The 82nd Coronation Hearts in Wonderland is set to crown its royalty on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 5:30 P.M. at Valentine High School.

The Freeman Family of Thedford welcomed their son, Rio Jess Freemanx, January 2, 2026. Lil Rio was 8lbs and 4 oz and was 21 inches long. He had three siblings waiting at home for him, including six year old Rylee, four year old Rhett, and two year old Rayana. Rio is the son of Hadli and Tanner Freeman. He is the grandson to Eve Millar of Valentine, and Jess Millar of Crookston; along with Greg and Mellissa Freeman of Dunning, NE. And, he was the first baby born at the Cherry County Hospital.

Date: January 8, 2026 Goal: 97 Total units collected: 104 and with 104 units collected, there’s potential for 312 patients to benefit!! Single units: 67 Power reds: 19 for a total of 37 units Began with most appointments filled; schedule is very fluid; numbers were fluctuating due to illness in area. Deferred: 11 Canceled: 4 - notification on the day before helped to try to fill those canceled times! No-shows: 1 Beds: 12 Staff: 10-12, staff from other sites joined us; very adequate staffing! Rapidpass: 68 out of 95 used Rapidpass for 69% New donors: Dana Ramm; and several of our 12 new donors from last blood drive returned to donate again.

Ryan Connot was vacationing with his family on St. Croix in the U.S.

And we have a winner!!!! During the annual Santa Night Oldies Christmas Program on KVSH this little guy, six year old Daniel Bopp, answered a Christmas related trivia question to win the following: • Oil change from Premium Auto • Salsa mix from Huskerland Hardware • Nebraska Basket from IGA • 201 Gift Certificate • Flashlight set from Hometown Lumber • 54 qt Igloo cooler from KVSH Daniel is the son of Brian and Risa Bopp of Valentine. The question he answered: When was Dr.

On a “squall ~ weather kind of day,” the Nebraska FFA Alumni & Supporters gathered in Valentine for their 2026 Conference. Each year in late January, the group visits agriculture based communities across the state for its annual convention and business meeting. Because the host location rotates annually, members are able to experience a wide variety of Nebraska communities and industries.