WOOD RIVER – At approximately 2:39 p.m. on Monday, Wood River Fire & Rescue responded to the report of an explosion with injuries at Green Plains, 7874 South 140th Road, Wood River. Upon arrival, firefighters located a liquid holding tank th'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Central Nebraska Economic Development District (CNEDD) has announced through a statement a program designed to help make homeownership a reality for residents of Custer County and the surrounding area. CNEDD is encouraging indiv'... Read More

SARGENT – At its April meeting, the Sargent School Board unanimously approved the contract of its new principal; Mr. Gordon Goodman is expected to assume his administrative duties this fall. The hire comes shortly following the dismissal of Prin'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Broken Bow School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 17 at the high school’s board room. All members were present. Superintendent Darren Tobey unveiled a new early education reading curriculum: pre-kindergarten wi'... Read More

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen announced he is extending the statewide suspension of the authority of local fire chiefs to waive the open burning ban. The suspension is effective through midnight on April 23, 2022 based on the extremely dry and '... Read More

LINCOLN - The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has designated the week of April 17th through 22nd as NSAA Music Adjudicators Appreciation Week. The weeklong campaign will highlight various aspects of NSAA Music. Member schools are bei'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – Local McDonald’s owner-operators Cory and Greg Hall are teaming up with North Park Elementary School to host a McTeacher’s Night on Wednesday,  April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. This event will transform local teachers into honorary Mc'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Broken Bow Police Department participated in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s U Drive, U Text, U Pay special enforcement April 3, 2023, through April 9, 2023. During this special enforcement, the Broken Bow'... Read More

BROKEN BOW - Area schools and businesses can now pursue bus driver training through Mid-Plains Community College. MPCC will introduce a five-week School Bus and Passenger Endorsement class from June 5 through July 7. Instruction will be provided i'... Read More

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept applications for one 2023 bighorn sheep lottery permit beginning this coming week, on Monday, April 17. A $29 nonrefundable application fee must accompany each application. The lottery'... Read More

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, through a statement, has issued a temporary statewide ban on campfires through midnight on Sunday, April 16, in conjunction with the statewide ban on open fires. Camp stoves using liquid or gas f'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Broken Bow School Board will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at the high school. The board is expected to approve the monthly claims and treasurer’s report and the minutes from its March meeting. Distric'... Read More

BROKEN BOW – The Custer County Ag Society’s April meeting has been officially rescheduled after its postponement due to the Cooksley Complex Fire; the meeting will now take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17 at the Shooting Sports Building on th'... Read More

ANSELMO - As of 9:30 a.m. this morning, the Cooksley Complex Fire has been 85% contained, according to a release from the Custer County Emergency Management Department. Crews are still working to fully extinguish the blaze, and total damage has ye'... Read More