As planting season continues across the state, increased farm equipment traffic on rural roads is prompting safety reminders for both motorists and producers. According to UNL CropWatch, as of late April about 26% of the state's corn crop and less'... Read More
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and the Rural Response Hotline are teaming up to offer a free farm and ranch clinic next week in Broken Bow at the Extension Office in the basement of the Custer County courthouse. Designed for farmers, ranch'... Read More
Several cases involving felony charges were on the Custer County Court docket for Monday, May 4th. Cole Anderson, age 40 of Broken Bow, was charged with two counts of possession of controlled substance, methamphetamine, both Class IV felonies. The'... Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging ag producers and private landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) throughout this month until May 29. The USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers the vol'... Read More
More precipitation was measured in April 2026 at the KCNI/KBBN studios in Broken Bow than had been measured in the previous five months combined. And yet, the popular opinion circulating in conversation is that conditions are still very dry and fire '... Read More
The Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference has released their 2025-2026 All-Academic Team. Based upon composite ACT test scores, students who achieved a 25 or better were placed onto either Honorable Mention, Second Team, or First Team. According to t'... Read More
Registration opened recently for the 2026 Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo, set for July 16-17 at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow. Registrations for vendors, judges, and competitors can be found on the event's website. An annual event since '... Read More
The Ord Trotter's Whoa and Go on South 2nd Street sold one of two winning tickets for Wednesday's Powerball draw, worth $1 million. The other, which also matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball itself, was sold at a Mega Saver in Omaha. '... Read More
The Custer County Clerk's office has announced that they will be staying open until 6 PM on Friday (May 1) in order to receive new voter registrations or for those who need to make changes to existing voter registrations for the upcoming primary elec'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The west side of the square in Broken Bow has a new splash of green present, as Evolv3d Creations celebrated their joining of the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Customers have been growing more familiar with the b'... Read More
Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe shared an update on the efforts to contain the Pressey Fire on Wednesday afternoon. The fire burned over 9,000 acres between Oconto and Broken Bow before being halted late last week. Rempe says that curre'... Read More
The 2026 Litchfield Spelling Bee was held this past Friday morning. Those in attendance reported that the event was both fun and competitive. Students competed in both oral and written rounds to determine placement. First Grade: 1st Decker Golter'... Read More
Fundraising efforts continue for the North Park Inclusive Playground Project. The third annual fun run is set for May 22 (the last day of school) at Melham Park, with registrations due by May 1. Hosted by the North Park Inclusive Playground commit'... Read More
Broken Bow City Council met Tuesday evening starting at 6 PM at the Municipal Building. Council President Russ Smith was absent but excused. Following consent agenda approval, which included a fireworks application from Ka-Boomer's Inc., council a'... Read More
