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

Start the new year by getting outdoors and participating in First Day Hikes at Nebraska’s state parks Jan. 1. These annual guided hikes give you the chance to explore trails, snap photos, watch wildlife and participate in any planned activities.'... Read More

Fireworks are legal to welcome the year 2026 in several communities across the region and the state, but the current dry condition of the landscape is a concern that is looming in the minds of many when it comes to sparks that can ignite. The Broken'... Read More

The Custer County Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM, December 30 at the Custer County Courthouse in Broken Bow. All members of the Supervisors were present, including new District 3 Supervisor Clay Govier. Lengthy Discu'... Read More

LINCOLN, Neb.— A confirmed measles case in Platte County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The patient is an unvaccinated child with an out-of-state travel history in Arizona. Due to privacy, no further indi'... 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. Private Applicator Certification and Licensing is required for anyone'... Read More

The Custer County Ag Society met for a Planning Workshop on December 17 at the Shooting Sports Building on the Custer County Fairgrounds. Board Member Mark Cardoza was the only member absent from the meeting. Two primary items of business were on '... Read More

Hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans who have a mental illness face losing health care coverage or much higher premiums if Congress elects not to extend Biden-era Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies. Mental health services are already at a premiu'... Read More

Lyons, Neb – Farmers and ranchers interested in signing up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) have until Jan. 15 to submit initial paperwork. Although the U.S. Department of Agricultu'... Read More