The first day of beef month, May 1, also serves as the return of the Nebraska Beef Passport, which is celebrating its 5th year. This year's program from the Nebraska Beef Council features new features, new stops, and other delicious reasons to hit th'... Read More

The 24th annual Walk for Life to benefit the Women's Resource Center in North Platte is scheduled for this weekend (May 3rd and 4th). The center exists to assist pregnant women to carry to term by providing emotional support and practical assistance.'... Read More

The Custer County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Tuesday morning in the courthouse in Broken Bow. All supervisors were present. Custer County Emergency Manager Mark Rempe came before the board to report on the recent fires that have h'... Read More

The 2025 Nebraska state quiz bowl is Wednesday in Hastings and two local teams will be competing in the competition of knowledge. The Callaway and Gothenburg quiz bowl teams are both among the 30 teams from across the state set to compete. Callawa'... Read More

The local Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) Chapter S is inviting the public to their third annual scholarship fundraiser this Saturday (May 3). The Cinco de Mayo themed event will feature games of Bunco, a silent auction, and a variety of f'... Read More

The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced that work will begin on Monday, May 5 on Highway 183 near Westerville, weather permitting. The project, anticipated to be completed by June, will be from mile markers 99 to 106. General Excav'... Read More

Distribution and transmission pole inspections in the Custer Public Power District enter their third week this week. First announced on April 7, the pole treating program that has been used the last few weeks has been proven to help find weak links i'... Read More

April is recognized as Autism Awareness Acceptance Month. Sarah Waters, a board certified behavioral analyst with the Lighthouse Autism Center in Kearney, was a recent guest on KCNI’s Public  Affairs. The center specializes in applied behavioral a'... Read More

Severe spring weather in Nebraska brings many threats, including the danger of downed power lines. Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) is reminding customers to be cautious of downed power lines they see, especially following severe storms. Stro'... Read More

Litchfield Public Schools held their annual Spelling Bee for first through eighth grades on Friday morning (April 25). Students competed in three written rounds before an oral competition. Thank you to Litchfield Public Schools for sharing the result'... Read More

The owner and operator of the Market and Mill in Anselmo, Jessi Chandler Mason, has been honored with the Center For Rural Affairs Citizenship award. The independent grocery store award was announced in February. The Center for Rural Affairs presente'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb. - The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce held three celebrations with local businesses and organizations on Thursday afternoon. Ribbon cutting to celebrate a new Blood Pressure Hub at Prairie Pioneer Center The Prairie Pioneer Cent'... Read More

Eighteen adult volunteers, eight 4-H members, and four families of volunteers are being recognized with 2025 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Awards. Four families from across the state are being recognized as Outstanding Multi-Generation Family of Voluntee'... Read More

On Thursday, April 24th, Alexxis R. Shimko, age 29 of Broken Bow, appeared in Custer County District Court on two felony cases. The defendant's attorney, Christian Gosselin, announced that plea agreements with the State had been reached in both ca'... Read More