Local News and Sports for the Sandhills Area
Events planned around area to celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday
Smokey Bear turns 80 years old on August 9. U.S. Forest Service has announced events and a coloring contest across the state including the KCNI/KBBN listening area. A coloring contest has opened to area students, with categories for ages 3-6, 7-11, and 12-15. Coloring pages can be printed from the 80th celebration website or picked up at the local NNFG office and visitor center locations. The c...
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National Day of Prayer event Thursday in Broken Bow
The 73rd Annual National Day of Prayer is today (May 2) across the United States. The Broken Bow Ministerial Association is hosting an event...
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School email threat to Loup County Public Schools brings response, ongoing investigation
TAYLOR, NE - A threat of a shooting at Loup County Public Schools that was delivered by email to several staff members at the school brought...
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Adams Land & Cattle compost days dates approaching
Nutrient-rich and organic compost will be shared with local gardeners during the fifth annual Adams Compost Days from Adams Land & Cattl...
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Passport under way: Merna, Thedford businesses ready for guests
The Nebraska Passport program starts today (May 1) and runs through September 30, 2024. The program's purpose is to help travelers discover ...
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Area Athletes Compete at Best of the Midwest
Several area athletes took part in the Best of the Midwest track championships which took place Tuesday in Sutherland. Among the area hig...
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Broken Bow Competes at Cozad Track Invite - Safranek Breaks McCloughan's School Record in 100 meter dash
The Broken Bow girls and boys track teams competed at the Cozad track and field invite on Tuesday. Cozad won the boys team championship and ...
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911 Dispatch Facilities Expansion Discussed with Supervisors
The Custer County Supervisors held their regular meeting at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 30th, on the top floor of the Custer County Courthouse...
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State News: Nebraska Broadcasters Association Donates $25,000 for Tornado Relief
Omaha, NE: The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has made a $25,000 contribution to the United Way of the Midlands Nebraska & Iowa Torna...
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Vendor ordinance changes to be proposed after "complete rewrite" of Broken Bow municipal code
BROKEN BOW, NE - Talks, discussions, meetings, and debate surrounding mobile food vendors in the Broken Bow square that have traversed multi...
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