Nebraskans are being encouraged to check for lost money through the state’s unclaimed property program while also preparing for a new savings option aimed at helping future homeowners. In a recent interview on KCNI Public Affairs, Joey Spellerberg'... Read More

BROKEN BOW, Neb.— Students from Germany and Denmark are heading home this week after spending the school year in Broken Bow, but they say the experience of living in rural Nebraska is something they will carry with them for years to come. Meliss'... Read More

With the school season just about wrapped up, the Broken Bow Board of Education met in a brief regular session Monday evening, May 18. Board President Tom Osmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Board Member Colby Fisher was the lone absence f'... Read More

Those traveling to Merna will have to adjust to a new, lowered speed limit on Highway 2.  The request to have the speed limit dropped was approved by the Village of Merna earlier this month. District 4 Supervisor James “Bump” Markham first me'... Read More

Appearing in Custer County Court for a preliminary hearing on Monday, May 18th was Tony L. Nolan, age 61 of Callaway. Nolan waived his right to the preliminary hearing and his case was bound over to Custer County District Court where he will appear o'... Read More

CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.— The Custer County Foundation (CCF) and Central Nebraska Community Action Partnership (CNCAP) are partnering to provide confidential financial assistance to those who experienced agricultural loss from the recent Pressey Fire in'... Read More

Grocery Kart continues to host Burger Bashes on Thursday evenings throughout the summer.  The tradition of Grocery Kart’s Burger Bash as a fundraiser for local organizations has gone on for well over 10 years. On average, organizations serve ab'... Read More

Help keep Broken Bow beautiful by doing some spring cleaning today, May 16, 2026, as Broken Bow hosts a city-wide clean up. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a free collection site between Tomahawk Park and Paul Brown Field. They collect brick, lawn'... Read More

  CUSTER COUNTY, Neb.— Area fire departments have been sent to the scene of a grass fire reported near Highway 21 north of Oconto and south of Pressey Park. The first page for response came just ahead of the 5 PM hour on Friday. Within 10 mi'... Read More

ARCADIA, Neb.— A shop on the west end of Arcadia was the site of a Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting that doubled as a grand opening on Friday afternoon. Master Kote Powder Coating sliced red ribbon to signal their partnership with the '... Read More

Crossroads Mission Avenue and Foodbank for the Heartland are bringing their mobile food pantry to Broken Bow on May 16, 2026.  The Broken Bow mobile food pantry will be at the Custer County Fairgrounds. Food distribution will start at 9 a.m. and '... Read More

Volunteers are being sought to help North Park Elementary students experience fishing next week at the pond in Melham Park in Broken Bow. North Park Elementary Principal Malachi Behrens said the school will bring a fishing trailer from the Nebrask'... Read More

May 15, 2026, through May 31, 2026, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is working with local law enforcement for the Make It Click campaign. The NDOT Highway Safety Office has awarded grant funding to 43 law enforcement agencies across '... Read More

The Custer County Ag Society approved plans for the 2026 tractor pull when it met in regular session Thursday evening, May 14, while also discussing fairground infrastructure improvements and upcoming summer events. Fair Board President Brian Palmer '... Read More