Broken Bow, Nebraska — The Broken Bow Police Department is reminding drivers about the lifesaving benefits of wearing a seat belt this spring, during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTS'... Read More
Nebraska Extension in Custer County has announced that Summer June Jamboree youth activities have been scheduled and that registration is encouraged. The activities are open to any youth and 4-H enrollment is not required to participate. To regist'... Read More
Mental health counselors focused on Nebraska's high rate of binge drinking during Alcohol Awareness Month, which just wrapped up. Alcohol abuse is often associated with other addictions. Nebraska's binge drinking rate is among the highest in the n'... Read More
Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow recently spearheaded a Community Health Needs Assessment through a community survey. Now, the hospital is inviting the public to a town hall roundtable for more discussion Thursday May 15th at the Broken Bow Librar'... Read More
In April 2025, KCNI/KBBN radio and Sandhills Express reported on an Arnold junior, Eli Rogers, who spearheaded making Dolly Parton's Imagination Library available to children in Custer County several years ago and now has his sights set higher. He '... Read More
Spring and summer are the primary seasons when ticks are encountered in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human services is urging residents to be mindful of ticks and take steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets f'... Read More
Custer County Court was held on Monday, May 5th, with Judge Tami Schendt presiding. Jeffrey L. Kottwitz, age 53 of Arnold, made his first appearance. He is charged with driving with a revoked license due to a DUI, a Class IV felony; no proof of in'... Read More
Earl Hansen, a past Exalted Ruler from Broken Bow Elks Lodge #1688, was recently surprised with a commendation and award at the Nebraska State Elks Association Convention for his work with the state deer hide collection program. Hansen has dedicat'... Read More
Officials with the Lower Loup Natural Resources District have announced that Davis Creek Recreation Area has reopened following completion of a construction project that began on October 1. Walk-in camping and boat traffic opportunities began on F'... Read More
Those who would like to conduct business at the Custer County Courthouse this week will have to use an entrance other than the doors at the top of the courthouse steps. The steps will be closed for what is being described as 'finishing touches' this '... Read More
People planning to launch boats in Nebraska this spring should be aware of low-water conditions across the state until further notice. These conditions exist at the following locations: '... Read More
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
