ARNOLD—Pulled pork, pie, and poetry! A benefit for Ed and Alasha Johnson is scheduled for Friday, April 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Arnold Baptist Church (101 W 7th Ave, Arnold, NE 69120). Dinner and dessert will be served for a free-will donation w'... Read More

Students at 18 sites across the state will have more access to services and activities to meet developmental and academic needs during afterschool and summer hours. The State Board of Education approved 12 federal grants worth more than $930,000 for '... Read More

The Broken Bow School Board held a quick meeting on Monday, April 18 that included approving teachers’ contracts. Regarding action items, the board approved the contracts for new 6-12 Principal Dan Helberg and two teachers. BBPS Superintendent D'... Read More

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture and Legal Aid of Nebraska are sponsoring free farm and ranch finance clinics in April at a number of locations throughout Nebraska. These clinics are for farmers and ranchers and their families. They are confide'... Read More

Prescribed burns are planned this spring on many Nebraska Game and Parks Commission wildlife management areas, state parks and state recreation areas where weather allows. Historically, wildlife habitats were shaped by wildfires that occurred th'... Read More

BROKEN BOW—Earth Day and Arbor Day are recognized in the month of April and to celebrate, the Simple Living Discussion Group is hosting its annual free tree giveaway this week. All are welcome to call or text Polly at 253-326-3104 to reserve a t'... Read More

Custer Care has established a scholarship through the Custer County Foundation to assist students getting their Med Aid or CNA. The scholarship application for Med Aid/CNA students is now open. All online applications must be submitted by June 1st. '... Read More

The Nebraska Choice Gas program is currently underway allowing customers the chance to choose the provider that fits them the best.  The selection period for residential/commercial customers in the Black Hills Gas distribution area runs through Apri'... Read More

Multiple Custer County road improvement projects are soon to get underway including the just over five-mile asphalt construction project on Ryno Road. The project includes asphalt work, shoulder construction, and seeding. The Custer County Highway De'... Read More

An Anselmo man accused of allowing dozens of cattle to starve to death was sentenced to probation in Custer County District Court on Thursday, April 14. Alan Jacquot, 51 of Anselmo, appeared to be sentenced on a reduced charge of abandonment/cruel'... Read More

Subject: Critically dry conditions and delayed green-up have created a volatile landscape for extreme fire behavior in portions of central Kansas and Nebraska. Discussion: Much above normal temperatures over winter combined with below normal preci'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY--Following Palm Sunday on April 10, Holy Week continues with local church services scheduled as follows: *This does not include all area churches or all scheduled services. Contact churches individually for more information about spe'... Read More

The first regular meeting of April for the Broken Bow City Council was quick as only a few items were on the agenda. An amendment to the municipal city code was unanimously agreed on which makes it unlawful to allow animals to defecate on public prop'... Read More

The Custer County Board of Supervisors first regular meeting on April 12 included awarding bids and approving disaster loan extensions. Following the floods of 2019, numerous townships in Custer County applied for Federal Emergency Management Agen'... Read More