Chamber Golf Tournament August 17th
Important Notice! All teams need to re-register by calling 402-322-0500 or 322-1602!
Ground Breaking on New Housing Venture
Golden shovels were put to work on Monday afternoon in ground breaking housing venture in Northeast Valentine.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Judge Overrules Preserve the Sandhills Suit Against Cherry County
Judge Mark Kozicek ruled there was no conflict of interest for commissioners Storer and DeNaeyer.
Cherry County Fair Parade Results
Results from the 2019 Cherry County Fair Parade
Tom Osborne to speak on mentoring in Valentine August 23rd
Dr. Tom Osborne, co-founder of the TeamMates mentoring program will speak at the Peppermill August 23rd.
Win Big at the KVSH Booth
Stop by the KVSH Booth Friday and Saturday to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes.
Entertainment is Set for Cherry County Fair US Cellular Stage
Local talents will be displayed during the free entertainment on Friday and Saturday at the Cherry County Fair.
Cherry County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition Results
Results from shooting sports at the Cherry County Fair
Roads Closure Update
Recent heavy rains caused more havoc on county roads. Update as of 8/5/19
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Work Begins on N-61, Hyannis South
Work has begun with anticipated completion this month.
Cherry County Hospital Renovation Continues
The second phase of renovation nears completion with overall completion date set for January of 2020.
Single Engine Air Tanker at Miller Field
SEAT is stationed at Miller Field for the next 60 to 90 days.
Market Facilitation Program Signup
USDA Enrollment Now Open Through Dec. 6
Sesame Street Coming to Valentine
Casting crew looking for one child from Valentine to be in the show, age 7-11.
Mud Volleyball Registration Open
New event during the Cherry Co. Fair on Aug 11, Registration due Aug 7
Class C State Legion Baseball
Valentine Post 90’s season comes to an end after their first State bid.
Mary Jane Kermmoade Presents a Life of Quilting
Trunk show will be Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm at the 4-H Building.
Area C 7 Tournament
Post 90 advances to State after winning the C 7 Area Tournament!
Report Livestock Losses
A reminder from the USDA Farm Service Agency Office that financial assistance may be available.
International Monarch Monitoring Blitz
Join the NWR and Sandhills Prairie Refuge on August 3rd.
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
New Chief of Interpretation for NSR
Valentine welcomes Susan Cook to the at Niobrara National Scenic River office.
Public Hearing Set for Tuesday Postponed
Public hearing regarding CUP 003/18 submitted by BSH Kilgore, LLC is postponed
VPD Week In Review
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Search Called Off For Missing Rosebud Woman
19 year old Waniyetu Loves War, a/k/a Autumn Emery last seen July 7th
West Nile Virus Death
First case of West Nile Virus in Nebraska, in the North Central District Health Department’s jurisdiction.
Regular City Council Meeting
Valentine City Council Meeting notes from Thursday.
Lawsuit Against Cherry County Commissioners
The group “Preserve the Sandhills” suing for conflicts of interest in wind turbine project.
National Night Out 2019
First responder competition, food, open swim and fun at Ecology Park on July 23rd.
Old Mill Bulk Foods & Deli Reopening
Old Mill is back in business, holding their grand reopening at their new location this Friday and Saturday.
Meeting Held on Excess Water in Cherry County
130 people attended a public meeting to discuss the higher water tables in Cherry County.
Roads Closure Update
Updates as of 7/09 to road closure list, caution being advised on all county roads.
VPD Week in Review
A weekly update from the Valentine Police Department.
4-H Livestock Judging Results
June 25th was 4-H Livestock Day at the Cherry County Fairgrounds.
Roads Closure Update
Updates as of 7/08 to road closure list, caution being advised on all county roads.
Excess Water Meeting July 9
MNNRD and Senator Fischer’s Office hosting Tuesday’s meeting at 4 pm.
Information Open House July 17th
Open house regarding Highway 83 improvements to be held at the Niobrara Lodge
Update from the Niobrara National Scenic River
Recent rains have led to road washouts and a rapidly moving river.
Derby Results, Fireworks Postponed
Results of the Derby and Parade, Valentine Fireworks Postponed to Nov 11th
Demolition Derby and Fireworks July 4th
Annual Lion’s Club Parade kicks off events on July 4th, with derby and fireworks to wrap up the evening.
Arrest Made in Valentine
Arrest made in connection with a May 2018 assault.
ICON meets in Broken Bow
The Independent Cattlemen of Nebraska met recently in Broken Bow for annual meeting.
Troopers Launch Independence Day Enforcement
Motorists can dial *55 from any cell phone to reach the NSP Highway Helpline
VPD Week in Review
A weekly update from the Valentine Police Department.
Cherry County Road Closure Update
Still several county roads closed; those that are open are for light travel only.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Information
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
Blacklegged Tick Identified in Nebraska
The deer ticks, known for carrying Lyme disease, were found in Douglas, Sarpy and Saunders counties
Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities
Red Cross urges donors to fill Missing Types to prevent summer blood shortage.
VPD Update
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Volunteers Team Up with Refuge Staff to Repair Turtle Fences
Saturday was a work day for turtle fence repair
Electronics Recycling Successful in KVSH Area
Over 6,000 pounds of used electronics collected during recycling events.
