Carl and Diane Kucera of Litchfield are a cornerstone in food and beverage service returning to Mahoney State Park later this month. Their new business, Carl's at Mahoney, opens within Peter Kiewit Lodge soon, according to a release from Nebraska Gam'... Read More

BROKEN BOW- Timothy Rosentrater, age 62 of Callaway, appeared for arraignment in Custer County District Court on a charge of first degree sexual assault, a class II felony. The charge, alleged to have occurred on or about January 28 of this year, hol'... Read More

A grass fire that sparked due to mowing operations on February 26 continues to smolder. The fire's lifespan eclipsed a week this past Monday. Response began with first responders from North Platte, but the blaze quickly commanded the attention of sev'... Read More

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced, through a press release, that, weather permitting, work will begin March 11th on N-40 south of Arnold from reference post .5 to reference post 11.10. Vontz Paving, Inc. of Hastings is the co'... Read More

The chance of fire remains high for the KCNI/KBBN listening area Tuesday through Wednesday. Gusty winds, and very dry air, will combine to result in near critical fire weather conditions today. The greatest concern exists north of Interstate 80. G'... Read More

Visitors will enjoy more than $1 million of recent upgrades to state park and recreation areas in the Panhandle this summer, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. At Chadron State Park, Superintendent Gregg Galbraith said the projec'... Read More

A few offices will have a primary election on May 14 following the non-incumbent filing deadline on March 1. The Custer County Board of Supervisors has three seats up for re-election in 2024, but only two of those seats will go a primary vote. In Dis'... Read More

BROKEN BOW- As spring weather creeps closer, the Broken Bow Library is keeping the calendar busy in March with a great variety of events for all ages. Throughout the month, visitors are encouraged to try their hand at the March scavenger hunt. Jun'... Read More

Resources available for producers affected by central Nebraska wildfires by Maria Tibbetts, UNL Beef communications specialist Cattle producers in central Nebraska affected by recent wildfires are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn'... Read More

ARNOLD- Three and a half decades have passed since the first chili cook-off took place in the community of Arnold. Saturday, the public is invited to the 35th annual event at the Arnold Community Center, sponsored by the Arnold Chamber of Commerce. '... Read More

BROKEN BOW- Two Custer County men had sentencing dates set in Custer County District Court on Thursday. Lex McDaniel, age 56 of Sargent, entered a plea of guilty and was found guilty to an amended charge of resisting arrest (1st offense), a class I '... Read More

Containment of the Betty's Way fire has increased from 82% to 98%. Firefighters are monitoring weather forecasts for the next 48 hours, and have made significant progress the past 24 hours. Portions of the fire are currently under red flag warnings. '... Read More

Several criminal cases came before Custer County Court Judge Tami Schendt on Monday, February 26th. Cooper Brass, age 24 of Broken Bow, was arraigned and charged with 1st Degree Sexual Assault, a Class II felony, and Procuring for a Minor, a Class '... Read More

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) increased containment estimates to 82% early Wednesday afternoon, February 28. Approximately 60 people are working to manage the large and complex wildfire. Yesterday's weather was a major factor in that'... Read More