Editor's Pick Remains of soldier killed in Korean War finally home in Valentine GEORGE HAWS North Platte Telegraph Jul 3, 2023 Jul 3, 2023 Updated Jan 2, 2024 0 The Nebraska State Patrol leads a procession into Valentine, ushering PFC Dale Thompson home. Photo courtesy Valentine Midland News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GEORGE HAWS North Platte Telegraph VALENTINE — It has been more than 72 years since Dale Dewayne Thompson of Valentine went missing in Korea.kAmu:?2==J[ :? s646>36C[ 9:D C6>2:?D H6C6 :56?E:7:65] w6 H2D 7=@H? 324< E@ ~>292 @? %F6D52J 2?5 >256 2 =@?8 2?5 ?@E23=6 ;@FC?6J 3J 42C 324< 9@>6]k^AmkAm“tG6CJ@?6 C62=:K6D E96 :>A@CE2?46 @7 :E[” D2:5 9:D 8C62E ?:646[ r:?5J (:==:2>D[ 2=D@ @7 '2=6?E:?6] “|J >@> Wr2E9J sF?42?X 2?5 x C@56 :? E96 AC@46DD:@? 7C@> pE<:?D@? E@ 96C6 W'2=6?E:?6X] tG6CJH96C6 E96C6 H6C6 A6@A=6 =:?65 FA @? 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Former Husker brings ‘dream big’ mentality to Pender volleyball Allie Havers helped bring success to the Nebraska women's basketball and volleyball teams. Havers — now Allie Mailloux — is doing the same in Pender.
Omaha priest John Pietramale remains hospitalized after weekend accident Parishes across Omaha are offering prayers and support to the Rev. John Pietramale, who remains hospitalized after a car accident last weekend.
Before becoming college rivals, Teply and McMillan have more to finish at Waverly Friday, Brockston Teply and Gavin McMillan power Waverly’s offense. Saturday, their future college teams face off.
Nebraska troopers shoot, kill homicide suspect after pursuit near David City Nebraska State Patrol troopers shot and killed a homicide suspect Friday after a pursuit ended near David City. Authorities say the suspect fi…
Dr. Mehmet Copur makes difficult decision to leave Nebraska The longtime area oncologist has accepted a new position in Pennsylvania.
