There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is appreciated The Cherry County Hospital and Clinic invites all moms-to-be to another prenatal preparation class at the hospital’s conference room on Saturday, November 7 from 9 to 4. Learn what to expect when you’re expecting, plus coping strategies and birth plan options, labor techniques, and a hospital tour. There will be a physician, anesthetist, and car seat specialist on hand to answer questions, as well. Register onl

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. F

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

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 Val

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. Sid

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, Jena

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.

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 yo

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 B

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, i

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 Pilkingt

Thanks For Your Patience! Around 12:25 or so, the KVSH Radio over-the-air signal went down. Our broadcast was back up by about 2:45 Friday afternoon. If something happens to our over-the-air signal in the future, listeners are advised to listen to our live stream here at kvsh.com or by using the simple radio app on your mobile device. Thanks again for your patience and for listening to KVSH Radio!

At Valentine Livestock on Thursday afternoon they auctioned off a handmade wooden tractor trailer rig made by Swede Lolley of White River. For the past several years Swede has crafted things like cattle pots to heavy machinery and donated proceeds to the Sandhills Cancer Fund. Do date his creations have generated over $48,000 for the cancer fund. This year the cattle hauling rig was purchase for $8,500 by Young's Western Wear, Connealy Angus, Security First Bank and Valentine

Several Republican candidates visited Valentine this morning during a campaign swing around the state. Former state senator Julie Slama hosted the event with Congressman Adrian Smith, Senator Pete Rickets and State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg. Slama touched on her adamant support for prohibiting boys in girls sports which is on the ballot. Spellerberg said he will focus on returning unclaimed property to citizens and would stress financial literacy beginning in youth. He state

Sandhills ranchers have two chances to invest in their operations on Nov. 17 in Mullen. Sandhills ranchers have two chances to invest in their operations on Nov. 17 in Mullen. Producers can earn or renew their Beef Quality Assurance certification at an afternoon workshop, while ranch families can also schedule confidential one-on-one consultations through the Nebraska Rural Response Hotline's free Farm and Ranch Clinic program. A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) and Beef Quality

There were 13 entries in the 2026 KVSH Salsa Challenge held Wednesday evening at The Draw Bar in downtown Valentine. A panel of 3 judges participated in a blind taste test to sample all 13 salsa's which ranged from mild to aggressive medium heat. After tabulating the judges scores, Russ DeNaeyer and Pam Moody DeNaeyer of Purdum, were declared the winners. Not only were they the overall winners, but they took second place as well. The DeNaeyers actually had entered 3 salsa's f

We're several weeks into Autumn, and many trees have shed their leaves. While conditions have been somewhere between mild and warm in the first few weeks of fall, colder weather is sure to be on the way with shorter days as we approach the winter months. Darkness will come much earlier after this week as we “fall back” for Daylight Standard Time. Listeners are reminded to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed on October 31st as the time change will take place in t

The time to “fall back” has come as Daylight Savings Time (DST) will come to an end on Sunday, Nov. 1, with clocks being set back by an hour. The change brings earlier sunrises and sunsets as Nebraska returns to standard time. DST is observed by most states, except Arizona and Hawaii. The practice of DST in the United States started in 1918 and has been contested and debated since. One of the first Americans to propose something like DST was Benjamin Franklin, although it is

Sidney Reddest, Jr, age 57 of Mission, passed away October 19th Wake: 7pm Thursday October 29, 2026 at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission 1pm Caravan from the Rosebud Casino. Military Roll call at 9pm Funeral: 11am Friday October 30th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Burial at the Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Tribal Veteran Cemetery, White River, SD Survivors: Mother: Luella High Pipe-Begay Sisters: Kathy High Pipe & Clevia Reddest Children: Bridgette, Si

Ag producers are invited to learn how to navigate the transition of agricultural operations to the next generation in the "Farm & Ranch Legacy Workshop." Photo by Chabella Guzman Nebraska Extension The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) will host a Farm & Ranch Legacy Workshop on December 8 at the Platte Valley Bank Conference Room in Chadron. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with coffee and a light breakfast. The workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is open to producers a