The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached an agreement with Cherry County, Nebraska, and Richard Minor of Gordon, Nebraska, to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Under an Administrative Compliance Order '... Read More

TEAMMATES— It’s burger bash time! Teammates will be having a burger bash on Thursday, June 24 at Grocery Kart in Broken Bow from 4:30-7:00 PM. The bash, sponsored by Grocery Kart, will feature a burger, chips, and a drink. Proceeds from this even'... Read More

Speaker Darrel Draper will present a program “History of Nebraska as Told by Peter Sarpy” on June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at The Broken Bow Public Library. This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, a'... Read More

BROKEN BOW— Mobile food vendors and extension cords were the main topics of discussion at the Broken Bow City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 22. The first topic was about extension cords and a resolution that would have banned their use at the Br'... Read More

CALLAWAY--All are welcome to join in the fun in Callaway this weekend for the annual Pioneer Picnic. Celebrate Callaway's heritage with the rodeo of more than 50 years, parade, car show, alumni events, street dances, and games and activities for all '... Read More

ANSELMO--American Pride is the theme for this year's Big Sky Jubilee in Anselmo. The annual fun-filled weekend will be taking place Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27. Long time event volunteer Pam Gilligan has been involved with Big Sky for '... Read More

CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded $13,000 in scholarships to 13 area students whose field of study includes a career in healthcare. Julissa Batz, Kearney--Don & Delores Williams Endowed Scholarship   Alisa Churchill, K'... Read More

The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division (DOR), reminds property owners that the Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, must be filed with their county assessor on or before June 30, 2021. The homestead exempti'... Read More

ESCH— It took a jury around two hours to convict Trent Esch, 45, of 1st-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Esch will now appear for sentencing on August 19 at 1 PM. A convicti'... Read More

ESCH— With all evidence having been completed and submitted to the jury, both parties began their closing arguments on Friday, June 18 in the Trent Esch trial. Trent is facing three alleged felony charges of possession of a firearm by a prohibited '... Read More

ESCH— Day 3 of the Trent Esch trial began in the morning on Thursday, June 17 with the testimony of Josh Dalby. Josh, the son-in-law of Crystal Esch and brother-in-law to Trent Esch, began testimony describing his point of view from the day of the '... Read More

ESCH— Day 3 of the Trent Esch trial began in the morning on Thursday, June 17 with the testimony of Josh Dalby. Josh, the son-in-law of Crystal Esch and brother-in-law to Trent Esch, began testimony describing his point of view from the day of the '... Read More

Temperatures are beginning to soar in Nebraska and as energy usage rises, so will monthly electric bills. Below are some simple steps that can be taken to help lower energy usage during the hot summer temperatures forecast throughout this week and'... Read More