Brandon J. Fewkes, age 40 of Merna, was in Custer County District Court on Thursday, July 2nd for sentencing in his criminal case. After a plea agreement was reached with the State in May of this year, Fewkes pleaded no contest and was found guilty o'... Read More
The community of Oconto is inviting everyone to spend Independence Day in town as their annual celebration returns on Saturday with a full schedule of activities alongside America's 250th anniversary. This year's celebrating offers something for a'... Read More
SUMNER, Neb.— One of the area's longest standing Independence Day traditions is back this weekend as Sumner welcomes those near and far to town for a full slate of family activities. This year's theme, 'Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future''... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The Custer County Planning Commission continued the process of potential data center regulations on Wednesday afternoon during a meeting at the Custer County courthouse. The county is currently inside a six month moratorium that w'... Read More
From July 2-5, Merna will have their annual Heritage Days. Starting on Thursday, July 2nd, will be the start of Heritage Days with the Little Miss Heritage Days Pageant at the Activities Building Playground in Merna. The Alumni Golf Tournamen'... Read More
Visit Nebraska has announced that the 2026 Nebraska Holiday Passport is now accepting applications. The Nebraska Holiday Passport is a miniature version of the popular summer Nebraska Passport program. The Nebraska Holiday Passport encourages tr'... Read More
Nearly 50 people were in attendance Tuesday as the Broken Bow Planning Commission took up the question of zoning for data centers at a public hearing. A frequent topic of conversation, City Zoning Administrator Jacob Holcomb told the assembled crowd '... Read More
Broken Bow’s newest grocer has a new location. El Nopalito Multicultural Grocery Store hosted an open house Monday afternoon, June 29 to celebrate their move to their new store at 933 South E Street. The former Ollies Coffee and Boutiques locati'... Read More
Communities across the state have already seen tents and trailers sporting bright banners and signs pop up and open for firework sales. Many communities allowed for sales starting late last week, with ordinances wrapping up eligible sale times someti'... Read More
ORD, Neb.— The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) Board of Directors approved $47,840 to go to the City of Broken Bow's ongoing flood risk assessment process during their meeting on Thursday night in Ord. The funds will be used for th'... Read More
June 26-28 hosts Ansley’s Muddy Creek Celebration. The first day of the celebration, Friday, starts with the opening of The Ansley Story at 10 a.m. and the ribbon cutting at 7 p.m. The River City Carnival is open at 4:30 p.m. Food Trucks on Ma'... Read More
Broken Bow graduate Erin Taylor has recently received the P.E.O. Chapter S Senior Student Achievement Award of $500. Erin Taylor is the daughter of Amy and Jess Taylor. She will attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney in the fall. This awar'... Read More
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Rustic Relics, a new member of the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce, on June 25 at their new Broken Bow location. Rustic Relics is an antique and metal furniture store located in the Arrow Mini Mall in Broken B'... Read More
Callaway’s annual Pioneer Picnic starts Friday, June 26, celebrating 250 years together. Friday evening begins with mutton busting at 6:30 p.m. and then the Seven Valleys Rodeo at 7. Only Friday’s rodeo performance will feature the wild horse '... Read More
