New Bull Market Opens Today
Robert and Lacey Jospeh opening Bull Market at the former Runza location.
Work on West 4th St in Valentine Picking Up
Work is expected to disrupt traffic flows on the construction West of Valentines Main St.
Heart City to Host Marathon on Crazy Day August 2nd
Talia Benson partners with Shuster Anderson Wealth Advisors offering a wide range of services to the community.
New Business Ribbon Cutting and Open House
Talia Benson partners with Shuster Anderson Wealth Advisors offering a wide range of services to the community.
Sandpainters Host Pet Art Show
Area artists were invited to submit artwork featuring pets or animals which is now on display at the library.
Badger Golfers Turn in Lowest Team Score of Season at Ainsworth
Ainsworth hosts golf tournament.
Valentine PD Report
Valentine police make one arrest.
McGinley and Olson Athletes of the Year from Badger Boosters
Shooting Friday morning on Pine Ridge lead to massive manhunt in Northwest Nebraska.
Dittman Still At Large In Dawes County or Pine Ridge
Shooting Friday morning on Pine Ridge lead to massive manhunt in Northwest Nebraska.
Cronin Ties Meet Record and Selected Male Athlete of SWC Track
Badger compete for final time at Southwest Conference Track Meet.
Cowboy Fast Draw Held in Valentine May 3rd and 4th
Women’s winners on Saturday in Cowboy Fast Draw.
Middle School Students Win Valentine Invite Thursday
There were several Valentine Middle School athletes that placed in the top ten in their events on Thursday.
VHS Art Students Contribute to State Map
The Nebraska Collaborative Map Project serves as an artistic endeavor and
an educational tool,
Badger Golf Has Busy Week
The Badger golf teams remain very busy with five events between middle and high school teams next week.
Nebraska Has New Head of State Patrol
Kearney police chief named as new head of State Patrol.
Cronin Leads Badgers at Norfolk with 3 Gold Medals
The Norfolk meet is an invite only event for the top competitors from Northeast Nebraska.
Prescribed Burn Workshop Planned For May 9th
This is a free event, but to guarantee your meals, register with Ethan Osnes at 402-322-1430 or email ethan.osnes@tnc.org.
Keya Paha County Emergency Calls Now Handled By Cherry County
Emergency response will remain the same, however the calls will be handled by Cherry County dispatchers.
Tire Amnesty Fills 200 Ton Limit On First Day
The North Central RC&D will start planning for another possible tire amnesty event next year in the six-county area.
Plum Creek Fire Declared 100% Contained After One Week
Numerous area fire departments and volunteers help fight the Plum Creek Fire.
TCHS Senior Honoring Saturday In Mission
Seniors and their sponsors need to be at the Ben Reifel Auditorium no later than 12:30 on Saturday.
Bitner and Miller Place at State Journalism
Katelyn and Tierney are both Sophomores at Valentine High School.
Tire Amnesty Underway in Valentine
The tire pile continues to grow. this is what it looked like after about one hour of collections.
District Music Contest Results
Valentine Senior Choir and Band students gave a special thank you to Bethany Springer and Connie Rhoades at their Spring Concert Monday night.
2025 Poppy Poster Contest Winners
Posters were on display during Old West Days at Valentine High School.
Tire Amnesty This Wednesday and Thursday
Once 220 tons is reached the collection will be shut off.
Valentine PD Report
Valentine PD arrest two people this past week.
Good Progress Over Weekend on Plum Creek Fire
Plum Creek Fire still at just over 7,000 acres.
Storms Hit KVSH Area Sunday Night
These pictures from the Sexson ranch 6 miles south of Nenzel and 2 miles east.
Valentine Track Results from West Holt Invite
Cronic take 4 gold medals at West Holt Track Invite.
US Senator Pete Rickets Holds Town Hall at Valentine Livestock
About 60 people attend the town hall with Senator Rickets.
Friday Update on Plum Creek Fire
Plum Creek Fire 70% contained and improving.
Highway 12 Bridge East of Valentine Now Open to Traffic
Travelers on highway 12 over the Minnechaduza bridge will have access across the new concrete bridge.
