Appearing for sentencing in Custer County District Court  on Thursday, January 8th, was Sam Payton, age 47 of Callaway. In November of 2025, the Court found Payton had violated terms of his probation and ordered a new presentence investigation. Payt'... Read More

Lincoln, Neb – In the wake of multiple cases of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) fraud in Nebraska this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is reminding those with EBT cards to take preventive measures to protect their benefit'... Read More

With holiday activities and illness creating havoc with scheduling, the Custer County Ag Society has delayed their regular meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, January 8. The Fair Board Meeting will now take place next week, on Thursday, Janua'... Read More

Owner Susie Walker and new manager Tawny Nicholas celebrated the re-opening of The Quilting Shack in Broken Bow on Wednesday morning, January 7. Members of the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce and customers were on hand to witness Nicholas cut the red '... Read More

Some area public libraries are receiving a special gift this January, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In October, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced that 1,280 Carnegie Libraries '... Read More

The American Red Cross says they are teetering on a blood shortage this winter which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are being urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets as soon as possible. The cause for the sup'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb – The Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce the acquisition of Central Nebraska Medical Clinic (CNMC), effective January 1, 2026. The new partners are excited to take this step forward in ensuring continued a'... Read More

KEARNEY— CHI Health Good Samaritan has welcomed the arrival of its first baby of 2026—a girl! Harlow Maxine Briggs was born at 10:31 pm on January 1, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and measured 20 ½ inches long, marking a joyful start to the new year '... Read More

The year 2025 has come and gone and visitors were active on their computers, phones, and tablets yet again on SandhillsExpress.com. The year had news, weather, and sports events that had the area intrigued, impassioned, and sympathetic. We at KCNI/KB'... Read More

Quilts of Valor quilter Deb Bryner was privileged to present a Quilt she made to Ramon (Ray) Oeltjen on Saturday afternoon, December 27. Oeltjen was also awarded the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War pin. The presentation was at the home'... Read More

Applications for multispecies Super Tag and Combo lottery permits will be accepted by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning Jan. 2, 2026. The Super Tag lottery permit will be valid for one elk of either sex, one antelope of either sex, '... Read More

(Custer County, NE) The Custer County Foundation reviewed grant requests for the period ending October 31, 2025, and are awarding a total of $66,054.00 to 14 Custer County organizations. “It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce ou'... Read More

Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have created a pilot program for the Lymphoma Research Foundation they hope will raise awareness about the disease among young adults. They are trying to bring the program to other campuses nationwide'... Read More

The Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) recently hosted its 131st Annual Conference in Kearney, NE. The conference was held December 17-19 and brought together county leaders from across the state to discuss key issues facing local govern'... Read More