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Nominations sought for Outstanding Nebraska volunteers

Published Sunday, June 23, 2019

The Governor’s Office, along with ServeNebraska, is seeking nominations for the Step Forward Awards.

Poultry photo contest for 4-H and FFA members deadline July 15

Published Saturday, June 22, 2019

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is encouraging 4-H and FFA members to share their passion for poultry by entering NDA’s annual Poultry Photo Contest.

Extended outlook for central Nebraska weather

Published Friday, June 21, 2019

Rain chances remain in the forecast over the weekend for central Nebraska, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) office out of North Platte.

Details released on fatal crash involving State Trooper

Published Friday, June 21, 2019

The Morrill County Sheriff’s is able to release additional details regarding the crash that claimed the life of Nebraska State Trooper Jerry L. Smith, #373, Thursday, June 20, 2019.

Nebraska State Trooper killed in the line of duty

Published Friday, June 21, 2019

The Nebraska State Patrol is heartbroken to announce the death of Trooper Jerry L. Smith, badge #373.

And still reigning champion!

Published Thursday, June 20, 2019

Paul Stefani is now champion for two years in a row for Bruning State Bank's Hot Dog Eating Contest in the Square in Broken Bow.

Stefani beat out eight other competitors, downing 12 hotdogs and buns in five minutes this evening (June 20, 2019).

Shopko's last day is June 23

Published Thursday, June 20, 2019

The last day that Shopko will be open in Broken Bow is Sunday, June 23.

Acting manager Gwen Kugler said these final days have been very busy. “There has been a lot of sadness,” she said, from customers who say they will miss the store.

Storm drops big hail in central Nebraska

Published Thursday, June 20, 2019

A severe thunderstorm warranted mutli-warnings Wednesday evening as it made its way across central Nebraska Wednesday evening, June 19, 2019.

In this week's Chief!

Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019

In the Chief this week!

Brown county man charge with second degree murder

Published Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Nathan Yankowski has been charged with two counts in Brown County, Neb., stemming from a May 22, 2019, shooting which left an 18 year old Merna man dead.