The Broken Bow Public Library will once again be offering numerous activities for all ages as the calendar turns to the month of April.  A project that continues this month is "Library Wrap 250".  The library is encouraging individuals and families'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb.— The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) recently released its 2025 annual report, giving a summary of their efforts and accomplishments. The document gives tangible result information to improve the state's transportation sy'... Read More

Full release from Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 below: This will be the last fire update unless Rocky Mountain CIMT 2 is delegated authority by the State of Nebraska to manage a new wildfire. Incident Transitions: Under the dir'... Read More

Crossroads Mission Avenue and Foodbank for the Heartland are teaming up once again to bring a mobile food pantry to Custer County on Saturday. Starting at 9 AM, items will be available free of charge while supplies last at the Custer County Fairgr'... Read More

Jeffrey B. Plumb, age 62 of Yucca Vista, California, appeared for sentencing in Custer County District Court on Thursday, April 2nd. In August of 2025, Plumb was charged with two felony counts— possession of a controlled substance with intent to di'... Read More

Several students from the area have been recognized for their artwork as a part of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Several had the opportunity to have their pieces on display at the Omaha Public Schools TAC building to sit amongst some of th'... Read More

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen rescinded the most recently issued burn ban for the state on Thursday, clearing the way for burn permits to be issued through local fire chiefs or designated department members. The new executive order (2610) cites a r'... Read More

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