Local News and Sports for the Sandhills Area
Elks Lodge awards scholarships at annual reception
The Broken Bow Elks Lodge 1688 hosted their annual scholarship reception this past Sunday (April 21). Sixth grade Americanism winners Fifteen area high school seniors and three sixth graders were honored and recognized with over $6,000 in awards and scholarships. Money from the Broken Bow Lodge was made available from dues, fundraisers, and donations. Eight communities/schools were represen...
Read Full ArticleMNAC Track and Field Championships - Sandhills/Thedford and South Loup Win Team Titles
The 2024 Mid Nebraska Activities Conference track and field championships took place Thursday at Arnold. Sandhills/Thedford was the girls te...
Read MoreArmy combat vehicle named to honor Callaway WWII hero
The legacy of Robert D. Booker, a hero from Callaway, Nebraska, was recently honored in a special ceremony in Aberdeen, Maryland on April 18...
Read MoreLegislature, County Supervisor candidates participate in Media Candidates Forum
The Custer County Candidate Forum was held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 6:30 in the Municipal Building. About 80 people showed up to hea...
Read MoreSaturday poker run to benefit Broken Bow, Ord Legion Baseball teams
The rumble of motorcycles will be heard this Saturday (April 27) as the Central Sandhills American Legion Riders host a baseball poker run t...
Read MoreMedia candidates forum tonight in Broken Bow
A media candidates forum will take place tonight (April 24) at the Broken Bow Municipal Building, presented by KCNI/KBBN Radio, the Custer C...
Read MoreSimple Living Group free tree giveaway is Friday in Broken Bow
The annual Arbor Day free tree giveaway from the Simple Living Group is Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on the North side of the square in Broke...
Read MoreLiquor sale start time moved up, conditional zoning permit approved by City Council
At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting in Broken Bow, several important items were discussed and approved on Tuesday, April 23. ...
Read MoreBroken Bow Boys Golf Competes at Holdrege Invite
The Broken Bow boys golf team was among those that competed at the Holdrege Invitational on Tuesday. It was a tight team race as just seve...
Read MoreCuster County Treasurer reminds of approaching deadlines
April 30 marks the first half of real estate and personal property tax deadlines. The Custer County Treasurer's Office is reminding constitu...
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