State Of Emergency Declared On Rosebud Reservation
President Kathleen Wooden Knife has officially declared a State of Emergency on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation.
VPD Announces No Arrests Over The Previous Week
Valentine Police Department Week In Review.
Valentine Volunteer Fire Department Responds To Alarm At Prairie Club
Fortunately, the call turned out to be a false alarm.
High School Rodeo Finals Return To Valentine
High School Rodeo includes Rifle and Trap shooting, reined cow horse, queens’ competition and regular rodeo performances.
Several Memorial Day Services Announced For The Area
Services are scheduled for Sunday and Monday in the KVSH area.
Valentine Pool’s Opening Day May Be Delayed
The Valentine Family Aquatic Center’s scheduled opening day of Monday May 26th (Memorial Day) will be weather dependent.
NC RC&D Announces Third Annual Lick Tub Challenge at Ranch Expo
Cash prizes will be awarded during the lick tub challenge.
Governor Sign Anti Lab Meat Bill
Gov Pillen signed bill against lab grown meat products.
Valentine Classic Motor Club Event Announced
Classic cars will be parking near 3rd and Main Street in Valentine May 29th from 5:30 to 7:30
Local Snowplow Drivers To Compete In Statewide Competition
2024 competition winners Chad Shaul and Tyrel Yaeger from Valentine will be competing in this years event as well.
Temporary Campfire Ban Lifted In Nebraska State Parks
The news follows recent rainfall in the state and comes just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Third Annual Main Street Artwalk This Friday Evening
Check out downtown Valentine to see artist and work and new sculptures on Main Street.
US Drought Monitor Map Shows Some Improvements In The Region
The updated US Drought Monitor indicates that some recent rains have been beneficial to the area, while the southern KVSH listening area may have seen a deterioration in drought conditions.
Retail Sales Figures in February 2025 Down But, Better Than January.
Retail sales show’s almost 6% decline for Valentine in 2025.
Badger Golf Comes Up Short for Qualifying for State
The Valentine boy’s varsity golf team completed their season at districts on Monday.
Senator Storer Has 4 Bills Passed
Freshman Sen Tanya Storer gets four bills passed in Unicameral.
VPD Week in Review
Local EMS to host social event Monday night at Vets Club.
National EMS Week
Local EMS to host social event Monday night at Vets Club.
Cherry County Ag Society Continues Improvements at Rodeo Arena
Some of the stock handling facilities behind the chutes will have a new look.
Work on West 4th Street and Highway 83
Work is expected to be completed this fall on the project.
Nebraska Star Party Coming Back To North Central Nebraska
The 32nd Annual Nebraska Star Party will be July 20-25.
Legislators send budget to Governor
Nebraska budget passed on Thursday.
Badgers Qualify 12 for Nebraska State High School Track. Girls Win Districts!
8 girls and 4 boys will represent Valentine at the State Track Meet in Omaha later this month.
RCALF USA Annual Meeting in June in Deadwood
Deadwood will host the annual R-CALF gathering starting June 17th, 2025
American Legion Auxiliary Fundraising Update
Roughly $1500 is still needed to reach their fundraising goal.
North Central RC&D Reviews Tire Amnesty and Prepares for Ranch Expo
RC&D looking forward to Ranch Expo June 18 and 19 in Bassett.
Firemen Respond To Grass Fire Wednesday Night
Firemen were on scene about a half hour.
Heavy Rain Flooded Few Valentine Intersections Wednesday Evening
Study will make recommendations about changing administration of Niobrara Scenic River over to State and local authorities.
Study to explore possibility of State assuming administration of Scenic Niobrara River.
Study will make recommendations about changing administration of Niobrara Scenic River over to State and local authorities.
May Showers Should Bring Much Needed Grass
KVSH area very grateful for much needed rain.
May 15th is Peace Officers Memorial Day
This is National Peace Officers Memorial week.
Police Chief Slama Explains Fireworks Ordinance on KVSH Comment Program
Residents can obtain a permit to use fireworks outside of the two annual sales windows by contacting the Valentine city manager.
Zoning Administrator To Conduct Investigation of Conditional Use Permit
Due process is spelled out in the zoning regulation of Cherry County.
Area UNK Students To Receive Diplomas
UNK Graduation will be Friday, May 16th at UNK’s Health and Sports Center
Valentine Boys and Girls Win Track Invite
Cronin sets school High Jump record as Badger swept the top four places in that event.
Valentine Police Report
Three arrests made by Valentine PD.
VFD Elects Officers for 2025, 2026
Valentine Volunteer Fire Department responded to 71 calls in the past 12 months.
Badgers Medal One, Hosting Southwest Conference Golf
Caden Stankoski took 5th place at Southwest Conference.
American Cardinal Robert Prevost Named Pope
Prevost, 69, will be the first American Pope in the Catholic Church’s history.
Valentine To Get Television Exposure This Summer
American Dream TV and Backyard Gardener are planning on utilizing the area for upcoming segments.
Fugitive Dittman Arrested
Dixie prefers to paint landscape and wildlife as seen in this art work.
Dixie Hasart Artist of the Month
Dixie prefers to paint landscape and wildlife as seen in this art work.
New Bull Market Opens Today
Robert and Lacey Jospeh opening Bull Market at the former Runza location.
Detour Coming for West 4th St Project in Valentine
Work is expected to disrupt traffic flows on the construction West of Valentines Main St. Congestion expected around Middle School.
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.