On May 13, 2025, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Nebraska State Patrol, investigated a two-vehicle fatality accident .25 miles north of Broken Bow, at the Highway 2/Memorial Drive intersection. According to the Sheriff's Pres'... Read More
The Broken Bow City Council held a short regular meeting on Tuesday, May 13, in the Broken Bow Municipal Building. Following the Consent Agenda, which included approving the April 22nd meeting minutes and approval of the bills as posted, the Counc'... Read More
A 2-vehicle accident occurred Tuesday May 13 at approximately 6:25 pm. A pickup and a car collided at the intersection of Memorial Drive, Highway 2, and Callaway Road near the Broken Bow Golf Course. Law Officials, Emergency Personnel, and the Broken'... Read More
The Custer County Board of Supervisors met for a short meeting on Tuesday morning, May 13. The agenda was light, and the Board addressed the issues without delay. Some action items the Supervisors acted on include approving a name change to Caroly'... Read More
It was a light docket for criminal felony cases in Custer County Court on Monday, May 12th. Chris Wickham, attorney for Adam R. Jesseph, attempted to file a written waiver in the preliminary hearing that was scheduled for his client. However, Judg'... Read More
ORD, Nebraska -- The Lower Loup NRD has announced a new outdoors event to coincide with Nebraska Bird Month. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Lower Loup NRD will host its inaugural Spring Birding Event at the Lower Loup NR'... Read More
The Broken Bow City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 13, at 6:00 pm in the Municipal Building to address a short agenda. Electrical Superintendent, Blake Waldow, will provide an update on repairs and improvements within the city. Under new bus'... Read More
Contact Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban in Central, Western Nebraska LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and '... Read More
Visitors to Melham Park in Broken Bow will soon be able to add reading to their outdoor adventure with the planned addition of a StoryWalk arriving soon. Helping fund the project are grants received from the Library Commission and Custer County Fou'... Read More
Special thanks to Deb Bryner for the following story LT (jg) Charles Joseph Delp was awarded the WWII Medal at his home near Callaway on his 98th birthday, May 9th. This Medal was created by Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Veteran '... Read More
May 10, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County. This morning at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence at Johnso'... Read More
Nebraska is experiencing a decline in small-town newspapers, with 10 weekly and daily papers closing in the past three years, leaving the state with 146 newspapers. This trend is part of a broader national issue, with an average of 2.5 newspapers c'... Read More
Story by Alan J. Bartels Information & Education Coordinator Lower Loup NRD The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced that financial assistance is available for conservation projects within the '... Read More
The Custer County Ag Society held a regular board meeting Thursday evening in the fairgrounds shooting sports building. All active members were able to attend. Following approval of previous minutes, financials, and committee reports, the Board di'... Read More
