BROKEN BOW, Neb. - During Monday's Broken Bow City Council meeting, City Administrator Dave Schmidt gave an update on the city's power situation following the explosion and subsequent fire at the power plant on February 20. Schmidt said that the p'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb. - Broken Bow City Council met Monday night (March 3) after their February 25th meeting was postponed. Councilmen Paul Holland, Joe Wamsley, and Russ Smith were present. Travis Kleeb was absent but excused. Interlocal agreement bet'... Read More

Custer County Court was in session on Monday, March 3rd with Judge Tami Schendt presiding. Only one criminal felony case was heard when Attorney Matthew Furrow appeared on behalf of his client, Preston J. Foster, age 38 of Broken Bow. Furrow informed'... Read More

Merna Fire Chief Ernie Johnson provided an update on the Custer County Complex fires late Monday morning, which as of early Monday afternoon (March 3) have been active for a week. The Lillian Fire is being considered at 95% containment, while the '... Read More

thanks to the Callaway Courier for sharing Gratitude Arises From The Ashes:  Community Rallies Around Family in Time of Need  The morning of Feb. 10 started out like any other typical Monday for Jodie Wewel, Marcus Blackburn, and their fam'... Read More

The Broken Bow City Council will have several new business items to discuss at Monday’s meeting at the Municipal Building. Council will consider approving and authorizing the City Administrator to send notice to Custer County of the city’s des'... Read More

The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merna invites you to an all-you-can-eat pancake supper on Tuesday, March 4th. The Church will serve pancakes, sausage and ham from 5-7pm. Everyone is invited to come and eat until you’re full. Freewill offering'... Read More

North Platte Community College Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration student Trey Farmer, of Cozad, was recognized as “Head of the Class” by Rex Kemp, HVAC instructor at NPCC. NPCC student Trey Farmer (front row, center) wa'... Read More

Lawmakers in Congress are considering repealing financial incentives for clean energy in order to fund other priorities of the Trump administration. In Nebraska, startup funding for wind and solar projects is on the line, as well as hundreds of jo'... Read More

BROKEN BOW - Fire crews are making significant progress in controlling the wildfires in Custer County, according to a release made available Friday night (February 28). Since Thursday afternoon, there has been no continuous spread on any of the three'... Read More

After nearly two weeks of funneling traffic solely through their drive-thru, the Broken Bow Runza has completed their dining room remodel. Manager Brian Palmer says folks who come inside to order will see a number of updates. "Everything the cu'... Read More

Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE has announced it has been named among the 2025 Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance'... Read More

The Broken Bow Library is chock-full of fun events in March. Thursday, March 6th ages 14 and up are invited to the silent book club, where you bring or borrow a book and read silently for 45 minutes, then come together and talk about what you’re'... Read More

Arnold invites everyone to their 36th annual Chili Cook-off this Saturday, March 1st at the Arnold Community Center. Serving will take place from 5-7pm, with free will donations taken at the door. If chili's not your thing, they will also be se'... Read More