OCONTO, Neb.— Near the beginning of the 2 PM hour, first responders were dispatched to reports of a grass fire north of the community of Oconto on West Pressey Road near Pressey Park. Photo and video content at the end of story Mutual aid was'... Read More

OMAHA, Neb.— The Nebraska State Patrol has arrested a Millard Public Schools teacher as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. Today, at approximately 6:15 a.m., NSP investigators served a search warrant as part of the investigation '... Read More

The Custer County Historical Society encourages community members to come discover Custer County's past by attending its upcoming "Historical Bus Tour".  The event begins on Thursday (4/23) evening with an informational session at the Custer County '... Read More

The nomination window for ServeNebraska's Step Forward awards recently opened, an effort to recognize those who quietly show up for their communities. A release from ServeNebraska described those who are candidates for the awards as those mentorin'... Read More

The Custer County Treasurer's Office is reminding citizens of the service options available for tax payments with the approaching April 30 first half real estate and personal property deadline. Payments can be made in person at the Treasurer's Off'... Read More

Custer County Court was in session on Monday, April 20th. In court for his first appearance was Austin R. Welty, age 33 of Broken Bow. Welty faces five counts including a Class 3A felony charge of terroristic threats, as well as four misdemeanor c'... Read More

Ryan Anderson, owner of The Garden Center in Broken Bow, was recognized as a State Businessperson of the Year at this past weekend's awards program at the FBLA State Leadership Conference. Anderson was nominated locally by the Broken Bow FBLA chap'... Read More

As Arbor Day approaches, a local book club is preparing to celebrate the holiday with its annual tree giveaway.  Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton and was first celebrated in Nebraska on April 10, 1872.  The holiday is dedicated to the pl'... Read More

The Broken Bow Board of Education met in Regular Session Monday evening, April 20. School Board President Tom Osmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. In the Financial Report, Board Treasurer Jennifer Jackson noted a long list of purchases f'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb.— Over $9,000 in scholarships and awards were presented at the recent annual Elks Scholarship Reception, hosted by Broken Bow Elks Lodge No. 1688. Levi French served as guest speaker for the event. Photos of those awarded can be '... Read More

A garage/shop building in Berwyn has been deemed a complete loss following a fire this past weekend that put it up in flames. Ansley Fire Chief Travis Harrop says responders were called to 305 Curran Avenue in Berwyn Saturday morning to reports of'... Read More

The deadline to submit grant applications to the Custer County Foundation is quickly approaching, set for April 30, 2026. The next deadline will be October 31, 2026. Any nonprofit organization that falls under the guidelines of the foundation's gr'... Read More

The Broken Bow School Board will meet tonight starting at 6 PM in the board room at the school. Following the usual meeting opening items such as the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of minutes from previous meetings, treasurers and claims reports, '... Read More

Nebraska students entering 7th or 8th grade this summer will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and learn about natural resources through Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp), set for June 21 to 24 at Kamp Kaleo near Burwell. '... Read More