Mobile Food Pantry Sept 21st
Drive-thru pantry Tuesday, Sept 21 from 5-7 at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.
Sandhills Prairie Refuge Dedications
Special viewing scope dedications planned in memory of Mary Young and Janet Grabher.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Three Locals Compete in Kayak Race
The Hills 2 Forest Middle Loup River kayak and canoe race took place Saturday.
Cowboy Fast Draw Championships Return to Valentine
Over 100 competitors from over a dozen states are expected to compete in Valentine this weekend.
Prediction Contest Winners
Week two was rough with 6 upsets on the card.
Valentine City Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Valentine City Council will follow the Budget Hearing at 6 pm 9/9/21.
Merritt Dam Road Open
Work has been completed and Merritt Dam Road is once again open.
Special Tributes on Saturday
The Legion Family and NSRA will both hold special veteran tributes and remembrances this Saturday, 9/11.
Valentine City Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Valentine City Council will follow the Budget Hearing at 6 pm 9/9/21.
Construction To Begin For Merritt Reservoir Breakwater September 13
The construction will protect a nearby boat launch and shoreline.
4-H State Fair Results for Cherry County
In person results as well as over 50 static exhibits from the NE State Fair.
Chadron Invite Results
Lady Badgers placed 2nd at Chadron Invite on 9/7/21
Prediction Contest Winners
Week one had 6 people missing just one game!
Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Notice
Special Budget Hearing meeting will be held September 13th.
Merritt Dam Road Closure Thursday and Friday
Merritt Dam Road between 16F and Highway 97 will be closed 9/9 and possibly 9/10.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Valentine Public Library Bringing Cyber Awareness
The Online Snare-Cyber Smart project focuses on cyber security and raises awareness to decrease victimization
Valentine to Host Economic Developers Conference in 2022
Valentine Economic Development Board submitted a bid to host the state Economic Developers conference in the spring of 2022.
Valentine PD Report
Valentine Police Department responds to 93 calls last week.
Cooler Wet Weather Greats 134th annual Old Settlers Reunion at Sparks
Laynie Elliott, Jake Kime, Barb Shipley and Lawrence Turner honored at Old Settlers.
Suspect Arrested in Homicide Investigation
Update: Kevin Kilmer of Valentine has been arrested on first degree murder charges.
Borman Bridge Closure
Borman Bridge will be closed for one hour, 8:30-9:30 am, on Wednesday, August 25th.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Town Folk Alley held at Keya Paha County Fair
The Sparks Nebraska Spurs hosted a public fast draw event in Norden on Saturday and Sunday.
Badger Girls Place 1st at O’Neill Golf Invite
Results from the Valentine girls golfers at the O’Neill Invite.
Best of 4-H Static Exhibits
Congratulations to all 4-H competitors from the Cherry County Fair!
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Deb Colburn Wins KVSH Grand Prize at Cherry County Fair
Thanks to all who stopped by the KVSH Booth during the Cherry County Fair!
School Board Votes No Mask Mandate
Valentine Community School Board recommended masks but will not require them at this time.
Grand Jury Returned Verdict in Nickisch, Jr. Death
The grand jury panel returned verdict of “no true bill” meaning no criminal conduct was found.
Flag Pole Dedication to Harry Stokely Thursday Evening at Cherry County Fair
Harry Stokely served Cherry County as extension agent from 1958 to 1985.
Shooting Sports Events Continue to usher in 2021 Cherry County Fair
The 2021 Cherry County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition was held Saturday, August 7
at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.
Sandhills Open Road Race This Week in Arnold Area
Hundreds of race fans and drivers are expected at the Sandhills Road Race in Arnold.
Cherry Co. 4-H Trap Shoot Results
Cherry County Fair always starts off with a “bang”! Results from Trap Shoot.
Former Rosebud Paramedic Senteced
Michael Brian Whirlwind Soldier sentenced for Obtaining Controlled Substances by Deception.
Area Residents Invited to Participate In Photo Contest
The Rural Fellows have created a photo contests allowing local people to contribute their own photos competing for cash prizes.
Vandalism Suspects Being Sought in Gordon
Two young men are being sought in the removal of a sculpture at Gordon High School.
Law Enforcement Seeking Woman
Laura J. Zaic, age 23, of Custer, SD, failed to appear for her court date on August 2nd.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
NCDHD COVID Update 8/02/2021
NCDHD will no longer be reporting cases by county.
Cherry County Fatality
A Rosebud woman was killed in a one vehicle crash north of Kilgore Saturday night.
Cherry County Attorney Responds to Suit Against Hog Farm Permit
Amorak Inc and Edwin Brown filed a 28 page suit which listed 73 different reasons for their request to reverse and vacate the permit.
Marching Band To Start Practicing
The band is getting back together! Marching band practice for the fair parade starts August 3rd.
Chamber Golf Tournament Results
Valentine Chamber of Commerce golf tournament was held July 24th at Fredrick Peak Golf Club in Valentine.
NCDHD COVID Report
No new COVID cases reported in Cherry County in latest report from NCDHD, 11 in the district.
Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament Results
Over 14,000 raised for an Infant Panda Warmer from the Cherry County Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
National Night Out July 27th
First responder competition, food, open swim and fun at Ecology Park on July 27th.
