Broken Bow News

Broken Bow Elementary Principal Kim Jonas says two more portable classrooms, like this one installed last summer at North Park, would help ease the overcrowding situation at the elementary schools.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor COLUMBUS -- Nebraska Public Power District has commitments for only half the energy it hoped to sell in order to go ahead with a wind energy facility near Broken Bow.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor More than a year after an altercation which led to one man being shot, Winfield Scott Copley, III was sentenced in Custer County District Court Nov.

Matthew Pracht and Molli McAlevy sort through trash to determine which items are recyclable.

Maxine Leick of Broken Bow found out just last month that her story of a childhood dog was published in the latest edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul, titled What I Learned from the Dog.

By Faith Harrold of Broken Bow, Neb. 12 c. popcorn 1 c. celery, chopped 1-1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 2 c. mayonnaise 1 c. cooked crisp bacon, broken up 2 cans water chestnuts 1/2 c. onion 2/3 c. sugar Toss all ingredients except popcorn.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor A recent decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation left Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway promoters a little deflated.

Boy Scout Troop 48 in Broken Bow continues haunting guests at its "Open House" Friday from 8-11 p.m. at Building 13 at the Custer County Fairgrounds.

Sit down in any coffee shop across the region today, the the topic of conversation is likely to be the weather.

By DEBORAH McCASLIN Chief Publisher A tragic vehicle accident claimed the life of a Broken Bow teen last Thursday.

Ice and snow can be beautiful, but on Thursday morning it was sloppy, slick and - in at least two cases - fatal.

Broken Bow elementary counselor Mary Jane Garner leads the Custer Elementary students in an enthusiastic cheer as they begin their monthly Kids of Character honors assembly.

A salute to education, our Newspaper in Education section features stories from our area elementary schools.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor While Christmas is still months away, one organization is already busily making preparations for the season.

Advice To Bank On by Kindra Gordon Tough financial times require better financial management.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor After a $65,000 donation for new hospital eqiupment, Jennie Melham Medical Center's Auxiliary plans to use this year's Rummage Sale income to replenish its bank account.

Lindsay Schauda of Broken Bow, Neb., riding her pony, Musket. She sang the Star Spangled Banner at a summer rodeo.

Lanny Curtis scooped his walk in Broken Bow Saturday after an early-season storm dumped several inches of snow in the area.

By DEBORAH McCASLIN Chief Publisher Bow residents head to the polls Dec. 15 to say yea, or nay, to Keno in Broken Bow.

By Faith Harrold Broken Bow, Neb. pork chops 1/2 c. ketchup 1/2 c. water 2 Tbsp.