Nebraska FBLA members took home top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) earlier this month in San Antonio. Local FBLA members were contributors to Nebraska's success at the national level. In mi'... Read More

MASON CITY, Neb.— Mason City is celebrating 140 years of community pride this weekend at their annual Homecoming, which runs Friday through Sunday with the theme "Life on the Wild Side". The three day celebration combines longtime traditions wit'... Read More

Photographers from across the state submitted images for the 2026 Lower Loup NRD Photo Contest, and now winners have been selected. Submissions included prairie landscapes, days on the lake, astral phenomena, agricultural beauty, and more. Taking '... Read More

Koubek Gardens in downtown Arnold will get a refresh in the spring 2027 planting season. Mary Becker, who submitted a grant application to Greener Towns for the Village, said last week that the grant has been approved. The Greener Towns Program pr'... Read More

The Callaway teammates program was recently honored as chapter of the year for Nebraska's North Central Region.  The program was recognized for its chapter growth, school and community support, and engagement of chapter leadership. The Callaway t'... Read More

The 2026 edition of the Custer County Fair gets underway today and runs almost until the end of the month, coming to a close on July 30. The Custer County Fair premium book, which is provided by the 4-H Council, details a busy schedule that includ'... Read More

The Broken Bow police department has released the following information regarding a motor vehicle / bicycle accident which occurred during the afternoon of July 13th. Broken Bow, Nebraska — At approximately 4:04 p.m. on July 13, 2026, officers w'... Read More

The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday, July 14th at the Custer County Courthouse. All members were present. During committee reports, Sara Parliament mentioned that Lanette Doane of Ansley had contacted all villa'... Read More

The Dawson County Fairgrounds in Lexington will come alive this week as it host's the annual Dawson County Fair.  Representatives of the Dawson County Ag Society visited with KCNI/KBBN Tuesday morning about this year's fair.  While the fair will fe'... Read More

The Broken Bow City Council will meet  Tuesday July 14th at 6:00 pm on the main floor of the Municipal Building. The agenda is longer than usual due to several Public Hearings including  Ordinance 1312. The Council will have consideration of approv'... Read More

The Custer County Supervisors will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 14th, at 9:00am in the Supervisors' meeting room on the top floor of the Courthouse. During the meeting, the Board of Equalization will consider tax list corrections, includ'... Read More

The 2026 Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo is just around the corner, with events set for July 16-17. The Custer County Fairground will host this event starting on Thursday, July 16. Registration is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Paddock 4-H Building. The '... Read More

Nebraska residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water are being encouraged by Nebraska Extension to make annual water testing a priority, saying regular testing and treatment of any identified problems are the best way to ensure water'... Read More

The Broken Bow class of 1975 presented checks on Friday to the Broken Bow schools and to the Custer County Foundation. Speaking on behalf of the class, Scott Spanel told KCNI/KBBN that at the last class reunion there was a desire to raise funds as a '... Read More