Springdale, Ark – Tyson Foods today announced network changes that will result in the closure of its Lexington plant. Tyson states in a press release the change is designed to right size its beef business and position it for long-term success. T'... Read More

As American Education Week draws to a close, Nebraska teachers are working to hold on to the gains they have made in the state. Public school students in Nebraska have some of the highest test scores in the nation. Nearly 75% of students score wel'... Read More

A reminder that the Broken Bow Elks Lodge No. 1688 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive is going on now through January 8. Winter wear items can be dropped off for donation at the Custer County Chief, at 305 South 10th Avenue, in Broken Bow. Any warm wint'... Read More

Every day, someone dies simply because they didn’t buckle up. It’s a tragedy that’s as avoidable as it is common. Despite decades of public education and technological advances in vehicle safety, too many drivers and passengers continue to trea'... Read More

Casey M. Hall, age 48 of Neligh, appeared in Custer County Distirct Court on Thursday, November 20 for sentencing. In September of this year, Hall entered into a plea agreement where he pleaded no contest to two counts of possession of child pornogra'... Read More

The Custer County 4-H Recognition Night was held on Sunday, November 16 at the 4-H Building in Broken Bow. The 2025 Outstanding 4-H Leader Award was presented to Natasha Dalby. Natasha is serving as the organizational leader of the Sandhill Critte'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.— A building aged more than 140 years traveled to a new home in Custer County on Tuesday. Citizens of all ages made their way to the roadside to watch the District 58 West Dale School go by during its nearly 20 mile trip from nor'... Read More

Custer Public Power District (CPPD) has announced a planned outage, scheduled for November 20, starting at 2:00 PM. Power will be out in and around the towns of Thedford, Seneca, and Mullen for about two hours.  CPPD crews will be working in the '... Read More

Ask someone from the coast about a kolache or a scotcheroo and you’re likely to get a funny look. But folks from around here know that these are some of the best treats to come from your grandma’s kitchen. After reading about the stressful fin'... Read More

On Monday, November 17, the old Moroney School building just to the north and west of Merna was lifted onto a pair of heavy steel I-beams and readied for the trip to its new home. By 9:00 AM on Tuesday morning, the big yellow Star House Moving tru'... Read More

The holidays are upon us, and it is time again for Custer County to show its community spirit. Starting Friday, November 21, the Salvation Army Red Kettle and Bell Ringers will start showing up at area locations, soliciting donations for the Custe'... Read More

The Broken Bow School Board met in regular session Monday evening, November 17, in the BBPS District Conference Room. In discussing the Treasurer's Report and Claims, a handful of items not covered under the Bond Fund for the building project are '... Read More

Turkey, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and stuffing – the Thanksgiving favorites – are all on the menu when Ollie’s Coffee and Boutique hosts a “Friendsgiving” dinner on Friday, November 21. The free community meal is planned for '... Read More

Appearing for a preliminary hearing in Custer County Court on Monday, November 17th, was Roy L. Poff, age 52 of Broken Bow. In September, Poff was charged with theft by unlawful taking of over $5,000, a Class IIA felony.  The charge stems from event'... Read More