Local News and Sports for the Sandhills Area
Small Fire Outside of Custer Public Power District in Broken Bow
BROKEN BOW--Around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29 a fire was reported outside of the Custer Public Power District building on east Highway 2 in Broken Bow. It was reported to be extinguished shortly after according to Broken Bow Fire Chief Jason Baum. Chief Baum said the fire was likely caused by a cigarette and ignited a blaze in the landscaping island outside of the building. Crews from t...
Read Full ArticlePrairie EyeCare Center Receives GROW Award for Renovation
BROKEN BOW—The next time you head to the eye doctor you will really think you need to get your eyes checked! Beauty is in the eye of the b...
Read MoreBroken Bow Seniors Improve to 14-9 with Wins Over Holdrege
The Broken Bow American Legion seniors baseball team improved to 14-9 on the season with two wins over Holdrege Wednesday night at Paul Brow...
Read MoreMerna Heritage Days and A-M Foundation Banquet this Weekend
MERNA--More festive fun is in store this weekend with the annual Anselmo-Merna Foundation Banquet and Merna Heritage Days. To paraphrase Gar...
Read MoreBroken Bow Junior Golf Program Tournament Results
The 2022 Jr. Golf Tournament was held at the Broken Bow Country Club on June 28, 2022. 34 kids participated in the tournament, the culmina...
Read MoreThree County Fire Departments Respond to Hay Fire on Pressey West Road
OCONTO – A fire erupted around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29 on Pressey West Road and Road 786, north of Oconto and near Pressey Park and ...
Read MoreOconto Fun Days July 1, 2, & 3 2022
OCONTO–Let the fun begin! The annual Oconto Fun Days weekend kicks off with a mystery scavenger hunt and movie on Friday, ends with a golf...
Read MoreBow Spirit Softball 16U/18U Team Splits Doubleheader with DCB
The Broken Bow Spirit softball 16U/18U team split a doubleheader with DCB 18U Tuesday. DCB took game one 17-8. The Spirit had 12 hits in...
Read MoreBroken Bow Sweeps McCook in Legion Baseball Doubleheader
Broken Bow hosted McCook Tuesday for a juniors and seniors legion baseball doubleheader at Paul Brown Field. The Bow juniors collected the...
Read MoreSalvation Army Burger Bash to Benefit Custer County Children
BROKEN BOW – The Custer County Unit of the Salvation Army will be hosting a Burger Bash fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army Projects ...
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