Brief Landspout Tornado in Mission
Landspout tornado spotted around 1 pm CT on Wednesday, June 19th
Man Charged in Long Pine Shooting
A 26-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder in northern Nebraska’s Brown County.
Mobile Food Pantry
In Valentine June 19th from 5-7 pm at the Cherry County Fairgrounds
Nebraska High School Rodeo Results
Congratulations to all area athletes who competed this past week!
Chaduza Cookoff Results
2nd Annual Chaduza Cookoff held Saturday, June 15th
Flag Day Trivia Contest Held Friday
28 flags were given away during the trivia contest held Friday.
VPD Update
Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department
Construction Around Town
Several construction projects going on around Valentine
Andrew Claymon Memorial Tournament Results
Results from the annual fishing tournament held June 8th.
Annual Flag Day Program
Tune into KVSH Radio at 10:15 CT for the annual Flag Day program on Friday, June 14th!
Cowboy Trail Connector Link Now Under Construction in Valentine
New trail will be safer for pedestrian and bike traffic on the east side of Valentine.
Planning and Zoning Approves CUP for Wind Farm on 4 to 3 vote
After 4 hours of testimony and discussion, the Cherry County Planning and Zoning Board voted to recommend approval of permit for wind farm.
Water Over Road on Hwy 83
Road is still open but flooding persists by Pony Lake, about 30 miles south of Valentine.
Cowboy Connection Trail Now Underway
Construction began this week on the long awaited Cowboy Connection trail in east Valentine.
Scammers Still Out In Full Force
More phone scams plague the area, this one from the Social Security Administration
Week In Review
Update from the Valentine Police Department’s week in review.
Niobrara River Festival and Races
The Festival begins this Saturday at 3 pm at Berry Bridge, with Races on Sunday at 9 am.
USDA Invites Farmers to Join Acreage Reporting Pilot Project
Producers using precision ag data equipment for planting encouraged to participate.
Merritt Campground Open, Highway 97 Still Closed South of Reservoir
Update from Merritt Trading Post on road conditions south of reservoir.
Valentine Classic Motor Club’s Cruise and Car Show
Car show and cruise night will both be this Saturday, June 1st.
River News
Update from the Niobrara National Scenic River on river flows.
Scam Alert
Latest scam involves callers falsifying association with the Cherry County Hospital.
Valentine Business Challenge Winners
Chris Hernstrom of Bolo Beer Co. and Jessica Coyle of Auntie D’s winners of Valentine’s Business Challenge.
Roads Closure Update
Updates as of 5/28 to road closure list, caution still being advised on all county roads.
Boys State Golf Results
The Valentine Badgers placed 14th as a team at State Golf in Kearney.
Fatal Shooting in Rural Long Pine
18-year-old Logan Maring of Merna was fatally shot on Wednesday in rural Long Pine, NE.
Volunteers Needed to Help Decorate Graves
Veterans’ graves will be decorated at Mount Hope Cemetery this Saturday at 7 am.
Andrew Claymon Memorial Fishing Tournament
8th Annual Tournament to be held Saturday, June 8th at Merritt Reservoir
Roads Closed Around the Area
Heavy rains have caused significant water over roads around the area.
SCA Golf Tournament now a Poker Tournament
Due to the weather, the golf tournament scheduled for today will now be a poker tournament at 12:30.
Portions of Cowboy Trail Reopen
Cowboy Trail reopened to public use from Valentine to O’Neill, with exception of Long Pine area
Outdoor Family Fun Day Cancelled for 2019
Safety first on the water; events cancelled Saturday due to expected bad weather.
USDA Reopens Continuous CRP Signup
Extensions Also Available to Many Expiring Contracts.
Three Rural NE Airports Receive DOT Grants
Three Rural NE Airports Receive DOT Grants for Runway Improvements.
Discover Niobrara’s Fossil Past
State Highway Paleontologist Shane Tucker will be in Valentine May 24th.
Update from VFD
Annual Valentine Volunteer Fire Department meeting held this month.
May 15th, Peace Officer Memorial Day
Programs will be held this week to honor police and first responders.
Badger Golf Places 3rd at Districts
The Valentine Badgers take the bronze at Districts with a 385.
Valentine Middle School Receives Donation.
Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association donates check to Valentine Middle School staff.
State Track Qualifiers
Congratulations to all area State Track Qualifiers!
Boys Golf Wins Valentine Invite
The Valentine Badgers wins the boys golf invite, districts on Tuesday in Cambridge.
Planning and Zoning Approve 2 Permits and Set Date for Public Hearing
June 4th set for public hearing on proposed wind farm.
North Central RC&D Continues Recycling Efforts
Long time treasurer Rod Stolcpart retires from post.
9th Outdoor Family Fun Day
Join the fun at Smith Falls on Saturday, May 18th, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m
Mid Plains Community College Recognizes VHS Students
Congratulations to these dual credit students who earned college credits while in high school from MPCC.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief
Nebraska Farm Bureau Disaster Relief Fund Helping Farmers, Ranchers, and Rural Communities.
Valentine Badgers Place 2nd in Highway 20 Golf Invite
The Badger Boys Golf team takes home runner up in Monday’s golf tournament.