Several criminal cases came before Custer County Court Judge Tami Schendt on Monday, February 26th. Cooper Brass, age 24 of Broken Bow, was arraigned and charged with 1st Degree Sexual Assault, a Class II felony, and Procuring for a Minor, a Class '... Read More

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) increased containment estimates to 82% early Wednesday afternoon, February 28. Approximately 60 people are working to manage the large and complex wildfire. Yesterday's weather was a major factor in that'... Read More

The Broken Bow City Council met on Tuesday, February 27th, with Council members Myers and Wassom absent, but excused. Because the agenda consisted of ordinances for Council consideration and possible approval, Mayor Sonnichson reminded the public tha'... Read More

In a press release issued Tuesday evening, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) stated that containment of the Betty's Way Fire is estimated to be 72%. The release also stated that as of 4:00 PM, the fire was still estimated to have bur'... Read More

The Custer County Supervisors met on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for their regular meeting. The Supervisors discussed and approved an update for the Custer County Title VI Program Implementation Plan and 504/ADA Policy Assurances. With the approval, '... Read More

According to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Betty's Way fire has travelled over 71,022 acres, determined by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Agency to be human caused, resulting from mowing operations. Fire managers are curr'... Read More

In late 2023, a newly-formed board announced plans for a fully accredited private Christian school in Broken Bow. Enrollment for the Custer Christian School began in mid-January with the school year slated to begin in August of 2024. The original pla'... Read More

LINCOLN & CUSTER COUNTY- The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency in the 8 PM hour Monday night, issued a press release indicating that Custer and Lincoln counties have declared emergencies and requested state assistance due to the large wildfire'... Read More

CALLAWAY- "Building Trust through Service". That's the goal for two friends turned business partners, Abe Hinman and TR Anderson, of Lodi Seed Services, LLC. The pair sliced through a blue ribbon with the Callaway Chamber of Commerce on Monday aft'... Read More

The Broken Bow Fire Dept. responded to a fire call at the Broken Bow tree dump Monday (2/26) afternoon. Crews were observed fighting and containing the fire amid very dry conditions with humidity readings below 20% and strong west winds gustin'... Read More

Only hours after red flag warnings were announced for much of the area, a grass fire was reported Northeast of North Platte in Lincoln County. The earliest evacuation due to the blaze was announced by Lincoln County Emergency Management late Monda'... Read More

The Broken Bow City Council will hold their last regular meeting of February on Tuesday the 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium. Following the consent agenda and an update from the City Administrator, the Council will consider new busine'... Read More

The Mid-Plains Community College General Scholarship deadline has been extended to March 15, 2024. Scholarship awards range from $125 to $5,000 and there are over 50 scholarships that students may apply for. To apply, you are invited to click t'... Read More

The Custer Elementary School, on the south side of Broken Bow was erected in 1938, and students walked through its sturdy doors until May of 2021. In August of 2021, a preschool that was the last class held at the school, moved into a new space at No'... Read More