MASON CITY – In the unceasing spirit of generosity and support that seems to flood every town in Custer County, Mason City will be holding a benefit silent auction and meal at its community center to assist Andy Gibbons and Jacob Hoblyn-Bittner. '... Read More

BROKEN BOW – Charron Lawn Care has been an area business for over 10 years and has only just now had a free moment to join the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce. Kyle Charron and his team could be forgiven for being a bit late to the party; he says'... Read More

LEXINGTON – Preston Beattie of Sumner was the gold medal winner in the Dawson County 4-H Meats Contest conducted May 15th at Plum Creek Market Place in Lexington, according to Dawson County 4-H Meats Coach Curt Rickertsen of Lexington. Other mea'... Read More

HALSEY – The path forward for the Nebraska National Forest is still wooly, but a pair of listening sessions held Monday at the Halsey Community Center by Nebraska Forests and Grasslands assured the community of two things: that the road to restorin'... Read More

CURTIS – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture has released its spring Dean’s List and Honor Roll; several students in the KCNI/KBBN listening area have been given the honor. Of the 7 students placed on NCTA’s Dean’s List, 3 belong'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Custer County Ag Society held its May meeting at its usual time and place: Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds. Only board members Stallbaumer and Ryan were absent. The center of d'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – From May 15 to June 4, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. During the campaign, the Sheriff’s '... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Arrow Artists’ spring show is in full swing, and Saturday will bring a chance for area arts patrons to see firsthand the work that the guild has chosen to present. On Saturday, May 20, the group will be holding an open house a'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Broken Bow EMS team held its first annual “Run for Your Life” 5k race and walk Saturday May 13th. The weather was dark and soggy but spirits were high as 82 participants left the starting line at Melham Park at 10:00am sharp. '... Read More

CALLAWAY – The South Loup Pharmacy has long been a staple of the Callaway community, but on Friday morning, it made it official: the institution, at 11 a.m. on May 12, became the newest member of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce. While a long-st'... Read More

COLUMBUS – Farmers are getting back in the field for spring planting season and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is asking equipment operators to look up and look out for powerlines. Powerlines located along fields can pose a potential safe'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Sandhills Task Force has scheduled its 2023 Youth Range Camp for June 5 through 8. Students ages 14 to 18 with an interest in rangeland management, conservation, ecology, animal science, and wildlife are encouraged to attend the'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – According to a release from Adams Land & Cattle, the compost day scheduled for Saturday, May 13 has been canceled due to the possibility of inclement weather. However, Adams does still anticipate hosting the other two scheduled '... Read More

ELWOOD – Johnson Lake near Lexington is cleaning up after an EF-1 tornado struck the area on May 5, according to a release from Nebraska Game & Parks. The tornado traveled approximately 5 miles across the lake causing damage to trees, cabins'... Read More