Time has nearly run out to apply for the Broken bow Class of 1959 Educational Fund and the Don Davis Early Entry Access Scholarship. Applications are due to the Custer County Foundation on Friday, January 7. Broken Bow Class of 1959 Educational Fu'... Read More

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability will present a land management workshop in Broken Bow to address financial resiliency for agricultural operations to sustain risk while remaining profitable. “Building '... Read More

It took multiple fire department agencies to put out a fire that began the days following a controlled burn. According to Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe, a controlled burn had taken place in the days prior to the Tuesday, January 4 fire, '... Read More

The BPOE (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) Elks Lodge #1688, located in Broken Bow, started the coat drive in 2016 but it has become a community effort. According to a letter from Elks Member Paul Loy, it is a common outcome for the Broken Bo'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY-- Winds and dry conditions created the perfect storm for a grass fire Tuesday, January 4 that required multiple fire crews and trucks. At approximately 12:20 PM, a fire was reported near Cumro Road, south of Ansley. Crews that arrive'... Read More

Much of the KCNI/KBBN listening area is in either a wind chill advisory, wind chill warning, wind advisory, winter storm warning, or a winter weather advisory due to a winter system crossing the area. Significant snow is expected to arrive Wednesd'... Read More

Another trip around the sun, and another year of fantastic readership on SandhillsExpress.com! It was a year of changes and adapting to an ever-changing world, but the news you want and need continues to be found on Central Nebraska's news source! '... Read More

BROKEN BOW & CALLAWAY—More than 130 nursing home residents in Broken Bow and Callaway received a special Christmas present last month thanks to some generous holiday cheer. Poinsettias/fresh flowers were delivered to Brookestone View, Off Broad'... Read More

The 2021 holiday season was an ideal time for The Golden Husk, a nearby performing arts theater in Ord, to host the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Opera in its production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” The holiday classic was present'... Read More

Anglers must be aware of fishing regulation changes that took effect Jan. 1, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The changes are: Black Bass – The area where no minimum length limit on smallmouth bass is required has expanded'... Read More

Private pesticide training will be held for farmers and ranchers who need to renew their certified private pesticide applicator’s license or anyone who wants to become certified. The dates, locations, and times are as follows for 2022: January '... Read More

As colder temperatures arrive to end 2021, residents will begin to warm their homes in a variety of ways. Broken Bow Emergency Services Director Andy Holland and Electrical Superintendent Blake Waldow are encouraging everyone to make sure homes are b'... Read More

At the direction of Governor Ricketts, Lieutenant Governor Foley signed a disaster proclamation in response to the severe windstorms that struck Nebraska on December 15, 2021. The proclamation allows for use of the Governor’s Emergency Fund in resp'... Read More

Driving with ice, snow, or both on the ground in Nebraska is almost inevitable. The Weather Channel offers these tips to help keep you safe while out on the roads: Stay on main roads and highways, and stick to the flattest roads you can. Avoid h'... Read More