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Christensens file motion for new trial

Published Tuesday, December 18, 2018

According to Custer County District Court records, attorneys for Michael and Cathy Christensen have filed a motion for a new trial in Christensen v. Sherbeck and Christensen v. Broken Bow Public Schools.

Correction: BBPS Superintendent offered two year contact, base pay with incentives

Published Monday, December 17, 2018

The Broken Bow School Board approved the offering of a two year contract for Superintendent Darren Tobey at this evening's regular board meeting.

The contract offers $155,000 base pay per year for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

Jury finds for defendant in Custer County District Court

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018

The trial of Christensen v. Sherbeck in Custer County District Court came to an end today just before 4 p.m. when the jury returned verdicts for the defendant, Sherbeck.

Christensen v. Sherbeck now in hands of jury

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018

A jury of seven women and five men received the case of Christensen v. Sherbeck at 1:37 p.m. this afternoon (12/13/18).

Jury to receive Christensen v. Sherbeck this afternoon (12/13/18)

Published Thursday, December 13, 2018

Attorneys in Christensen v. Sherbeck made closing arguments this morning (12/13/18) in Christensen v. Sherbeck in Custer County District Court. Judge Karin Noakes told the jury they will receive instructions at 1. p.m.

Troopers uninjured after cruiser stuck by car

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Two troopers were uninjured late Tuesday evening after the marked Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) cruiser they were driving was struck by another vehicle at an intersection in Scottsbluff.

Jury likely to receive case Thursday in Christensen v. Sherbeck

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Presentation of evidence and testimony ended today (Wed. 12/12/18) in the case of Christensen v. Sherbeck in Custer County District Court. Instructions for the jury were being prepared Wednesday afternoon.

All claims against BBPS dismissed in case from June, 2012 van/pickup collision

Published Wednesday, December 12, 2018

All claims against Broken Bow Public School have been dismissed by directed verdict according to Thomas Culhane, attorney for BBPS, and Darren Tobey, BBPS Superintendent, in the trial of Christensen v. BBPS.

'You drink, You drive, You lose' Campaign Dec. 14-Jan. 1

Published Monday, December 10, 2018

From Dec. 14 through Jan. 1, 2019, the Broken Bow Police Department will participate in a statewide “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” Selective DUI Enforcement.

Arrests in Broken Bow last week

Published Monday, December 10, 2018

The Broken Bow Police Department made five felony drug arrests the week of Dec. 3-7, 2018.

One probable cause search warrant was executed Tuesday, Dec. 4 and a search and seizure warrant was executed Thursday, Dec. 6.