Custer County Chief

05/27/2026

We’re having issues with our phone lines this morning and are working to fix it ASAP.

Thanks for your patience — we hope to be back up soon!

05/27/2026

The growing e-bike concerns in Broken Bow are being worked on with a city ordinance. Read our story below to see some of the proposed ordinance! ⬇️

https://www.custercountychief.com/news/e-bike-drafted-ordinance-presented-at-city-council-meeting/article_58a726f7-d0b2-4d7e-ac59-6a1f7a575d5b.html

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026 - Broken Bow’s e-bike problem made its way back to the city council table tonight — and while no official action has been taken, the city

05/15/2026

Several departments are en route to the fire that is between Pressey Park and Oconto on the east side of Hwy 21.

Please watch for emergency personnel as they make their way through!

Photos sent by Mona Weatherly.

05/15/2026

Area fire departments are responding to a grass fire south of Pressey Park and north of Oconto.
Keep an eye out for emergency personnel

05/14/2026

Area fire departments have been called to a grass fire south of Broken Bow along Hwy 21 near Adam’s Land and Cattle.
Hwy 21 is currently closed.
Please watch out for emergency responders.

05/13/2026

The Broken Bow City Council heard from many concerned residents and business owners at tonight’s meeting about the E-Bikes you’ve likely seen or heard around town.

They also received a request for a rate change from S&L Sanitation Services.

Read the full story here!! ⬇️

TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 - The majority of tonight's meeting was taken up by public comments about the motorized bikes, or more commonly known as e-bikes, zooming through Broken Bow

05/12/2026

Just before noon today, emergency responders were called to a train accident on west Hwy 2.

Photos were sent in by Ellen Oliver.

TUESDAY, MAY 12 - Emergency responders were paged out to a truck and train accident on Hwy 2, west of Broken Bow shortly before 12 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

04/29/2026

The Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Jordan Lamere, Heather France and Lindsey Andrews with their business Evolved Creations today.

Read more here!!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2026 - Jordan Lamere, Heather France and Lindsey Andrews were celebrated as a Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce member earlier this afternoon. Evolved Creations joined the Chamber

04/29/2026

Brycen Woodward was appointed to the Broken Bow Police Department at tonight’s city council meeting.

Read here what else the city has been working on!!

https://www.custercountychief.com/news/brycen-woodward-appointed-as-police-officer/article_305e35ec-0d6e-4397-88ad-d98827d24d00.html

TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 - The Broken Bow Police Department gained another officer at tonight's city council meeting. Brycen Woodward of Broken Bow said this is a dream come true,

04/29/2026

Please join us next week in celebrating our beloved editor, Mona Weatherly, as she sets her sights on retirement!

As of THIS THURSDAY!! she will officially enter retirement! Come in and wish her well!