Top state art exhibit lands in Valentine; Local artist wins Best of Show

Leading the exhibition is local artist and Sand Painter Art Club member David Dorsey, who earned the prestigious Best of Show award for his acrylic painting, “Barn Swallow.”

February 10, 2026Updated: February 10, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

No threat found after report leads to lockdown at Aurora High School

No threat found after report leads to lockdown at Aurora High School

Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints Chief Clinical Officer

Mary Lanning Healthcare Appoints Chief Clinical Officer

"Yarn Bombing" art project adds color to downtown Kearney

"Yarn Bombing" art project adds color to downtown Kearney

Ernest Grundy Tennis Center earns national facility award at U.S. open

Ernest Grundy Tennis Center earns national facility award at U.S. open

Hauser Settling Into New Role as HPS Superintendent

Hauser Settling Into New Role as HPS Superintendent

Kearney City Council unanimously approves Project Horizon data center

Kearney city leaders unanimously approved Project Horizon Tuesday night, along with new data center regulations addressing concerns including noise, water use and development standards.