Broken Bow News Archives

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.

A number of people, including several breast cancer survivors, spent last Saturday morning walking the city square park in downtown Broken Bow to raise awareness and donations for the disease.

Broken Bow Fire Department employee Andy Holland is visiting several area schools and preschools this week sharing important fire safety information with children in the area.

By ELLEN MORTENSEN Chief Assistant Editor After spending nearly a year in the Custer County Jail awaiting trial, Winfield Scott Copley, III will have his fate decided by a judge rather than a jury.

They don't look like much at first glance, the narrow medians jutting up in the middle of the road on either side of two railroad crossings.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor Jeanette Embree Hopkins imparted rhymes, jingles and a little encouraging advice on familiar territory last week.

A 29-year-old man faces up to 25 years in prison when sentenced next month for shooting his Broken Bow apartment neighbor last year.

By MICHELLE ZLOMKE Chief Managing Editor Nebraska's Game and Parks Commission hopes to partner with counties and townships to provide more bird habitat in the state.