As students prepare to head back to classrooms this August, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the critical role physical, mental, and emotional well-being play in academic success. “The transition from summer'... Read More
THEDFORD — The Thedford Volunteer Rescue Squad (TVRS) has added a new, state-of-the-art ambulance to its fleet, expanding emergency medical capabilities across a 1,700-square-mile service area in the Nebraska Sandhills. The $295,000 vehicle was '... Read More
BROKEN BOW – The Custer County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with action on Sunday, August 10, as the Custer County Ag Society hosts Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pulling and other fun events. The Outlaw Truck and Tractor Pull, featuring roaring engi'... Read More
Camp Comeca is inviting the public to a special milestone event— the 75th Annual Comeca Cookout— happening Saturday evening from 5:30 until 8 PM at the camp located near Cozad. This free, family-friendly event will feature a delicious BBQ meal'... Read More
KEARNEY — Howard Gaffney has been selected as the 2025 UNK College of Education Distinguished Educator of the Year. “Howard Gaffney exemplifies a lifetime of service, leadership and dedication to education in Nebraska,” said Mark Reid, Ph.D.'... Read More
Only two felony criminal cases were on the Custer County District Court docket for Thursday, August 7th. Casey M. Hall, age 48 of Ravenna, appeared for his arraignment. Hall is charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography, all Class '... Read More
The Sandhills Open Road Challenge returns this week to the area to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The event is now highlighted by three major events. The Loup 2 Loup race is scheduled for today (Thursday 8/7) with a scheduled start time of 8:30 '... Read More
The 2025 Custer County Fair came to a close last week, and the official 4-H results have been made available. Yet again, Custer County youth worked hard to put their talents on display whether it was fashion, baking, dogs, arts, floriculture/horticul'... Read More
The Broken Bow Lions Club, in partnership with the Broken Bow Rotary, is inviting the community to come together this weekend to support Susie Walker beginning at 11 AM at the Broken Bow Municipal Building. The Sunday event will feature a free wil'... Read More
The Broken Bow Public Library is capping off a record-breaking summer and stepping into August with a calendar full of programs for all ages—along with heartfelt gratitude for the community’s ongoing support. The library's 2025 Summer Reading '... Read More
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Loan Repayment Program (NLRP) is now offering student loan repayment of up to $90,000 for qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who agree to work in rural communities and state-designated shortage areas. Applicant'... Read More
KEARNEY — Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 196 summer graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday (Aug. 8) at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. Students graduating with honors have'... Read More
Following a successful Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Town Hall in May, Melham Medical Center is inviting community members to participate in the next phase of the process— an Implementation Plan meeting scheduled for Tuesday (August 5) f'... Read More
Those wishing to donate clothing, household items, electronics, or furniture they no longer need will have an opportunity to do so when the Goodwill truck comes to Broken Bow this upcoming Tuesday through Friday. As a part of Goodwill's regular us'... Read More
