LINCOLN, Neb. - Today, members of the Nebraska Legislature voted to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superintendent of Law Enforcement and Public Safety for the state of Nebraska. Colonel Waugh was appointed by Governor Jim Pil'... Read More

After finalizing the review of grant requests for the spring, the Custer County Foundation has announced the awarding of $79,376.19 to 20 Custer County organizations. “It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,�'... Read More

The Broken Bow American Legion and VFW are inviting the public to participate in Memorial Day activities on Thursday and Monday. A long-standing tradition of placing American flags on the gravesites of veterans will continue tonight (Thursday) at '... Read More

In an effort to avoid possible alarm, the Custer County Ag Society is informing the public of a planned burn at the fairgrounds in Broken Bow on Thursday. The fire, which will begin around 7 AM, will burn a large debris pit according to Ag Society'... Read More

This story was produced by Nebraska Examiner. To subscribe, click here. LINCOLN — Nebraska has become the first state in the nation to restrict low-income recipients of public grocery aid from using SNAP benefits to buy soda and energy drinks. '... Read More

Following the news of the Governor's statewide burn ban expiring, the Broken Pow Fire Department has announced that residents within the district can apply for burn permits again. Burn permits are issued under the authority of Nebraska State Statu'... Read More

CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 19 students whose field of study includes a career in healthcare. Several receiving scholarships were from the KCNI/KBBN listening area. Callie White, Broken Bow - Ron & Ca'... Read More

Health care wages, the consolidation of nursing homes, and clean water for Nebraska were among the priorities for attendees of this month's Rural Action Policy Summit in neighboring Iowa. The meeting also focused on the state's working families. R'... Read More

LINCOLN, NE – A burn ban from Governor Jim Pillen will be allowed to expire at midnight, as scheduled. The order was issued on May 9 and largely covers the central and western parts of the state. During that time, permits were allowed for irrigatio'... Read More

The Broken Board of Education held its May 19, 2025, meeting Monday evening at the Broken Bow North Park School. All Board members were present. Following the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting, Amy Staples provided the Treasurer’'... Read More

A recent release from the Lower Loup Natural Resources District (LLNRD) is reminding farmers planning to use chemigation (fertigation) to apply fertilizer or other chemicals of a June 1 permit renewal deadline. The cost of each renewal application'... Read More

LITCHFIELD, Neb. - Litchfield Public Schools welcomed Senator Dan McKeon on Monday, May 5, as he presented junior James Fletcher with a legislative resolution recognizing his outstanding achievement. James was recently elected as the 2025–2026 Nebr'... Read More

Custer County Court was in session on Monday, May 19th with Judge Tami Schendt presiding. Making her first appearance was Genevieve M. Soland, age 42 of Fairmont, Minnesota. On May 17th, the defendant was charged with four counts – possession of'... Read More

This story is shared courtesy of The Arnold Sentinel. Click here to learn more about subscribing. The exact moment that Bob Hough spotted a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner that he just had to have has become a little murky in his mind, but he does remem'... Read More