The Nebraska Farm Bureau discusses the financial burdens that weigh on farm and ranch families in the state. From NEFB: Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers are facing mounting financial pressures as interest rates, land values, input prices, and equipment costs continue to climb, according to a new analysis released by Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). The State of Nebraska’s Farm Expenses , prepared by NEFB Economist and Policy Analyst Abygail Streff, outlines how these escalating co

Memorial service for Wendy Way, age 54 of Valentine are pending and will be held at a later date.  Wendy passed away on November 8 th  at her home in Valentine. Survivors Husband-Boyd Schmidt of Valentine Daughter-Lauren Way of Valentine Son-Forrest Schmidt of Valentine.   Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with the service arrangements.

R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard issued this response. President Trump announced recently via Truth Social that he has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to immediately begin an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices by the meatpacking industry. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard, head of the nation’s largest cattle association exclusively representing cattle farmers and ranchers, issued the following statement in response to the president’s announcement. “We greatly app

The Class D2-7 All-District football teams have been selected by the district’s coaches. District champion O’Neill St. Mary’s landed the most all-district players with seven. Ainsworth had three make the all-district team and three earn honorable mention recognition. Two North Central Knights were selected, with two more earning honorable mention.   All-District players are: Ainsworth; Witten Painter- Senior, Chris Fernandez- Senior, Jacob Ortner- Sophomore   Honorable Mentio

Four conservative Nebraska state senators, Bob Andersen (LD 49), Tanya Storer (LD-43), Jared Storm (LD-23), and Paul Strommen (LD-47), announce their pledge to Nebraska taxpayers in advance of the 2026 session of the Nebraska Legislature. Any legislative tax proposal must:  (1) Not increase the total tax burden on Nebraska taxpayers. This includes state income and sales taxes in the General Fund, property taxes, local sales taxes, fees, and other cash fund revenues.  (2) Prov

The accident was reported at about 7:15 Wednesday night. At about 7:15 Wednesday night, emergency crews were called to the report of a car versus semi motor vehicle accident about 3 miles southeast of Valentine on Highways 20 and 83 involving a car and semi loaded with a cattle pot.  According to Cherry County Emergency Management officials, the accident happened between the river and the “Y” and reduced traffic to one lane for about 2 and a half hours before being restored a

Nominations for 2026 are due December 31 Time is quickly running out for the public to submit nominations for the 2026 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by December 31, 2025. Started in 2006, the Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame continues to honor the men and women who have made a lasting contribution to the Sandhills and our cowboy way of life. Nomination forms are available by contacting any Board Member or Executive Secretary Rod Palmer at P.O. Box 1

The Nebraska Firearm deer permits are disappearing rather quickly with the season a little over one week away. The season begins on November 15th.  KVSH has been monitoring the remaining permit numbers through Nebraska Game and Parks.  In the Sandhills Unit there are only 86 remaining permits out of 1,020 allotted.   In the Keya Paha Unit, there are currently 710 permits remaining from the total of 2,000.  Calamus West has 215 permits left from an allotment of 1190.  That num

KVSH Radio is in the process of archiving our R-CALF reports which air Wednesdays at about 12:40pm. Keep Checking KVSH.com ! Today, consumers cannot tell whether the beef they buy is from the United States or imported from one of roughly 20 countries. Global packers reap windfall profits by importing lower-cost foreign beef and cattle and selling it for the same price as if it were domestic, leaving consumers unaware of the origin. This deceptive practice has devastated the

Multiple Fire Departments were Involved, Battling A Grass Fire North Of Thedford Fire officials in Thedford requested mutual aid from Valentine Volunteer Fire Department at about 3:15 on Tuesday afternoon.  Amid critical fire weather conditions including temperatures in the low 80s, humidity readings around 10% and gusty winds, a grass fire just off of highway 83 north of Thedford near Cap Creek Road was moving quickly and threatening structures just south of the Court Hamilt

KVSH Radio has made arrangements to carry the Sandhills Thedford Knights playoff game against St. Mary’s in O’Neill this Friday. The Knights take an 8 and 2 record into the quarter-final game against St Mary’s who are 10 and 0. Kick off will be at 5PM on KVSH with Birk Burge calling the game. Spread the word to listen on KVSH.com if you can’t pick up the signal off air.

Only one arrest announced for the past week by Valentine Police Department On October 30th, at 3:40 AM, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Lodi Street. A 39 year old Nebraska woman was arrested for Third Degree Domestic Assault and booked at the Cherry County Jail. During the week of October 26th to November 1st, the police department responded to 38 calls for service, including: -9 traffic stops -3 disturbances -2 welfare checks -5 animal compl

Graveside service for Loren Elliott age 79 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford. Cremation was chosen and no visitation will be held. Loren passed away on Oct. 25 in Kearney. Survivors Brothers-Bill Elliott of Thedford, NE Wayne Elliott of Cozad, NE Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine entrusted with service arrangements.

Tisha Moore, age 57 of Mission, passed away at her home on October 30th       Memorial services are pending.       Survivors:   2 daughters: Karen & Laura Moore, both of Mission   Brother: Troy Graham of Florida     HOLMES FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Mass for Darlene Huddle age 93 of Valentine will be held on Friday, Nov. 7th at 11:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. The burial will be held at a later date. Mrs. Huddle passed away on Oct. 31 in Yankton, SD Survivors Husband-Glen of Huddle Daughter-Glenda (Huddle) Bakke Jane (Huddle) Megrdle Son-Randy Huddle Siblings-Mary Ellen, Shirley, Arla, Margo, Allen, Douglas and Brad Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is entruste

Funeral service for Virginia Witte age 90 of Crookston, NE will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 2:00 PM at the Zion Lutheran church in Valentine. The burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th from 6-8 PM, at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Virginia passed away on November 1, 2025, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors Husband-Gilbert of Crookston, NE Daughter-Vicky Cumbow of Valentine, NE Sons-Dua

Nina Nelson Photo The Valentine Lady Badgers wrapped up a fantastic Volleyball season on Saturday in the district final in West Point Nebraska.  Despite the season ending loss to Guardian Angles Central Catholic, the girls completed what may be the best volleyball season on record with 23 wins and only 10 losses.  The Badgers will graduate 1 senior in Ashlyn Hutchinson who was a leader and big hitter for the Badgers.  This year’s team had two juniors, and the rest of the team

It was the roughest week so far in the KVSH Pigskin Prediction Contest.  With losses by Auburn, Tennessee, Boise State and Nebraska, it took a card with only three wrong to win.  There were 18 cards with 4 wrong, 26 cards with 5 misses and another 26 cards with 6 wrong.  Numerous people missed seven or even 8 on the card. Winning first place this week with the only card with three wrong, is Duke Dautherty.  From the 18 cards with 4 wrong, the closest to Nebraska’s 286 yards o

Swede and Charlene Lolley with Greg Arendt from VLA The Weber Family of Valentine and Connealy angus of Mullen, purchased the set of three handmade toy construction pieces to benefit the Sandhills Cancer fund for $7000.  Each year Swede Lolley makes the pieces and donates them to be auctioned off at Valentine Livestock Auction to benefit the foundation. This year the pieces included a dozer, belly dump truck and a scraper. In its over 15-year history, the Sandhills Cancer Fu

The University of Nebraska and Head Coach  Matt Rhule  have agreed to a two-year contract extension that extends Rhule’s agreement through the 2032 season.  The restructured deal does not change Rhule’s base salary but does include salary escalators for College Football Playoff appearances.   “Coach Rhule has shown he is the right leader at the right time for Nebraska Football. Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen said. Rhule is in his third season leading the Nebraska