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The Valentine Badger Boosters held their annual athletes recognition ceremony Tuesday evening at the high school. Along with recognition of the various letter winners and specific awards, the senior male and female athletes of the year were announced. The Senior Female Athlete of the year is Maeli Patterson. The Senior Male Athlete of the Year is Isaac Cronin. Isaac was also recognized as the only 12 sport athlete, for his high school career. He took part in 3 sports in a

Most schools in the KVSH area will have graduations this weekend and next. The last day for classes at Valentine Community Schools this year will be May 18th for all students pre-K through 4th grade. The last day of school for 5th through 11th graders will be May 20 with VHS semester tests taken on the 19th and 20th. Seniors last day will be Tuesday the 5th with Baccalaureate at the VHS auditorium at 7pm on Wednesday. Valentine High School graduation will be on Saturday, M

David Charles Jackson, JR had active State and Federal warrants for his arrest. TCSO Press Release - On April 20, 2026, David Charles Jackson Jr. , a non Indian, was stopped by Rosebud Tribal Police near Rosebud, SD on BIA HWY 7. An inquiry showed that Jackson, Jr. had active State and Federal warrants for his arrest. A subsequent search of his vehicle law enforcement recovered a plastic “baggie” that tested presumptive positive for methampetamine. Also recovered was a Taurus

In her weekly report, State Senator Tanya Storer stated that this session, the legislature took a strong stand to protect Nebraska families from two of the deadliest threats facing our communities. Two critical public safety measures she championed have now become law. Storer’s fentanyl sentencing enhancement successfully passed as part of Senator DeKay’s LB 795, with a final vote of 32 to 14. The bill aligns the weight-based penalties for fentanyl distributors and trafficker

Valentine Economic Development Director Mark Hagge appeared on the KVSH Comment program Monday morning to update listeners on several community projects. Hagge made an exciting announcement that work is expected to start on a large mural project later this month on the south Wall of Huskerland Hardware on the corner of 3rd and Main Streets. The mural will encompass the entire length of the building which runs 130 feet long and 16 feet high. The final design has not been app

VCS will bring back the USDA program May 26. When school is out, the Summer Food Service Program is in! Valentine Community Schools will once again be providing free lunches to children during the summer. There are no income requirements or registration. Any child under age 18 may come and get a free lunch. ***Daycare providers picking up for children must either bring the kids with them or provide a list of kids you are picking meals up for.* This summer, meals will be serve

The 2026 Leo Brinda Unit #90 American Legion Auxiliary poster contest was a great success with 242 entries submitted. Area Veterans selected the top three in each class (age group) and the first place posters have advanced to state competition. The posters were on display at Valentine High School during the Old West Days celebration. The public was invited to participate in a “People’s Choice” vote for posters not already in the top three. Ribbons will be presented to the wi

Valentine Police Department responded to 24 calls for service during the week During the week of April 26th to May 2nd, two arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department: On April 29th, at 3:30 AM, an officer responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of North Lodi Street. A 39 year old Nebraska woman was arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace. On April 30th, at 1:15 AM, a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Cherry Street lead to the arrest of a 63 yea

Nebraska is the first state in the US to implement Medicaid work requirements On May 1st, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will implement Medicaid work requirements, making Nebraska the first state in the country to do so. Last year, H.R. 1 was approved by Congress, requiring states to implement new work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries in the expansion category, which includes able-bodied adults between 19 and 64. States are required to implement the