

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

Matt Rossow Steps Down After Two Seasons at St. Cecilia

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

City of Hastings Cuts Ribbon on Renovated City Hall

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

GOP leaders withdraw support for Tim Anderson over sports betting donation

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Andy Interrupted Returns to Hastings Museum

Retired astronaut speaks at Hubble Telescope Exhibit

He's the lone Nebraskan who has spent time in space, and he has done so for nearly half a year, spending over 160 days orbiting the big, blue marble.