Broken Bow Council hears from Storer, makes Housing Authority appointment

Broken Bow Council hears from Storer, makes Housing Authority appointment

BROKEN BOW - The Broken Bow City Council heard from one of the candidates for the District 43 Legislative race during its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Tanya Storer addressed the council to introduce herself and provide them with an overview of her background and experience in both agriculture and public…
Portions of Custer County see highest snow totals from Monday’s storm

Portions of Custer County see highest snow totals from Monday’s storm

NORTH PLATTE - Portions of western and northern Custer County saw the highest snowfall totals from Monday's storm that brought blizzard conditions to much of central Nebraska. The National Weather Service in North Platte said that satellite images and various reports indicated that the heaviest band of snow stretched from…
Local third graders recognized for severe weather awareness poster contest

Local third graders recognized for severe weather awareness poster contest

LINCOLN - Two area third graders were recognized at the state capitol Monday for their severe weather awareness posters. Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring March 25-29 as Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, during a news conference at the Capitol on Monday. “Weather conditions can change very suddenly in…
Broken Bow City Council to meet Tuesday

Broken Bow City Council to meet Tuesday

BROKEN BOW - The Broken Bow City Council will have a light agenda for its regular meeting on Tuesday. The only new business item on the agenda is the appointment of Timothy Moran to the Broken Bow Housing Authority for a term ending Jan. 1, 2027. The council will also…
CCC Tuition, Fees and Other Services Stay the Same for Next School Year

CCC Tuition, Fees and Other Services Stay the Same for Next School Year

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College students will not see an increase in the cost of tuition and fees for 2024-25. This after the CCC Board of Governors voted unanimously to keep tuition at $96 per credit hour and fees at $16 per credit hour during its monthly meeting on…
Corsi appointment as DHHS CEO approved after lengthy debate

Corsi appointment as DHHS CEO approved after lengthy debate

The nomination of Dr. Steve Corsi to lead the Nebraska Department of Health and Human services has been confirmed, but not without some criticism from some in the Legislature. During debate on the committee report recommending Corsi's approval as CEO of DHHS, several lawmakers questioned whether the appointment was proper.…
Severe weather awareness week this week

Severe weather awareness week this week

This week is Severe Weather Awareness week in Nebraska and the National Weather Service is encouraging everyone to be "weather-ready" this spring. While Monday brought its own sort of severe weather with blizzard conditions, everyone is also encouraged to be prepared for spring thunderstorms. When severe weather is expected, follow…
NSP, NDOT Urge Caution with Expected Blizzard Conditions

NSP, NDOT Urge Caution with Expected Blizzard Conditions

The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous winter driving conditions expected over the next few days. A winter storm will impact much of the state beginning tonight. The National Weather Service is projecting several inches of snow across western…
Nebraska Appleseed receives $1 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Nebraska Appleseed receives $1 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

LINCOLN — Nebraska Appleseed is the latest recipient of the generosity of MacKenzie Scott, receiving a $1 million donation from the co-founder of Amazon and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos. Scott, who is also an award-winning author, has pledged to give away most of the wealth she had accumulated. As of…