KVSH first learned of the issue midday Monday. Power was restored to customers by about 3pm.

A call came to Cherry County Dispatch referencing possible smoke in the cabin of a medical-air flight en route to pick up a patient in Rapid City, SD.

KVSH reaches over 1,000 followers and gives away Echo Dot device.

You can now submit nominations for the Hall of Fame to honor cowboys and cowgirls who have contributed to the Western Way of Life in our area.

Submit your own display or that of a friend or neighbor to win chamber bucks from KVSH and our sponsors.

No other damage was reported by the VFD.

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At the Cherry County Courthouse Wednesday, Casey Miller of Valentine was honored for stepping up to help in a time of crisis.

Local businesses are the ones that support our community, not Amazon or Walmart.

Unemployment rates remain pretty much steady with last month.

After winterkill two years ago, refuge lakes seem to be bouncing back, but most fish are still small.

The report of smoke coming from the structure was initially reported at about 4:30 Tuesday morning.

Chief Miller announced that her last day with the Valentine Police Department will be November 27th. Slama will hold the official title of “Chief” beginning November 28, 2024.
Photo from Slama’s 20th anniversary recognition in January 2024.

The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Western lifestyle of horse culture in the area of competition, business, or support of rodeo in the Sandhills of Nebraska.

Spectators braved the colder temperatures to vie the Parade of Lights on Saturday.

Source of loud bangs in the 900 block of North Moon Street was not located.

In Valentine December 5th from 9-10am and Ainsworth from 11-12.

KVSH Listeners are encouraged to contact your senators and congressmen to urge them to support AM Radio.

Now is the time to order trees from the MNNRD. Call 402-376-3241.

A change in ownership means there will be no access to Hudson lake at this time.

Dana Miller submited her resignation on Monday and will begin duties as a Game and Parks Law Enforcement Officer on December 14th.

Santa and his reindeer will kick off the day at 1pm at Security First Bank.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department

The tiebreaker went to West Holt for judges’ preference, giving Valentine runner up accolades.

Donations ranged from 50 dollars to $15,000 for a new theater in Valentine.

The next meeting will be December 12 at 6pm.

Jay D. Osburn of Cherry County roads received certification.

Several area communities saw a slight decrease in sales this August vs. last.

Area High School Sophomores will participate in life skills activities.

The weekly newspaper announced on Wednesday that it will cease publication after December 25, 2024. The print shop will remain.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department

The Foundation announced $93,000 in Community Grants and raised an estimated $30,000 for the future.

The memorial committee earned a much deserved “Job Well Done” from the community. Thank You!

The rental property, owned by Ed Bacon, was considered a total loss.

Jocelyn Jordan, Rylie Sexson, and Marybelle Ward have been chosen by the Nebraska Schools Activities Association to sing the National Anthem at a state sporting event this school year.
Pictured, left to right, Jocelyn, Marybelle and Rylie. Photo credit: Bethany Springer

VCS and Valentine City Council decided.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department

The Valentine Middle School Music presented ” Get Your Game On!” last evening at 7pm.

Most rural Nebraskans are at least somewhat concerned about their household’s cost of living.

Fire danger is still elevated but recent moisture and cooler temperatures have help drop fire danger.

The memorial will be held on Monday November 11, 2024, at 9AM.

The Foundation provides scholarships and community grants in the Sandhills region.

The public is invited 11:20 until 2pm this Friday to take a tour of the new facility.

Keywords to listen are “Heart City Radio”, “KVSH”, and “nine-forty”

KVSH Radio and Tehrani Motors hosted the 2nd annual Salsa Showdown Wednesday morning live on KVSH.

Time to “Fall Back” Saturday night.

Who done it?  It was Lady Cadenza at Nelsen Furniture with a Sword. $250 in Chamber Bucks were awarded to three lucky winners.

Join KVSH and Tehrani Motors for the Great Salsa Show Down on Wednesday the 30th at 10:15.

The mentoring program for 3rd through 12th graders can always use more mentors.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department

Any ballot received after 8pm on November 5th will not be counted.

OPT will be the Nebraska Coordinator for all thirty-nine eligible counties within Nebraska.

The International Cold Climate Wine Competition recognizes the top wines in the Cold Climate wine industry.

After hurricane damage to Baxter, the leading manufacturer of IV fluids in the nation, CCH will gradually resume elective surgeries while continuing to monitor IV supplies.

The new ambulance, pictured, will replace a 1999 E-Series 4-wheel drive unit.
Photo credit: Duane Lamb

Some bushings needed replaced. Testing of the sirens followed on Thursday morning.

Dr. Frank Patterson donated the properties to the non-profit “End Poverty Now” this summer.

The event will be rebroadcast on Wednesday evening after Sports Nightly.

KVSH Radio teams up with Tehrani Motors for 2024 Salsa Challenge.

It was a rough week for prediction in the KVSH Pigskin Prediction Contest

All candidates have been invited to attend the forum which will be broadcast live at 7pm on Monday. The event at MPCC is also open to the public.

While the Valentine area only received a couple hundredths of an inch, a quarter of an inch fell to the south.

National retailer True Value announced Monday that it had filed for bankruptcy. It announced a sales agreement with Do-It Best Hardware on Wednesday. Terms were not released. Locally, however, customers will notice very little change.

Nebraska Affordable Housing Grant makes new homes possible.

Medicare will NEVER directly call you unless you have initiated contact with them.

KVSH Radio hosted a Valentine School Board candidate forum.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department

Over 90 people attended the Cowboy GRIT banquet, raising over $12,000 toward the construction of a new school in Cody.

A couple of upsets this week made harder choosing on the card.

Cody Kilgore’s 2024 homecoming royalty was crowned during the half time festivities held during the Cody Kilgore football game vs. Hay Springs.

If you captured any images of the Northern Lights on Thursday night that you would like to share, send them to news@kvsh.com
Featured image courtesy of Michelle Garwood

The council voted to approve support for a 4-H archery range, discussed a car rental business, and will be taking bids on municipal power. The council will also work with Good Life Associates to get design concepts for a wellness center at another location after attempts to use the old ShopKo building failed.

The meeting, originally slated for October 15 has been cancelled. No make-up date has yet been announced.

The Sandhills Area Foundation announced the award of a $25,000 grant from Union Bank and Trust on behalf of the Heart City Theater group.

Purchase tickets from any GRIT Board member or their website: cowboygrit.org/events

According to Winner School District, Winner middle and high schools were placed on a precautionary lockdown earlier on Wednesday, with a 1:15 early dismissal.

NDOT Highway Safety Office awarded a $14,313.30 grant to purchase the eCitation and eCrash equipment.

BSH Kilgore provided information regarding the beginning of construction planned for proposed wind generators. County Clerk Brittny Longcor submitted her resignation from the board effective November 22, 2024.

Three officers rescind verbal resignations.

It appears that a vehcile damaged a natural gas line to the St Mays building.

Weekly update from the Valentine Police Department