Hackberry Lake To Be Chemically Renovated Aug. 9
This is part of the ongoing Aquatic Habitat Project on the refuge.
Nebraska Star Party August 1st through 6th
The theme for this years Nebraska Star Party is “Far Sighted”.
Congressman Smith in Mullen August 3rd
A mobile office allows constituents to meet directly with Congressman Smith about federal issues and take advantage of the constituent services.
Borman Bridge Closure
Borman Bridge will be closed for one hour, 8:30-9:30 am, on Wednesday, July 21st.
NCDHD COVID Update 7/19/2021
The latest report from NCDHD shows 10 new cases in the district, 1 in Brown County, 2 in Cherry County.
Valentine Community Schools Preparing to Open August 12th
Valentine Community Schools one month away form new school year.
Grant Money Available for VCS
Valentine Community Schools seeking input on how to best use grant funds.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Meeting Cancellation Notice
The Cherry County Board of Equalization special meeting scheduled for July 20th has been canceled.
Kay Reese Awarded EMS Person of the Year
Kay is on her 13th year of volunteer service for the Cherry County Hospital Ambulance Service.
Voluntary Product Recall
Several aerosol sunscreens are being recalled due to small levels of benzene.
Caravan Bringing Home Remains of Rosebud Sioux Children
Remains of 10 Native American children, 9 from Rosebud Sioux Tribe, who died more than a year ago, are being returned.
Cone with a Cop July 15
Join VPD for Cone With a Cop today at the Frosty Drive In.
Local Valentine Athletes Compete in 63-mile River Race
The Missouri Freedom Race took place Saturday, July 10th.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Valentine City Council Meeting
The regular meeting of the Valentine City Council will be on July 8th, 2021, at 7 pm.
NCDHD COVID Update 7/07/2021
The latest report from NCDHD shows 9 new cases in the district, 2 in Keya Paha County, 0 in Cherry County.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
4th of July Demolition Derby
37 cars and pick ups participated in the annual demolition derby in Valentine Sunday night.
4th of July Festivities
Several activities planned for 4th of July around the area.
Cherry County Commissioners Appoint Members to Local Boards
The Cherry County Commissioners met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 29th at the Cherry County Courthouse in Valentine.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Fire Fighting Aircraft at Miller Field
Local fire departments will be assisted by this fire fighting airplane which will be serving Northern Nebraska.
Estimated 1.6 million tons of sand washed into Snake River
Cherry County, Nebraska, and Richard Minor of Gordon Agree to Remedy Alleged Clean Water Act Violations
Results of Andrew Claymon Memorial Fishing Tournament
The 10th annual youth and adult fishing tournament was held June 12th at Merritt Reservoir.
4H Livestock Judging Clinic
The Cherry County 4-H Livestock Committee hosted the annual livestock judging clinic and competition June 22nd.
UNL Deans List Released
Several KVSH area students were named to the Deans list at UNL.
Highway Commission/ District 8 Program Hearing in Valentine
The regular meeting of the State Highway Commission will be June 25th in Valentine.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
NCDHD COVID Update 6/21/2021
The latest report from NCDHD shows 3 new cases in the district, 1 each in Antelope, Boyd and Brown counties.
NE High School Rodeo Results
Many area athletes competed with champions crowned in several events.
Chaduza Cookoff In City park Held on June 12th
Chaduza Cookoff results.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Big Red Blitz Coming to Valentine
Representatives from the Huskers will be in Valentine at Bolo Beer Co. on June 16th.
Highway Striping To Begin In KVSH Area
Weather permitting, roadway paint striping will begin June 14 in the Merriman and Valentine areas.
Valentine City Council Meeting
Regular meeting of the Valentine City Council will be this Thursday at 7:00 pm.
NCDHD COVID Update 6/01/2021
The latest report from NCDHD shows 2 new cases in the district, both in Holt County.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Radio Month Contest Winners
A perfect entry brings home $400 worth of beef drafts.
Snake River Falls Access Reopening
The falls is reopening for public access June 12th, but many restrictions remain in place.
NPPD Construction in Ainsworth
Construction underway at NPPD Ainsworth community solar site.
NCDHD COVID Update 6/01/2021
The latest report from NCDHD shows 0 new cases in the district.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Badger Boys Golf Team State Results
Badgers placed 15th overall out of the 75 Class C Schools in Nebraska.
NCDHD Goes to Only One Press Update Per Week Starting June 1
Only 2 new COVID cases since May 24th in nine county area.
Valentine Classic Motor Club to Host Cruise Night June 5th
The Valentine Classic Motor Club will also hold a burn out contest that evening.
Niobrara Scenic River Celebrates 30 Years
The three part challenge can be done in any particular order.
Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductees 2021
The Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame banquet will be June 5th in Valentine.
Valentine High School Honor Roll for 2nd Semester
The Valentine High School Honor Roll was released at the conclusion of classes for the year.
Nebraska Free Fishing Day is Saturday
Free fishing and park entry day in Nebraska will be May 22nd.
Tonia Kaup and Bassett Lodge Recognized by Girl Scouts
Spirit of Nebraska honors volunteer award recipients for making a difference in the lives of girls.