To celebrate National 4-H week, area 4-H clubs engaged in a friendly hay bale decorating contest. The theme for the contest was 'We are 4-H Strong', sponsored by the Custer County 4-H Council. Displays will be up through October 10 and the 4-H clu'... Read More
Aristh D. Rodriguez Linares, 35, of Lexington, was sentenced yesterday to 30-45 years imprisonment in Dawson County District Court by Judge Chawnta M. Durham following his conviction in connection with the shooting death of Maykel Farinas Carballo.'... Read More
The annual Food 4 Youth Challenge is underway in Custer County, with food, gift card and monetary donations being collected through October 21 to help provide meals and snacks to area students. The drive, organized by Adams Land & Cattle for t'... Read More
One lucky player who bought a Powerball ticket for the Monday, October 5 drawing is holding a ticket worth $50,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Monday's $467 million Powerball draw matched four of the five white bal'... Read More
This story is being shared courtesy of The Arnold Sentinel. Learn more about subscribing here. For local resident Glen Weinman, turning 80 wasn’t a time to slow down, it was a deadline to get a fleet of agricultural history moving. After cele'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The NE Chamber Road Show visited Broken Bow on Monday afternoon, giving updates on the 2026 legislative session, statewide economic development efforts, and priorities for the road ahead. Monday's event featured former State Se'... Read More
Custer County Court was in session on Monday, October 5th, with Judge Tami Schendt presiding. Mary J. Willis, age 30 of Broken Bow, was in court for her first appearance in a case where she faces ten counts of criminal charges. All charges stem fr'... Read More
The Custer County Foundation is reminding local nonprofit organizations that the next deadline to apply for grant funding is October 31. The Foundation provides grants to organizations working to improve quality of life in communities throughout Cus'... Read More
Some unusual items will be up for bid next week as the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office holds an online auction of abandoned safe deposit box contents. The auction will be conducted through eBay and will begin at 8 a.m. Central Time Tuesday, Oct.'... Read More
The first Spartan Pride Assembly of the school year was held recently by Litchfield Public Schools, an opportunity to recognize students and staff for their accomplishments and contributions to the school community. Litchfield principal Nick Carls'... Read More
Jared J. Meister, age 39 of Rising City, appeared in Custer County District Court on Thursday, October 1st, for a pretrial hearing. John Icenogle, the defendant’s attorney, informed the Court that a plea agreement with the State had been reached in'... Read More
The Broken Bow square, or possibly the municipal building if there is inclement weather, will be the site of a hamburger meal free will donation fundraiser tonight from 5 PM to 7 PM. Organized in support of Chris Shelby to help with medical bills '... Read More
The 14th Annual Team Jack Radiothon took place last Thursday, and it has been announced that the event raised $219,810.12 for childhood brain cancer research in just one day. Nearly 400 donors contributed to the radiothon to help Team Jack continu'... Read More
Residents and staff at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow are helping make some area birthdays extra special for local families. On Tuesday afternoon, Quality Senior Villages donated birthday cake kits to the Broken Bow Area Food Pantry. Each k'... Read More
