Parks and City Hall Opening June 1st
Several places opening in June as restrictions are eased.
Niobrara National Scenic River Visitor Center Open
NSR is increasing recreational access and opened the visitor center in Valentine, Nebraska
Courthouse Opening June 1st
Courthouse open to the public June 1st with some restrictions.
Emergency Commissioners Meeting
Emergency Meeting on May 27th at 3 pm for the Cherry County Board of Commissioners
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
River Road Work
Sparks River Road continues to be under construction.
Game and Parks Expanding Camping Opportunities
First come, first serve camping opening up in many areas including Smith Falls on May 22.
Drive Up Testing in Valentine Yields 0 COVID-19 Cases
The mass testing event in Valentine on May 13th resulted in no new positive coronavirus cases.
USDA Offering Direct Assistance
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Available
Valentine Economic Development offering micro grants to qualifying area businesses.
Limited emergency funding for local businesses that did not qualify for PPP funds or EIDL funding from the Small Business Administration.
New Camping Rules at Nebraska Game and Parks Sites
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is implementing changes that will affect camping, lodging, or activity plans this season.
Bison Viewing at Ft. Niobrara Wildlife Refuge
Now is a great time to view the bison at the Ft. Niobrara Wildlife Refuge.
Senior Sidewalk Salute and Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Saturday May 16 at 2 pm CT will be the Senior Sidewalk Salute, virtual ceremony at 4 pm CT.
Special Commissioners Meeting
Special Meeting on May 21st of 2 pm for the Cherry County Board of Commissioners
Rosebud Sioux Tribe on Lockdown through Sunday
RST President Rodney Bordeaux announced a lock down for the entire RST community starting at 12:01 am 5/14.
Valentine High School Award Recipients
A list of awards for students that were to be given out at the annual sports banquet.
Cherry County Primary Election Results
Unofficial results from the May 12th primary election.
KBR Planned Outage on Thursday
Planned outage from 9 am -1 pm CT affecting Valentine west substation.
Lil’Hearts Baseball and Fastpitch Softball Registration
Registration now open for some youth sports – deadline May 29th.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Drive Up Testing in Valentine May 13th
Those showing symptoms of COVID-19 must sign up in advance using web link.
Game and Parks to Allow Some Camping After May 20th
RVs will be allowed to camp but no tents after May 20th at area state campgrounds.
Spring Creek Community in Todd County on Lockdown
RST President Rodney Bordeaux announced a lockdown in Spring Creek Communinty due to Covid 19.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Valentine Business Survey Important
Valentine Economic Development has issued a survey through the Valentine Chamber of Commerce to determine help for businesses.
RST Requiring Face Masks for Residents
Updated statement from Tribal President Rodney Bordeaux says new restrictions will take effect May 8th.
COVID 19 Risk to Cherry County
Nebraska Health officials says there could be risk to Cherry County residents due to movement of a COVID 19 positive person from Todd County.
May 5th is Giving Tuesday
NCAP joining in #GivingTuesdayNow.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
RST Extends Office Closures
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe extends RST office closures until May 29th for non-essential personnel.
Nebraska Leads Nation in SBA applications
As of Tuesday, Nebraska has approved 23,477 loans totaling just shy of $3 billion as part of the Pay Check Protection Program.
Comparison of January 2020 and January 2019 Net Taxable Sales
Retail sales were down slightly this past January compared to a year earlier.
NCDHD Commends Citizens of the District on efforts to prevent spread of COVID 19.
NCDHD reported zero confirmed COVID-19 results from the recent National Guard testing event in Holt County.
UNL Awards Scholarships to Local Seniors
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has offered more than 5,500 university-wide scholarships.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Six VHS Seniors Receive Scholarships
Six Valentine High School Seniors are Awarded Foundation Scholarships.
NDA Order Eases Restrictions on Pesticide Applicator License Holders
The order can be found at www.nda.nebraska.gov/COVID-19
Stolen Trailer Recovered
Stolen trailer was recovered, but information still being sought on suspects.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Wants Answers to Low Cattle Prices
Alarming disparity between farm-level prices received by ranchers for cattle and wholesale prices for beef
Red Cross Blood Drive in Valentine April 29th
Additional information on upcoming donation opportunity scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th.
Primary Election May 12th
All voters in Cherry County will be receiving mail-in ballots this year.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Nebraska Strong Learning Lab Resources
Online educational resources available through Nebraska State Education Association.
Radio Easter Messages
Join us on KVSH and www.kvsh.com for Easter messages from area churches this Sunday.
Cherry County Hospital and Clinic Welcomes Dr. Regg Hagge
New doctor coming to Valentine to practice in May.
Latest Report From Governor Pete Ricketts
Governor Pete Rickets expects COVID 19 peak at the end of April, declares East Sunday as day of prayer.
Red Cross Blood Drive in Valentine April 29th
Upcoming donation opportunity scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Game & Parks Closing Overnight Camping
Overnight camping suspended from April 6 through at least May 8th.
