Valentine, NE

Cherry County voters responded overwhelmingly in favor of holding the Commissioners to 3 representatives, rejecting a proposal to increase the number of county commissioners from 3 to 5 by a tally of 1508 to 913. According to unofficial results, incumbents Brad Arnold and Neil Wescott will keep their city council seats, fighting off a challenge from Bradley Cardinal with 771, 503 and 432 votes, respectively. There were also several contested races for Middle Niobrara NRD. For District 2,...

The deadline to apply is January 5, 2027 The Sandhills Task Force is now accepting applications for the 2027 Sandhills Ranch Internship and Apprenticeship opportunities! This year marks the fifth season of our highly successful Sandhills Ranch Internships, and we are excited to bring back the Apprenticeship Program for its second season. The Sandhills Task Force is proud to partner with several skilled ranchers in the Nebraska Sandhills to offer an outstanding opportunity. We are seeking...

The City of Valentine was the target of an $800,000 fraud in October KVSH News often reminds our listeners to be weary of scam calls and emails that come from dishonest individuals who are out to get your information, use your identity, and ultimately get your money. While individuals are often the target of these scams, businesses and even government entities are not immune from fraud. Following up on a listener tip, KVSH Radio learned that in late October, the City of Valentine received a...

Chadron State College hosted its annual Scholastic Contest Oct. 21 featuring tests, meals, and various campus activities. Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming high school students had an opportunity to showcase their academic talents while experiencing life on the CSC campus. A total of 857 students completed 1,296 academic tests across a variety of subject areas. Stevens High School of Rapid City, South Dakota, claimed first in Division I of CSC’s 63rd Scholastic Contest. Sidney High School...

Jenalee Garwood of Valentine helps represent Nebraska in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nebraska 4-H youth showcased their horticulture knowledge and public speaking skills at the 92nd National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA) Convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nebraska participants earned recognition in national competitions, including a national championship in the Speaking of Horticulture Contest. Four Nebraska youth — Nathan Brhel of Fairfield, Aidan Choat of St. Edward, Jenalee Garwood of...

Nebraska won the Abbott BIG TEN Challenge by donating blood in 2025. Can the state get two in a row? Last year, the University of Nebraska was the recipient of one million dollars after Nebraska won the Abbott BIG TEN Challenge, and has a chance to win again! If you donated blood September through this Thursday, November 5th event in Valentine, you can help the University of Nebraska with your donation and your vote. Those donors will also be eligible for a t-shirt! If you can help with a...

It turned out to be a rough week in the KVSH Pigskin Prediction Contest with most people missing 5 or more games. A few upsets on the card and most people staying loyal to Nebraska cost a everyone few games. Losses by Ohio State, Oklahoma, Florida State and Oklahoma State riddled the cards with red check marks. The Huskers won pretty much all statistical categories in the game against Washington, but lost on the scoreboard 17 to 10. The Huskers had 387 total yards of offense. There were 3...

Funeral Service for Pauline A. Pilkington age 89 of Grand Island, NE formerly of Springview, NE and Ainsworth, NE will be held on Thursday (Nov. 5, 2026) at 10:30 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. Pauline Pilkington passed away Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026) at Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 2 Sons: Chuck (wife, PJ) Pilkington of Springview, NE & Cliff Pilkington of Cairo, NE.

Valentine Police Department made one arrest from 29 calls for service in the past week. During the week of October 25th to the 31st, one arrest was reported by the Valentine Police Department: At 1:35 PM on October 29th, an officer responded to a welfare check of a disoriented driver in the 100 block of East Highway 20. The driver, a 79 year old Arizona man, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. During the week officers responded to 29 calls for service, including: 9...

Contribution by R-CALF USA BILLINGS, Mont., Oct. 30, 2026 – Interior Secretary Doug Burgum signed an order this week aimed at expanding livestock grazing opportunities on federally managed lands and reducing regulatory burdens on American ranchers. The order, titled "Supporting America's Ranchers Through Resilient Rangelands," builds on recent efforts by the Trump administration to improve grazing access and streamline permitting. In March, Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins...