The fire was reported at about 2:40pm Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Reports as of around 3:50 indicate that additional responding units, as well as aerial support, are turning around but units on scene stay as the fire appears under control. Stay tuned to KVSH Radio for any additional updates on this story. At about 2:40pm CT, Conservation officer Frank Miller advised Cherry County Dispatch of smoke on McKelvie. Initial reports indicated smoke in the northwest corner of the fo

Press release from Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA CEO.       President Donald Trump issued an   executive order   modifying his   Executive Order 14257   of April 2, 2025, that imposed a trade-rebalancing 10% reciprocal tariff on imported products, including beef and lamb, from all trading partners. Exceptions to the reciprocal tariff requirement included beef, cattle, sheep and lamb from Canada and Mexico, as those products continued receiving preferential treatment provided they

Mass of Christian Burial for Bobbie Lesher age 97 of Valentine will be held on Friday, November 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 PM at the Church. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the rosary at the church. Bobbie passed away on Nov. 12th at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivors So

Funeral Service for Vernon E. Van Epps age 86 of Springview, NE will be held on Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the New Hope Community Church at Springview. Burial will follow in the West Enterprise Cemetery near Springview. Vernon Van Epps passed away Thursday (Nov. 13, 2025) at his home near Springview. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Jean Van Epps of Springview Brother: Eugene (Gaye) Van Epps of Sioux Falls, SD Sister: Sharon (Robert) Ring of Norris, SD Sister-in-law:

Commentary by Bill Bullard. Audio reports will be archived starting soon! That America is now aware that concentration in the beef packing industry has distorted the ranchers’ cattle market and the consumers’ beef market was firmly established by President Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into beef packer price-fixing, price manipulation and illicit collusion. While we let that settle in, we must ask how we got here. After all, t

The fire was reported off of Hwy 97 on Mule Deer Road. Photo courtesy Mullen Fire Department Facebook Page. With temperatures about 20 degrees above average and dry conditions, multiple fire departments were battling a grass fire off of Highway 97 near Mullen Thursday. According to Mullen Fire Chief Tyler Cash, the fire likely started with a hot catalytic converter on a pickup and burned anywhere from 12-1800 acres, based on estimates coming from aircraft that were searchin

The Nebraska Class C-2 District 6 has officially announced its All-District football team, recognizing the exceptional talent and outstanding performances of student-athletes during the 2025 season. This year, Dominic Beebout of Valentine was selected as the District Offensive Player of the Year for his achievements in both rushing and receiving, while Linebacker Parker Chavez of Valentine was chosen as the District Defensive Player of the Year after leading the State in tack

Farmers and ranchers should have a transition plan in place for their lands, equipment, and other assets. Photo by Chabella Guzman Nebraska Extension A Farm and Ranch Transition workshop will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service Conference Room in Kimball. With more than half of U.S. farmland expected to change hands in the next two decades, Nebraska producers face a critical question: Will your legacy be ready for the next

Judges Jayden Bacon, Jordan Bailey, Zach Dean and Birk Burge The 3rd annual KVSH Salsa Showdown, hosted by The Bull Market, was held Wednesday evening at The Bull Market in Valentine.  There were 16 homemade salsa’s that were entered in this year’s contest.  Judges were Jordan Bailey and Jayden Bacon from Valentine High School and Birk Burge and Zach Dean from KVSH Radio.  The salsa’s ranged from sweet and mild to inferno and from chunky to creamy.   The judges forced their w

Funeral Service for Norman J. Peterson age 81 of Bassett, NE will be held on Monday (Nov. 17, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Norm Peterson passed away Tuesday (Nov. 11, 2025) at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Gwen of Bassett Children: Kim Wright of Atkinson, NE & Travis (Heidi) Dillon of Bassett 5-Grandchildren Brother: Wayne (Donna) Peterson of Valen

The benefit Spaghetti Feed and silent auction for Brooklyn Coyle was held on November 9th at Niobrara Valley Vineyards South of Nenzel.  This free will offering feed and auction raised over $38,000 going to Brooklyn and her family to help with medical expenses.  There were over 100 silent and live auction items donated ranging from bull semen to collectible rifles. A recent minor car accident sent Brooklyn to the hospital for a checkup, where they found a brain tumor that had

The fundraising goal for 2025 is $8,000 As Thanksgiving celebrations come to an end, most of the area’s residents are gearing up for their holiday and Christmas activities.  It is a good time to reflect on our fortunes and those of the people around us. The holidays are a time for giving thanks and showing kindness to others.  The Salvation Army is dedicated to helping those in need and is asking for community volunteers to ring the red kettle bell this holiday season. Last y

On the KVSH Comment program Wednesday morning, Valentine Economic Director Mark Hagge was our guest. Hagge has been working with a group of students from UNO called Scott Scholars, which is an offshoot from the Walter Scott Foundation.  A total of 11 students has been discussing ideas to what could make Valentine “the most family friendly community in Nebraska’. One of the ideas was a clean-up of the city park and nature trails around the park area. The group of students was

The 3rd annual KVSH Salsa Showdown, hosted by The Bull Market, will be held this evening at The Bull Market in Valentine.  There is still time today for Contestants to drop off their homemade salsa at the studios of KVSH Radio.  All salsas are welcome to compete for $50 in first place money and $25 for second place, along with other prizes from KVSH and The Bull Market. You can submit more than one entry if you like.  Judges will be returning favorites Birk Burge and Zach Dea

The Northern lights could be seen from Valentine last night to wrap up a salute to Veterans. Thank you, Photographers!!! Photo by Karsyn Krause Photo by Rhondelle Emery Photo by Tyanna Gracey Photo by Katie Froning

It was 25 years ago today (Nov 11) when a herd of longhorn cattle were driven down Valentine’s Main Street moving them from Fort Niobrara refuge to Fort Robinson State Park.  Cowboys on horseback led the cattle drive when 160 longhorns were moved to their new home near Crawford. Volunteers joined wranglers from the state Game and Parks Commission when the longhorns were moved in the 8 day cattle drive. One of those volunteers, Bob Stetter told KVSH news he remembers it was 17

Dave Rehbein, one of the soldiers introducing themselves. Several Veterans Day events for today. Lunch 11 to 1 at Saint Nicholas Catholic Parish Hall for everyone. Valentine Middle School and Cherry Hills programs at 2pm and Cody Kilgore Schools program at 1PM MT. Thanks to all of those who have served.

Outback Screen Printing and Embroidery announced their new partnership with Sandhills Area Foundation to launch a round-up fundraising program dedicated to supporting community grants and scholarships.   Starting this month, customers at The Outback Screenprinting and Embroidery can choose to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with the additional funds going directly toward the Sandhills Area Foundation grant and scholarships programs. This will be similar to the

The Badger Boosters held a fun night for parents, fans and Badger athletes last night at the 4-H building in Valentine.  It was an opportunity to meet several of the Valentine Badger Athletes and enjoy some fun and games.  It was also an opportunity to join the booster program for anyone who desired.  There were also photo opportunities with families or athletes. There was a good representation of athletes, parents, fans and supporters who enjoyed the baked potato bar for a f

Another tough week in the KVSH Pigskin Prediction contest.  Most everyone missed the Tulane upset of ranked Memphis and wins by Rutgers and California upset the apple cart as well.  There were 16 people who missed 3 games on the card.  Numerous people missed 4 or 5 games.  There were 7 cards that only missed 2 games so Nebraska’s total yardage of 361 broke the tie. Bruce Delinger guessed yardage at 340 and was closest.  Bruce will win first place of $25.  The others who only