Distribution and transmission pole inspections in the Custer Public Power District enter their third week this week. First announced on April 7, the pole treating program that has been used the last few weeks has been proven to help find weak links i'... Read More

April is recognized as Autism Awareness Acceptance Month. Sarah Waters, a board certified behavioral analyst with the Lighthouse Autism Center in Kearney, was a recent guest on KCNI’s Public  Affairs. The center specializes in applied behavioral a'... Read More

Severe spring weather in Nebraska brings many threats, including the danger of downed power lines. Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is reminding customers to be cautious of downed power lines they see, especially following severe storms. Stro'... Read More

Litchfield Public Schools held their annual Spelling Bee for first through eighth grades on Friday morning (April 25). Students competed in three written rounds before an oral competition. Thank you to Litchfield Public Schools for sharing the result'... Read More

The owner and operator of the Market and Mill in Anselmo, Jessi Chandler Mason, has been honored with the Center For Rural Affairs Citizenship award. The independent grocery store award was announced in February. The Center for Rural Affairs presente'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb. - The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce held three celebrations with local businesses and organizations on Thursday afternoon. Ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Blood Pressure Hub at Prairie Pioneer Center The Prairie Pioneer Cent'... Read More

Eighteen adult volunteers, eight 4-H members, and four families of volunteers are being recognized with 2025 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards. Four families from across the state are being recognized as Outstanding Multi-Generation Family of Voluntee'... Read More

On Thursday, April 24th, Alexxis R. Shimko, age 29 of Broken Bow, appeared in Custer County District Court on two felony cases. The defendant's attorney, Christian Gosselin, announced that plea agreements with the State had been reached in both ca'... Read More

The Mid Nebraska Activities Conference has released its "All Academic Team" for this year.  Recognition is based on ACT scores. 2025 Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference All-Academic Team First Team (30 or above Composite on ACT) Hayden Nelso'... Read More

Nebraska is among the states with the sharpest increases in housing prices between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report. The hike has been accompanied by dramatically higher homeowners' insurance premiums. Only four states saw home prices s'... Read More

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a statewide fire ban on Wednesday afternoon during a press conference held at the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) operations center. The ban includes all forms of burning, including burn permits and pre'... Read More

Arnold junior Eli Rogers, who spearheaded making Dolly Parton's Imagination Library available to children in Custer County several years ago, has his sights set higher. He wants to bring the gift of reading to the entire state of Nebraska. Launche'... Read More

In recognition of Arbor Day coming up on Friday April 25th, the Simple Living Book Club will once again be hosting a tree giveaway on Thursday April 24th.  Book Club member Polly Blackburn was a guest on KCNI's Public Affairs and shared that the boo'... Read More

Broken Bow City Council made decisions on several 'new business' items during Tuesday night's meeting. Council approved the use of up to $65,000 of KENO funds that the city has been accumulating. The funds have restrictions on what they can be use'... Read More