BROKEN BOW— The Custer County Salvation Army distributed $17,300 in community support funds during its August 26 meeting, presenting checks to local schools, food pantries, the Prairie Pioneer Center, and the Children's Christmas Fund. Checks fo'... Read More

LINCOLN— The Nebraska Sandhills, a richly illustrated collection of essays celebrating the history, geography, ecology and culture of Nebraska’s Sandhills, has been named the winner of the 2025 Nebraska Book Award in the category of Nonfiction: '... Read More

Returning to the Ranch, a workshop series for families who are in the process of transition planning and bringing family members back to the ranch or farm, will be held Sept. 12 and 13 in North Platte, at the West Central Research, Extension and Educ'... Read More

Golfers of all skill levels are invited to hit the course Sunday, September 7, for the annual Broken Bow Elks Golf Tournament at the Broken Bow Golf Club. The four-person scramble begins with registration at 8:30 AM and a 9:30 AM shotgun start. Entry'... Read More

The 2026 Nebraska Passport program is in the planning stages, with applications being accepted through October 31, 2025 to be a stop on next year's tourism project. Any Nebraska destination is welcome to apply. According to NebraskaPassport.com, p'... Read More

The city of Broken Bow played host to Nebraska Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and his wife Susie Friday, August 29. Kelly was in town at the invitation of the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting and open house at the recently completed apartm'... Read More

CALLAWAY— A sky full of color, creativity, and community spirit will return this Labor Day weekend as the 34th Annual Callaway Kite Flight takes to Foster Smith Field. Saturday and Sunday's events will take place four miles east of Callaway on High'... Read More

The community of Arcadia is gearing up for the 71st annual Fall Festival, set for Labor Day weekend Saturday through Monday. A full schedule of activities is ahead for all ages. Saturday highlights include the RKD poker run with registration start'... Read More

As students across the area head back to school, safety should be a top priority for families, schools, and law enforcement. Whether children are walking, biking, or riding the bus, Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond is reminding everyone to take extra'... Read More

LINCOLN— Due to high sales, the Multi-State Lottery Association has increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Wednesday, August 27 Powerball drawing to $850 million or $383.7 million with the cash option selected. The Powerball jackpot star'... Read More

BROKEN BOW- Broken Bow City Council met for its regular meeting Tuesday at the Broken Bow Municipal Building with all members in attendance. Following consent agenda approval, Mayor Rod Sonnichsen and City Administrator Dave Schmidt provided an in'... Read More

BROKEN BOW— A semi truck trailer detached from the truck pulling it and plunged into the creek below a Highway 2 bridge outside of Broken Bow early Tuesday evening (August 26). The driver of the truck was able to drive away from the area without'... Read More

BROKEN BOW — The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Tuesday morning for just short of two hours. All supervisors were present. Following the resignation of County Clerk Conni Gracey at the last meeting, the board discus'... Read More

The agenda ahead of Broken Bow City Council tonight is a short one, with only one 'new business' item. Tonight's meeting will start at 6 PM at the Broken Bow Municipal Building on South 10th Avenue. Council will have consideration of approving the'... Read More