Badger Golf Competes at O’Neill on Wednesday
Badgers have two medalists at O’Neill.
Thursday Update on Johnstown Area Fire
Picture provided by Ryan Benjamin.
Ohlmann and Benson Win KVSH Bracket Challenge
Rox Ann Ohlman and Blain Benson picked up their prizes from KVSH and our Brack Challenge Sponsors.
Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at Ecology Park
Photo by Laura Vroman.
US Drought Map Shows Improvements in North Central Nebraska
The north central Nebraska forecast calls for increased precipitation this week.
Minnechaduza Bridge on Highway 12 to Open Wednesday.
The bridge has been closed to traffic since last Labor Day. Picture taken a few weeks ago when pouring concrete.
2025 Poppy Posters Contest
The display will be up from Thursday evening until Sunday.
Johnson Hired As Valentine City Clerk
Johnson is currently transitioning from the Valentine Police Department secretary position.
Boys Track Finish Runner Up and Girls Finish 6th at O’Neill Track
Cronic sets new VHS High Jump record at 6′ 8″ and takes home three gold medals.
Boys Golf Team Finishes 5th at Hershey Invite
Tanner Two Strike lead the Badgers with an 84 score.
Refuge Hike June 7th
Area residents are invited to join the Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association for this nature hike.
Ricketts Announces Local Townhall
Friday, April 25 at the Valentine Livestock Auction.
KVSH Basketball Bracket Challenge Winners Announced.
Out of a possible 89 games, Rox Ann Ohlmann of Valentine only missed 11 games.
Administrative Leave Granted For RST Employees April 22
Rosebud Sioux Tribe wishes to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tehjalyn White Pipe who’s funeral will be held in Gregory, SD.
Public Has Opportunity to Comment on Convention Center
The open house type meeting was successful in answering questions about the project.
Valentine Boys Golf Defeats Ainsworth in Dual at Fredricks Peak
The first ever event raised $25,000 for UNL Rodeo Team.
Valentine Youth Competes at Inaugural John Cook Classic Roping Event
The first ever event raised $25,000 for UNL Rodeo Team.
Student Council Talent Show May 6th
Entries are due by May 2nd to darganbright@vcsbadger.net
A Note From Patriots Don and Ginny Nelson About the 250th Birthday of the US
2026 will be the 250th Birthday of The United States.
Ag Society Focusing on State Finals
The Nebraska State High School Rodeo Finals will return to Valentine June 12th through the 14th.
Valentine Police Report
Three arrests made by Valentine PD.
False Report Causes Emergency Response To Fish Hatchery
Emergency personnel responded to a possible drowning only to find the call was a hoax. Cherry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
Minnechaduza Bridge Closer to Completion
Construction included removal of old bridge and construction of new one.
Kilgore Fire Department Extinguishes Fire South of Kilgore
The total size of the fire was unknown as of Friday afternoon.
Highway 83 North Project Begins
Infrastructure work will begin this week with traffic maintained.
Valentine City Council Holds Regular Meeting
City approves new fireworks ordinance, street dances and liquor license.
Sales Tax Figures in January 2025 Down in Valentine
Several area communities saw a decrease in sales this January vs. last.
Results of Regional Cornhole Tournament in Valentine
Local competitors did well in first regional tournament.
Game and Parks to Consider Reducing Number of deer, Antelope and Elk Tags
Deer hunting licenses could be the most affected by recommended changes.
Dance Team State Championship Banner Revealed at High School
The Valentine High School Dance team hung two banners from the rafters in the VHS gym on Wednesday.
Two New Officers Hired by Valentine PD
One male and one female officer will join the VPD and attend law enforcement academy at the end of this month.
Sand Painters Complete Art Show
Dave Dorsey won Best of Show.
Cherry County ag Society Approves Water Line At Fairgrounds.
The Ag Society will have a regular meeting on the 14th at 7PM.
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds District Court Ruling Supporting Hog Operation in Cherry County.
Danielski Farms CUP in Cherry County was upheld by Nebraska Supreme Court.
Senator Ricketts To Hold Mobile Office Hours In Area
For more information, please visit https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/services.
