The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging ag producers and private landowners to enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) throughout this month until May 29. The USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers the vol'... Read More
More precipitation was measured in April 2026 at the KCNI/KBBN studios in Broken Bow than had been measured in the previous five months combined. And yet, the popular opinion circulating in conversation is that conditions are still very dry and fire '... Read More
Governor Jim Pillen has directed that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half staff on Sunday, May 3 in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Trump honoring fallen firefighters. May 2 and 3 is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial W'... Read More
The Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference has released their 2025-2026 All-Academic Team. Based upon composite ACT test scores, students who achieved a 25 or better were placed onto either Honorable Mention, Second Team, or First Team. According to t'... Read More
Registration opened recently for the 2026 Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo, set for July 16-17 at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow. Registrations for vendors, judges, and competitors can be found on the event's website. An annual event since '... Read More
The Ord Trotter's Whoa and Go on South 2nd Street sold one of two winning tickets for Wednesday's Powerball draw, worth $1 million. The other, which also matched the first five numbers but not the Powerball itself, was sold at a Mega Saver in Omaha. '... Read More
The Custer County Clerk's office has announced that they will be staying open until 6 PM on Friday (May 1) in order to receive new voter registrations or for those who need to make changes to existing voter registrations for the upcoming primary elec'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The west side of the square in Broken Bow has a new splash of green present, as Evolv3d Creations celebrated their joining of the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday. Customers have been growing more familiar with the b'... Read More
Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe shared an update on the efforts to contain the Pressey Fire on Wednesday afternoon. The fire burned over 9,000 acres between Oconto and Broken Bow before being halted late last week. Rempe says that curre'... Read More
The 2026 Litchfield Spelling Bee was held this past Friday morning. Those in attendance reported that the event was both fun and competitive. Students competed in both oral and written rounds to determine placement. First Grade: 1st Decker Golter'... Read More
Fundraising efforts continue for the North Park Inclusive Playground Project. The third annual fun run is set for May 22 (the last day of school) at Melham Park, with registrations due by May 1. Hosted by the North Park Inclusive Playground commit'... Read More
Broken Bow City Council met Tuesday evening starting at 6 PM at the Municipal Building. Council President Russ Smith was absent but excused. Following consent agenda approval, which included a fireworks application from Ka-Boomer's Inc., council a'... Read More
BROKEN BOW, Neb.— The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning in the Supervisors room in the courthouse. All supervisors were present. Chris Jacobsen announces resignation Toward the end of Tuesday's meeting,'... Read More
Broken Bow City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday night starting at 6 PM at the Municipal Building on South 10th Avenue. A fireworks application from Ka-Boomers, Inc. is a part of tonight's normal consent agenda items. In new business, counci'... Read More
