Badger Boosters All Sports Banquet
Numerous athletic awards handed out during the annual All Sports Banquet hosted by the Badger Boosters.
Boys Southwest Conference Golf Results
Valentine golfers place fourth as a team at the course in Cozad.
Valentine Invite May 3rd
Big turnout for the Valentine Track invite held on Friday.
NDOT Meets with Local Stakeholders on Main St Construction
Plans continue for construction of Valentine Main Street in 2021 and 2022.
Fishing Clinic May 4th
Kids’ fishing clinic set for May 4 at the Fish Hatchery.
Cherry County Commissioners Hold Two Public Hearings
Public hearings held April 30th on two proposed amendments on zoning regulations concerning wind energy in the county.
Boys Golf Takes 2nd
Valentine Badgers brave cold and windy temps at the Ainsworth Invite to take 2nd.
Little Miss Poppy Announced
Cadence Swanson announced Little Miss Poppy with Madison Bopp alternate.
Valentine FFA Receives $10,000 Grant for New Plasma Cutter
The Nebraska FFA Foundation presented a check to Valentine FFA for new plasma cutting equipment at Valentine High School.
Controlled Burns in the Area
Niobrara Valley Preserve west of Plum Creek and Rocking J Ranch south of Nenzel conducting controlled burns today.
1884 Day Celebration Friday and Saturday
Legion Post 90 Celebrates 100 Years, Activities start Friday evening and continue into Saturday at the Vets’ Club.
Poppy Poster Contest Winners
232 posters received – six go on to State competition.
Summer City Ordinances
Reminders from the Valentine Police Department
Area Easter Egg Hunts
In Cody on Saturday at 11 MT and in Valentine on Sunday April 21st at 2 pm CT.
Higher Limits on USDA Farm Loans
2018 Farm Bill Increases Limits, Makes Other Changes to Farm Loans
Blizzard Blasts the Area
Power outages, snow, ice and wind cause havoc around the area.
Cherry County Commissioners Meet
Two conditional permits were approved this week by the Cherry County Commissioners.
Region Braces for Midweek Storm
Another “bomb cyclone” expected to blast area with heavy snow and winds.
USDA Farm Service Agency Announcement
Higher levels of coverage began April 8th through NAP.
Prescribed Burns
Lingering smoke may be present for up to a week.
Poppy Poster Contest
Annual Poppy Poster Contest with deadline of April 12th
Website for Flooding Info
Nebraska Department of Transportation Announces Website
Duane Lamb Logs 1000th Flight
Duane Lamb of Valentine has logged his 1000th Flight with MARC AIR service.
Storm Spotter Training
2019 Storm Spotter training to be held in Valentine on Monday, April 8th.
Planning Commission Holding Emergency Meeting
Emergency meeting today for damaged Communication Tower south of Nenzel.
Road Closure Notice
Section of West Dry Valley Road closed until further notice in Southern Cherry County. 3rd Street from Wood to Victoria closed in Valentine.
Subject Sought by RST Police Captured
Rosebud Police reported the capture of Devon Fay on March 30th.
Boil Water Notice
Residents with private wells advised to get water tested for contamination
Valentine Man Faces 3 Felony Charges
Paul D. Nickisch, Jr. faces 3 felony charges in conjunction with March 4th homicide.
Quinn Dam in Pennington County Failing
Officials are warning of flash flooding in Pennington County due to hole in dam
Early Childhood Development Survey
Area citizens are invited to attend the next meeting to discuss Main Street construction.
Next Main Street Vision 2022 Meeting Will Be April 1st.
Area citizens are invited to attend the next meeting to discuss Main Street construction.
Minnechaduza Creek west of Valentine.
Low land flooding a danger along creeks and rivers in Northern Cherry County.
Crews Opening Mill Pond
Crews hoping to alleviate pressure from upstream flooding by opening Mill Pond and The Plunge.
Hidden Timber Dam Fails
The Hidden Timber Dam broke today on the Keya Paha river.
Trump Approves Disaster Declaration
Nebraska now eligible for federal assistance after storms.
Pence Visits Nebraska
Pictured: VP Pence, Gov. Ricketts, Sen. Sasse, and Congressman Bacon thank first responders in Waterloo.
$1.9 Energy Saving Upgrade for Valentine Schools
Monday night the school board approved the plan to move forward with energy savings plans for the Valentine Schools.
SD Pair Caught After Chase Near Stapleton
32-year-old Derrick Schween and passenger, 26-year old Brittany Santos, arrested after attempting to steal gas.
South Dakota Also Affected By Storm
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe declares State of Emergency from the Office of the President.
Disaster Relief Efforts Continue
Nebraskans Band Together to Help Flood Victims
FSA Resources Available
Farm Service Agency Reminds Farmers, Ranchers of Resources to Address Flooding, Blizzard Impacts
Shopko Announces All Stores Closing
News release issues today says all locations will be closing in June.
Spring Guides Now In
Husker spring guides available courtesy of the IMG Sports Network and KVSH
County Roads in Better Condition Than Last Week
Roads in Southern Cherry County are improving according to Doug Boyer of Mullen.
Damage Continues to Be Assessed
Valentine spared the worst of the storm, but many locals still dealing with damage…
Update on Catastrophic Flooding Event
Updates from Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and Boyd County Sheriff
Hauling Requirements Waived
Gov. Ricketts Temporarily Waives Hauling Requirements.
