HALSEY, Neb.— Work is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, this upcoming Monday on Spur 86B and the Halsey Spur Bridge, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The project is just off Highway 2 and goes over the Middle Lou'... Read More
The Ashby fire is 36,004 acres and 97 percent contained. The Minor fire is 14,082 acres and 85 percent contained. The Cottonwood fire is 129,253 acres and continues to be 100 percent contained. Update from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Managem'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday with a lot of items ahead on their agenda. Conditional use permits for Cowboy Church arena, new ag business location, and gravel pit approved At variou'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— When Logan Bell was named a Nebraska FFA State Officer this past weekend, it marked the realization of a goal he had set years ago.. in addition to the start of a very busy year ahead. Bell, a member of the Broken Bow FFA chapt'... Read More
LEXINGTON, Neb.— Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, arrested a Colorado man after a pursuit Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon, NSP received information about a reckless Chevrolet Impala driving '... Read More
The Custer County Board of Supervisors will meet in regular session on Tuesday (March 31) in the supervisors room on the top floor of the courthouse. The agenda appears below as it was originally received by KCNI/KBBN. Call to order Pledge o'... Read More
KEARNEY, Neb.— The NSAA state speech championships were held this past Friday and Saturday in Kearney. Several competitors from the area brought home medals and trophies reflecting their strong efforts. Team champions, team runner-up: A: Lincol'... Read More
As dry conditions persist across Nebraska as spring starts, the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is encouraging those in the area to take care of existing trees while also expressing the importance of new plantings through their annual t'... Read More
LINCOLN, Neb.— The window is closing to join the Nebraska State Patrol in 2026. Applications are open at NebraskaTroopers.com through Tuesday, March 31. “Serving as a Nebraska State Trooper offers endless opportunities to grow, to serve, and to'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce presented a Grow Award to Precious Angels Daycare (PADC) on Friday, recognizing the business' massive square footage expansion into the former Berean Church on South H Street. PADC acquired th'... Read More
The Callaway Chamber of Commerce is again calling on members of the community to help recognize those who are making an impact and a difference. Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Citizen or Organization of the Year award. The honor, whic'... Read More
The Custer County Historical Society will host a special lecture on Sunday March 29th entitled the "Art and Science of Handmade Soap". The event will take place at the Custer County Museum beginning at 2 p.m. Terri Gaedke of Ash Canyon Creations '... Read More
SARGENT, Neb.— Last July, Holly Bowers suffered a pulmonary embolism, causing a stroke that led her to being declared brain dead. What happened after that is nothing short of amazing. "She was an organ donor, so they flew her to Omaha to donate '... Read More
Justin D. Slagle, age 37 of Sargent, appeared in Custer County District Court on Thursday, March 26th, for arraignment in two cases. In the first case that allegedly occurred on November 22, 2025, Slagle is charged with theft by taking of less tha'... Read More
