The City of Broken Bow has announced a planned power outage for Saturday (May 3). The outage will occur from 9 AM to 1 PM,  a part of continued conversion work following the power plant explosion that happened in February. A majority of the ou'... Read More

The Custer County 4-H public speaking contest was held recently in Broken Bow, with six entries made by Custer County 4-H youth in four divisions. The top individuals receiving purple ribbons at the county contest in the Junior, Intermediate, and '... Read More

Local and state organizations are teaming up to bring a food distribution event for underserved families in Custer County to Broken Bow on Saturday morning. The event, held at the Mid Plains Community College Broken Bow campus, will offer breakfas'... Read More

Nebraska Game and Parks is extending the temporary ban on campfires at Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas in central and western Nebraska through May 10. This is in alignment with the executive order issued April 29, a pre'... Read More

In other Custer County District Court cases heard on Thursday, May 1st, Riggin C. Temple, age 26 of Ainsworth, appeared for arraignment. Temple is charged with operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, a Class IV felony, along with five other counts'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY, Neb. - Adam Schaefer, age 30 of Broken Bow, pled no contest to a charge of intentional child abuse causing injury on Thursday afternoon in Custer County District Court. A plea agreement was reached between Schaefer and the state tha'... Read More

The City of Broken Bow is passing word to the public that they have been informed of a current telephone spoofing scam where scammers are making calls and texts appear to be coming from the city. The contacts are often regarding fines and tolls. T'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY, Neb. - Timothy Rosentrater, age 63 of Callaway, pled guilty on Thursday in Custer County District Court to several charges of sexual assault that occurred over a period eclipsing more than 20 years. In March of 2024, Rosentrater fac'... Read More

The first day of beef month, May 1, also serves as the return of the Nebraska Beef Passport, which is celebrating its 5th year. This year's program from the Nebraska Beef Council features new features, new stops, and other delicious reasons to hit th'... Read More

The 24th annual Walk for Life to benefit the Women's Resource Center in North Platte is scheduled for this weekend (May 3rd and 4th). The center exists to assist pregnant women to carry to term by providing emotional support and practical assistance.'... Read More

The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning in the courthouse in Broken Bow. All supervisors were present. Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe came before the board to report on the recent fires that have h'... Read More

The 2025 Nebraska state quiz bowl is Wednesday in Hastings and two local teams will be competing in the competition of knowledge. The Callaway and Gothenburg quiz bowl teams are both among the 30 teams from across the state set to compete. Callawa'... Read More

The local Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter S is inviting the public to their third annual scholarship fundraiser this Saturday (May 3). The Cinco de Mayo themed event will feature games of Bunco, a silent auction, and a variety of f'... Read More

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced that work will begin on Monday, May 5 on Highway 183 near Westerville, weather permitting. The project, anticipated to be completed by June, will be from mile markers 99 to 106. General Excav'... Read More