Game and Parks Making Improvements Near Hyannis
Construction has begun on new amenities at Frye Lake and Avocet Lake near Hyannis.
If all goes according to schedule, anglers will have an easier time launching boats
at both locations by the end of the summer.
Sheriffs Office Reports Scam Involving Local Company
Kirk Barnes Construction target of scam selling heavy equipment.
Valentine Boys Golf Wins Triangular with Ainsworth and North Central
Cooper Jordan wins first place at golf event.
Missing Person Search on Rosebud in Parmalee Area
Standing Bear is a Native American woman who has been missing since March 30th.
Aubrey Benson Chosen at Girls State Rep.
American Legion Auxiliary chose Aubrey Benson to represent them this summer at Gril State.
Cherry County Ag Society Emergency Meeting April 7th, 7PM.
Agenda items include; infrastructure, water and bathrooms.
Community Opportunity to Learn More About Proposed Convention Center.
April 15th you can find out how you can support a new convention center project.
NDOT Preparing for construction on Highway 83 North
Construction on Hwy 83 North to begin Mid April.
2025 Cody Kilgore and Valentine FB Schedules
The state NSAA makes up the football schedules for Nebraska teams.
Olson, Sprenger and Cronin All Conference
This will be the last year in the Southwest Conference.
Community Opportunity to Learn More About Proposed Convention Center.
New convention center would be linked to Mid Plains College Campus.
Elliott and Jordan Prom King and Queen at Valentine
Prom Theme was The Greatest Show.
Cherry County 4-H Expressive Arts Contest
The 4-H year is in full swing.
Drought Prepardedness Webinar at Thedford
Producers are encouraged to be prepared incase adequate moisture does not come this spring.
Fire Burns an estimated 23,000 acres. Cause UTV possibly.
23,000 Acres burned and possible cause was a USFW UTV.
Cody Resident to practice medicine in Maine.
Cade Cody will practice emergency medicine in Portland Maine for the next few years.
Sustainable Beef Now Open
The long-awaited facility plans to process up to 1,500 head per day when up to full speed.
Merrit SRA and other area campgrounds get improvements for 2025
Merrit Reservoir will see new camping pads, electrical hook ups and new shower facility among other improvement.
Old West Days Returning at End of April
Old West Days and Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering has been held in Valentine for over 30 years.
Senator Storer Introduces Amendment to Brand Inspection Bill
Storer feels cow calf produces not represented in proposed new brand inspection bill.
Improvements in Drought Conditions
Central and north eastern Cherry County has seen improvement in drought conditions.
Trial Over in Suit Against Cherry County Over CUP
The trial was scheduled for two days, but testimony wrapped on day one.
Emergency Sirens To Be Tested During Severe Weather Awareness Week
The sirens will be tested Wednesday March 26th in Cody, Kilgore, Valentine, Wood Lake and Springview.
Van Fire Spreads to Grass, Canyon Land In South Central South Dakota
Roughly 187 acres were burned in the blaze.
Senator Ricketts Announces Mobile Office Hours
Ricketts will have staff in Thedford on April 1st.
Smoke Sends Valentine Volunteer Firemen to Local Church
Firemen responded to the Berean Church Thursday morning. Minimal damage was reported.
Valentine Children and Families Coalition Making Progress On Proposed Facility
Stay tuned to KVSH Radio for any updates on the progress that the Valentine Children and Families Coalition is making in the Heart City.
Cherry County Ag Society Preparing for Nebraska State High School Finals Rodeo
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association Finals will be held in Valentine from June 12-14 with check-in on the 11th.
Construction Updates From NDOT
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, andto put phones down.
UNL Releases Preliminary Farm Real Estate Market Survey Results for Northwest Nebraska
The preliminary findings for the Farm Real Estate Market Survey for northwest Nebraska is available. Photo by Chabella Guzman
Midwest Walleye Challenge Returns for Second Year
Anglers and biologists again are joining forces to bring a new kind of fishing
tournament to Nebraska.
Valentine Police Department Week in Review
During the week, the Police Department responded to 39 calls for service, including 11 traffic stops, 3 trespassing complaints, 2 disturbances, and 2 reports of Suspicious Persons or Vehicles.