CALLAWAY, Neb. – Participants in the prestigious Nebraska LEAD (Leadership Education/Action Development) Program departed February 3 on their National Study/Travel Seminar, an immersive educational experience designed to expand their understanding '... Read More

More than 7,000 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Included in the list are over 50 students from the KCNI/KBBN central Nebraska listening area. Qualif'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Precision Application Technology (PAT) Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte is conducting the Precision Education in Spray Technologies (PEST) Academy through the spring. The PEST Acad'... Read More

Connecting community and projects is the mission of the Callaway Community Foundation. But they can’t do that without the support of generous funders from across Custer County. This Valentine's Day, area residents are invited to take their sweethea'... Read More

Custer County Court was in session on Monday, February 2nd, with Judge Tami Schendt presiding. A preliminary hearing for Curtis A. Mathis was on the docket. A plea agreement was reached in the case and the defendant was ordered to pay restitution '... Read More

It’s Groundhog Day … Again. In an annual tradition of weather prognostication, the nation has turned once more to the vagaries of oversized squirrels in the hope of finding relief from freezing temperatures. As is often the case with the weathe'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb – State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg is launching a statewide push to reunite Nebraskans with their “lost cash” in recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day, which was Sunday, Feb. 1. With the state safeguarding millions of dol'... Read More

Callaway’s Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library will be hosting their annual Soup and Pie Supper Fundraiser Sunday, February 1. Lunch will be served starting at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Callaway Community Center. According to Library Board Secretary a'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb. – Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum off'... Read More

In honor of the upcoming prediction by that famed prognosticator, the groundhog, the Ansley/Litchfield Girl Scout Troop #00885 is preparing to host a unique meal on Saturday, January 31. From 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Ansley Community Building, the tro'... Read More

Mid-Plains Community College has announced the students who appear on their fall 2025 President's and Dean's lists. Several students from the KCNI/KBBN listening area are on the lists, which had 138 names on the President's list and 183 names on the '... Read More

Jeffrey B. Plumb, age 61 of Yucca Valley, California, appeared in Custer County District Court on Thursday, January 29th for a plea entry.  In August of 2025, Plumb was charged with two counts--- possession of a controlled substance with intent to d'... Read More

An Endangered Missing Advisory has been issued for Nebraska. The Polk County Sheriff’s Department is attempting to locate, Hannah Laine Neville who is a 26-year-old, white Female approximately 5’ 2" tall, approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair'... Read More

For the 10th year in a row, the Broken Bow Elks Lodge #1688 gathered coats, hats, gloves and scarves to keep the residents of Custer County and beyond warm and cozy through the cold winter months. The coat drive officially ended January 8. This ye'... Read More