NSR Visitor Center Closed
Niobrara National Scenic River Is Modifying Operations
To Implement Local Health Guidance.
Proposed Increased Hunting Resources
Increased hunting opportunities proposed in Nebraska and South Dakota
COVID-19 Resources
A list of websites to show latest COVID-19 information
North Central NE Under Directed Health Measure
Antelope, Arthur, Boyd, Brown, Cherry, Holt, Hooker, Keya Paha, Knox, Lincoln, Logan, McPherson, Pierce, Rock, and Thomas counties now included in DHM.
Cherry County Commissioners Regular Meeting on March 31st.
Commissioners discussed COVID-19 and FEMA at their regular meeting.
NDOT Monitors Area Highways
Highways 83 and 97 are continuing to be threatened by high water tables.
Nonresident spring turkey permit sales to end immediately
Those with permits already will not be affected, but no new permits will be sold.
Valentine Man Escapes Authorities Briefly in Broken Bow
Man gains brief freedom while being transported to Valentine for court appointment.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Rosebud Sioux Tribe on Lockdown
RST calling for shelter-in-place, curfew after 10 pm and barring minors from being outside without guardian.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Offered Online/Call-In
Those in need are encouraged to continue to attend meetings, which are now offered online and by calling in.
NCAP Update
Northwest Community Action Partnership remains committed to serving communities.
UNL Extension Presenting “Happy Homeschooling”
Zoom meetings being offered at 8 pm CT on March 31 and April 2
Positive COVID-19 Case in Todd County
Residents are reminded to take extra precautions and self-isolate if feeling ill.
Gov Says Red Cross Needs Blood Donors
Blood supplies hit low numbers because of Covid 19.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
FEMA Mythbusters about Covid 19
FEMA provided KVSH Radio with this list of myths about the Corona virus or Covid-19
Public Comment Program on KVSH March 23rd
Businesses are invited to call in beginning at 10:30 CT on Monday to discuss hours/closures.
Emergency Commissioner Meeting
Emergency Meeting today, March 20 at 3:30 pm
Cherry County Hospital Goes on Lock-down Due to Covid 19
Starting Friday afternoon only essential personnel will the allowed at Cherry County Hospital.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Valentine Rotary Club Blood Drive to Hit Milestone
Reminder of blood drive Thursday, March 5th.
Fish & Chips for Scholarships
Rotary Club holding fish fry fundraiser on March 6th at BOLO Beer Co.
Road work south of Merritt Reservoir Postponed
Highway 97 work at MM 108-110 has been postponed.
District Judge Mark Kozisek Dismisses Preserve The Sandhills Complaints
Judges dismisses complaints against defendants filed by Preserve the Sandhills for Conditional Use Permit for wind farm.
4-H CEA Results
Results from the 4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Contest.
Cherry County Election Information
Information finalized as of Monday, March 2nd
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Road Work to Begin in Valentine
First Street and Government Street intersection will soon be closed for approximately 30 days.
Mullen Broncos District Champions!
Mullen boys defeat Exeter/Milligan to advance to State
Mullen Broncos District Champions!
Mullen girls defeat Leyton to advance to the State Championship
Cherry County Election Information
New filer deadline Monday, March 2nd.
Upcoming NE Forest Service and US Forest Service Meetings
March 3rd and March 17th are public input sessions in Valentine on separate but related issues.
Cherry County Commissioners Support 2nd Amendment with Resolution
Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the 2nd amendment at Tuesday’s meeting.
Free S.A.V.E. Training at MPCC
Suicide prevention training being offered to the public on March 16th
Valentine Rotary Club Blood Drive to Hit Milestone
The 8,000th blood donation will be made at upcoming drive on March 5th.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Wrestling Finals on KVSH
Valentine takes home the team bronze, Krolikowski gets 4th straight championship!
Valentine Dance Team Takes 2nd
The VHS Dance/Cheer team are runners up in Class C1 Jazz in their first bid at State Dance!
Badger Wrestling on KVSH
Tune into KVSH Radio through Saturday for live wrestling coverage.
Valentine Economic Development Works on Local Housing
Three new housing units will soon be on the market with help of local and state funding.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Badgers Win Class C-4 Districts
7 Badgers advance to State
City Council Meeting Held Thursday
The regular meeting of the Valentine City Council was held Thursday.
Progress Made on Valentine Main St
Around 30 people attended focus meeting on Main Street.
Valentine Police Department News Release
Recent arrests in Valentine
Bull Bash Quilt Show Results
2020 Bull Bash People’s Choice Quilt Show Honors Red, White and Blue.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Cox and McGinley Crowned Queen and King of Hearts at 76th annual Coronation
Love through the ages was the theme for this years annual Coronation activities.
Badgers Place 2nd at State Duals
Valentine takes runner up in Class C; Mullen places 4th in Class D
Tanya Storer files for Legislative District 43 against Tom Brewer
On Friday, Cherry County resident Tanya Storer filed for the state legislature.