Hunters For Youth will host a Trot Line Event at Pressey Park starting at noon on July 25 and running until noon on July 26.  This overnight event is put on to teach kids and families how to use a trot line. Their goal is to provide youth with op'... Read More

The Broken Bow Board of Education met in regular session on Monday Evening, July 20. Board President Tom Osmond called the meeting to order at 6:04 PM in the board conference room in the Broken Bow Middle School – High School building. Amy Stapl'... Read More

Lincoln, NE— Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending access to tax incentives provided through the state’s ImagiNE Nebreaska Act for data centers. Joined at the announcement by Senator Mike Jacobson, Director of Economic Devel'... Read More

Preston J. Foster, age 39 of Broken Bow, appeared for sentencing in Custer County Court on Monday, July 20th. In November 2025, Foster was given two years probation after being found guilty of DUI-3rd offense and earlier this year, Foster was found g'... Read More

The Custer County Salvation Army's annual back to school giveaway is tonight from 4:30 PM to 6 PM at the Broken Bow Municipal Building. With an aim to help the budget that back to school shopping can command due to rising school supply prices, Cus'... Read More

Two Interstate 80 lakes in south central Nebraska will start being renovated by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission this week to remove unwanted fish species. Lake No. 1 at Windmill State Recreation Area near Gibbon and the east lake at Dogwood'... Read More

Nebraska FBLA members took home top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC) earlier this month in San Antonio. Local FBLA members were contributors to Nebraska's success at the national level. In mi'... Read More

Residents in parts of north central Nebraska are being asked to conserve electricity this weekend as the Nebraska Public Power District warns that high energy demand could lead to temporary service interruptions on Sunday. NPPD says the concern is n'... Read More

MASON CITY, Neb.— Mason City is celebrating 140 years of community pride this weekend at their annual Homecoming, which runs Friday through Sunday with the theme "Life on the Wild Side". The three day celebration combines longtime traditions wit'... Read More

Photographers from across the state submitted images for the 2026 Lower Loup NRD Photo Contest, and now winners have been selected. Submissions included prairie landscapes, days on the lake, astral phenomena, agricultural beauty, and more. Taking '... Read More

Koubek Gardens in downtown Arnold will get a refresh in the spring 2027 planting season. Mary Becker, who submitted a grant application to Greener Towns for the Village, said last week that the grant has been approved. The Greener Towns Program pr'... Read More

The Callaway teammates program was recently honored as chapter of the year for Nebraska's North Central Region.  The program was recognized for its chapter growth, school and community support, and engagement of chapter leadership. The Callaway t'... Read More

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s projected budget deficit continues to grow after the fourth consecutive month of state tax receipts falling below economic forecasts. The state Department of Revenue’s report on June’s tax receipts showed a net loss of'... Read More

The 2026 edition of the Custer County Fair gets underway today and runs almost until the end of the month, coming to a close on July 30. The Custer County Fair premium book, which is provided by the 4-H Council, details a busy schedule that includ'... Read More