Cherry County Communications Tower Fails Wednesday Night
Many county roads in the Southern portion of the county are washed out or under water and snow.
Spencer Dam Washes Out Due to Heavy Moisture
Reports indicate that the Spencer dam has been compromised, resulting in Niobrara River flooding.
Ricketts Issues Emergency Declaration
Conditions expected to worsen as the day progresses
I-80 Westbound to Close at Ogallala at 11:00 a.m. CDT
Blizzard conditions expected around the two state area.
Power Line Conversion Continues
Final phase of voltage conversion begins on March 18th
Subject Sought by RST Police
Rosebud Police search for Devon Fay, whom they consider an ‘armed and dangerous’ subject.
FCC Closes Complaint Against KVSH
FCC determines complaint filed against KVSH Radio to be closed without any further action.
Blood Drive Still On
Drive starting at 12:00 pm CT instead of 11:30 am CT today, March 7th
Fatal Shooting in Valentine
Paul Nickisch, age 70, arrested after alleged domestic dispute.
Charges Added in Sydney Loofe Murder
Authorities expect to file additional charges again Aubry Trail.
Heart City Dance Scores Well at Rapid City Competition
Several area girls competed with dancers from 4 states.
CEA Contest Results
4-H Communications & Expressive Arts contest held March 1.
Livestock Indemnity Program Information
Assistance available for those impacted by winter-related weather in Blaine, Cherry, Grant , Hooker and Thomas counties.
Planning and Zoning Approve Cell tower
New cell phone tower to go in near Wood Lake if commissioners approve.
45s on Fridays
Tune in Friday afternoons as Zach Dean will take you back with your favorite 45 records!
Public access to Hudson Lake closes Feb. 28
Game and Parks Commission reminding public that access to the private lake is ending soon.
Golf Manager Position Approved
City Council has approved full time Clubhouse Manager for Frederick Peak.
Dueling Duo Rescheduled
Final event of the Valentine Area Arts Council Season will be this Sunday.
Town Hall Meeting with Senator Brewer
Thomas, Blaine, and Loup County Farm Bureau to Host Town Hall Meeting with Sen. Brewer on March 8th.
Main Street Vision 2022 Continues
Street design discussion continue’s between NDOT and local residents.
Power Line Conversion Continues
Main Street done with major outages after today.
Ainsworth Speech Invite Results
Valentine places second at the Ainsworth Speech Invitational.
State Wrestling on KVSH
Badgers Three-Peat as State Champions!
District Court News Release
Press Release from the Cherry County Attorney
Open House on February 15th
Celebrate the Sesquicentennial at the UNL Extension Office during business hours.
Valentine’s Day Heart Drop
Stop by the Trail Head on 1st and Main at 5:30 pm on 2/14 to win prizes!
USDA Deadline Approaches
USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 14 Deadline for Market Facilitation Program
75th Annual Coronation
“Home is Where the Heart Is” was this year’s theme
Sheyenne Hammond Receives Scholarship Award
Sheyenne Hammond recognized for work in class room as well as rodeo arena.
District Wrestling Champs!
Valentine takes 9 wrestlers to State!
Bull Bash This Saturday
Many events during the 18th annual bull bash scheduled.
More Shopko Locations Closing
Ainsworth location on the updated list of closures.
State Dual Wrestling
Valentine Takes 5th in State Dual Wrestling in Kearney.
Select Sports Scores
Scores from Friday’s High School sports…
Valentine Wrestlers Take 2nd Friday
Badgers runners up at Southwest Conference Tournament
Cherry County Commissioners Meet
Coby Billings resigns from planning commission and commissioners ask for written documentation on proposed changes to zoning regulations.
Power Line Work Continues
Outages begin today and can last three to four hours.
Pursuit in Rosebud Leads to Fatality
FBI investigating incident that occurred Sunday, January 27th.
Area Legion Baseball Tournament in Valentine this summer
The Area C-7 Senior Legion baseball tournament will begin in Valentine on July 19th.
Numerous Events for Bull Bash 2019
More than Bulls and Heifers on Main Street for the Bull Bash on February 9th in Valentine.
FSA Offices to Reopen
All FSA Offices set to reopen on January 24th amid government shutdown.
Planning Commission Advances Amendments
Cherry County Planning Commission votes to advance amendments to restrict wind turbines.
Cherry County Veterans’ Memorial Committee
CCVMC is seeking names of veterans to create a memorial.
Valentines for Veterans
Leo Brinda Unit #90 is hosting the annual Valentines for Veterans drive.
Niobrara Polar Bear Dip this Weekend
A chance of snow and frigid temps will greet those who take the plunge.
Badger Wrestlers Fight Back
The shorthanded Badgers take home the gold at the Chadron Invitational!
Chamber of Commerce Events
Regular Valentine Chamber of Commerce meeting held Wednesday.
New Welding Equipment is up and Running at Mid Plains
State of the art welding equipment now ready for use at Mid Plains College in Valentine.
FSA Office To Reopen Temporarily
FSA Offices Will Reopen to Provide Certain Services to Nebraska Ag Producers on January 17, 18, and 22
Governor Ricketts’ Valentine Visit Cancelled
Poor weather conditions caused the Governor’s visit to be cancelled today, Wednesday the 16th.
Main Street Vision 2020 Meeting
Next meeting will be Jan 22nd, 6 pm, at Mid Plains Community College
Voltage Conversion Process Continues
Most complex phase beginning in two weeks