LEXINGTON – The 2023 Dawson County 4-H Dog Show was recently held amid the flurry of fair activities as a part of the Dawson County Fair in Lexington. 4-Hers from across the county worked in tandem with man’s best friend to show off the bonds mad'... Read More

THEDFORD – The Thedford Art Guild recently hosted its annual Open Show, where members of the guild displayed their photography, paintings, and 3D art pieces to be judged. The first 3 places received monetary gifts, while the Best of Show winner,'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Custer County District Court heard 2 criminal cases on Thursday morning. Timothy J. Murphy-Martinez, 33 of Longmont, Colorado, did not appear for a hearing in his case, though a warrant was only recently issued. Murphy-Martinez '... Read More

KEARNEY – The 2023 Nebraska Grazing Conference will be held August 8 and 9 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney. This year’s conference features speakers highlighting Grazing Lands Conservation, Emerging Issues in Grazing Lands, and Prec'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The 11th annual Nebraska Lineworkers' Rodeo is slated for tomorrow and Friday at the Custer County Fairgrounds in Broken Bow. The event is open to the public, and each year showcases the skill and mettle required for electrical work'... Read More

DUNNING – Marlene Van Diest is finally washing her hands of clay. The 87-year-old artist, known regionally and beyond for her mugs, plates, and piggy banks as the iconic “Sandhills Pottery,” has recently closed the doors of her studio after '... Read More

BROKEN BOW- The building of the new sod house attraction in Broken Bow, as a part of the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway was continued Sunday, July 16. Construction for a sod house near the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway Visitor C'... Read More

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for a 2023 bighorn sheep lottery permit through August 4. Only Nebraska residents are eligible and must be at least 12 years old by the date the season opens. Apply at a N'... Read More

LITCHFIELD – On Friday, July 7, the Litchfield community club had a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new veteran’s wall. The ceremony was in the midst of Litchfield’s Old Settlers Picnic. The wall was supposed to be completed in time for Old '... Read More

MASON CITY – “My mama always said” Mason City Homecoming is the place to be July 21-23. On Friday, July 21, the celebration starts off with a Hometown meal at 5:30 p.m. in the community building. At 6 p.m., after the meal, the Mason City Fir'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Broken Bow School Board will hold its regular meeting on Monday, July 17 at 6 p.m. in the high school board room. The meeting will mark one of the final times that the board will convene before the start of the school year; as s'... Read More

LEXINGTON – Dawson County’s 4-H sewers displayed meticulously sewn garments at the 2023 Fashion Show. The event was held Wednesday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington Middle School Auditorium. These hardworking 4-H’ers have developed a skill'... Read More

SHERMAN COUNTY – Central Nebraska campers can enjoy the partial opening of the expanded West Ridge Campground at Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area starting July 17. Some of the campsites at the new, 61-pad electrical campground will be ava'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Custer County Ag Society held its final regular meeting before the all-important county fair on Thursday, July 14 at the Custer County Fairgrounds. The upcoming fair, now just several days away, was the focus of the meeting. The'... Read More