KVSH Radio 940AM is committed to deliver the latest local news updates, keeping you informed about important events and developments in our community.
Live Last read · last published · next check
Press Release From August 21, 2026 Ricketts Issues Statement in Support of Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Omaha, Nebraska. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement in support of Nebraska farmers and ranchers: “I appreciate the Administration’s work to lower grocery prices. Short term policy shifts do not equal long term solutions. Flooding the market with lower…
Photo Courtesy Cherry County Sheriff's Office According to a social media post yesterday, the Cherry County Sherif's Office has welcomed a new deputy to the S.O. roster. According to the post, Deputy Ashton Dehart graduated Thursday from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center after completing a 15 week training course. The Sheriff's Office also states that Dehart will be moving into a field…
Be vigilant in the protection of your personal information as scams continue to persist. The Nebraska Department of Labor has notified KVSH News of ongoing fraudulent emails and phone calls that falsely claim to be from the Department of Labor. Please keep in mind that all official NDOL emails come from addresses ending in @nebraska.gov. The NDOL will NEVER call, email, or text you to request…
The fire was reported south of Kilgore late Thursday afternoon. The Kilgore and Cody Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to the report of a wildfire burning in the Niobrara River canyon area south of Kilgore near the Johnson place and the new Amish community late Thursday afternoon. According to Kilgore Fire Chief Todd Rothleutner, the Cedar Canyon Fire burned approximately 5-8 acres. The…
Piper Reddest, age 14 of Delaware, Ohio, passed away at her home August 13, 2026 Wake: NAC Service on Friday August 21st at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Caravan at 10am from the Rosebud Casino Burial: 11am Saturday August 22, 2026 final procession from the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission to Holy Family Cemetery north of Mission, SD Survivors: Ina: Star Reddest Ate: Lawrence…
Senator Pete Rickets was in Valentine today. He started with a lunch with a small group of businesspeople, ranchers, tourism representatives and some press. State Senator Tanya Storer was also present. Ranchers expressed concern about pasture leases on the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and fear of losing access to acres. It was pointed out that there are fewer acres open for grazing leases…
The North Central Nebraska RC&D met on Wednesday in Bassett for a regular monthly meeting. A few weeks ago, they announced that communities were invited to submit a nomination for a new bench for Veterans Parks or areas honoring veterans. During Wednesdays meeting, the Veterans Memorial Area at the Cherry County Justice Center in Valentine was selected to received the bench made of recycled tires.…
Since 2021, Fischer has secured over $70 million to fund ARS facility Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that the agency will direct $37 million to the construction of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s (UNL) Innovation Campus: “This is great news…
The number of deliveries at CCH are up significantly in 2026 With many hospitals in the area shuttering their delivery rooms, many patients and expecting moms-to-be are turning to the Cherry County Hospital for their services. As we reported earlier, the Cherry County Hospital Foundation raised almost $6 thousand dollars to help purchase new labor and delivery birthing beds at the hospital. The…
Deliveries are up significantly at Cherry County Hospital this year. With many hospitals in the area shuttering their delivery rooms, many patients and expecting moms-to-be are turning to the Cherry County Hospital for their services. As we reported earlier, the Cherry County Hospital Foundation raised almost $6 thousand dollars to help purchase new labor and delivery birthing beds at the…
Recently, Mike and Kim Burge of KVSH Radio attended the 2026 Nebraska Broadcasters Convention in Lincoln. While there, Mike hosted a session on how radio can better connect with the community, featuring Steve Reynolds—an award-winning talent coach from North Carolina. After the convention, Reynolds published this article on his website. We’re sharing it here in case you’d like to take a look.
During the Sandhills Ranch Expo in Bassett, the North Central Nebraska RC&D hosted a battery recycling collection as part of Nebraska’s efforts to expand safe battery recycling across the state. Residents were able to bring in unwanted household batteries, rechargeable power tool batteries, and cell phones to have them handled through the proper recycling process. The response showed that people…
The North Central Nebraska RC&D shredding events are held to help area residents get rid of old financial papers or items that need shredded. Shredding old documents not only clears clutter but also protects your personal and confidential information. A truck from Security Shredding Services will be stopping in Valentine, Bassett, Stuart, Atkinson, and Ewing on Thursday, September 24th. A second…
Blossom Little Shield, age 56 of Pierre, passed away August 13th Wake Service: 5:30pm Friday August 21st at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Caravan from the Casino at 2pm Funeral: 2pm Saturday, Augst 22nd at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Burial at St. Ignatius Cemetery, White River Survivors: Husband: Jason Little Shield 3 Children: Rita, Donovan & Sharon Clairmont 3 Sisters: Robin & Nita…
There were 3 arrests reported in the past week, according to the Valentine Police Department The following three arrests were reported by the Valentine Police Department during the week of August 9th to August 15th: At 4:50 PM on August 9th, and officer was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the 700 block of East Highway 20. A 53 year old Nebraska man involved in the accident was arrested…
