Custer County Chief

12/12/2025

Sarah Cathcart of Senator Ricketts’ office celebrated the growth of Edward Jones’ office with Tim McCaslin and Janet Loughran Thursday, Dec. 11.

Read more on our website, and look for it in next week’s Chief!

https://www.custercountychief.com/news/celebrating-with-edward-jones/article_a25e2ff7-a9f4-4257-b61b-6407988c0bb1.html

If you drove past the Edward Jones office in Broken Bow Wednesday, Dec. 11, you probably noticed the steady flow of people heading in and out. By the end of

12/11/2025

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12/11/2025

Another good morning from the Chief! Join Donnis and Mona as they discuss the latest paper! (It hit the racks yesterday!!)

Call us to renew your subscription or gift a subscription, and get one of the fancy purple mugs from the video for FREE!

12/10/2025

After eight years with the Chief, Donnis Hueftle-Bullock is leaving at the end of the year. Join us for an open house Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2-4 p.m. to visit, reminisce and wish her well on her next adventure!

12/10/2025

Several Broken Bow citizens attended tonight’s city council meeting to highlight the importance and severity of the impending floodplain project.

Check out what everyone had to say! And stay involved in your local government!!

https://www.custercountychief.com/news/public-speaks-on-floodplain-project/article_96841cdc-a97b-4d69-81a8-2c7db72700b5.html

Tonight's city council meeting was short, but impactful. Many Broken Bow citizens attended to speak on the proposed flood mitigation project.

12/08/2025

Dec. 8, 2025 - CUSTER COUNTY, NEB. - The Custer County Recycling Center (and whether it remains open or is closed) is not on the agenda released this morning for tomorrow's (Dec. 9) Custer County supervisors meeting.

At the previous meeting. Supervisor Anne Gibbons, Dist, 1, made a motion to close the center at the end of the year. However, as the item was not on the agenda, a vote could not be taken and the motion was rescinded. There is some understanding that the center was in reprieve until March to provide time to look for funding possibilities and apply for grants.

What is on the agenda for Dec. 9, among other things, is the railroad crossing at Rd 429/Anselmo crossing, Healing Hearts and Family and the W**d Superintendent end-of-year report. A board vice-chair will also be appointed, to fill the position left vacant by Barry Fox's resignation. The meeting begins at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Custer County Courthouse.

You can see the full agenda at www.custercountychief.com.

12/05/2025

Good afternoon from the Chief! It might be a little late in the day for coffee, so we’ll accept tea. 🫖

Join us this week as we talk about the December 4 issue! We have the Festival of Lights, the “Blizzard Wizzard,” a college signing and so much more!!

And a reminder (from our camera woman behind the scenes) - come in and see us to renew your subscription and get a FREE mug!!

Watch our video below for a good laugh this week! ⬇️

11/26/2025

At tonight’s city council meeting, the city’s electrical power agreement was updated.

The Broken Bow Chamber also gave an insight to upcoming Christmas events since Christmas is now just a month away!! 🤯

Take a peek at the full story below! ⬇️

https://www.custercountychief.com/news/power-and-chamber-updates/article_495d5443-20e0-4dae-a032-c7441bfc3b45.html

The Broken Bow City Council met the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 25, with all members present.

11/25/2025

NOV. 25, 2025 - BROKEN BOW, NEB. - The closing of the the Custer County Recycling Center will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the county supervisors. Near the end of the Nov. 25 meeting, the majority of which was spent on employee health insurance discussion, Dist. 1 Supervisor Anne Gibbons said, “Since 2019, the recycling Center has lost $580,943.81. I make a motion to close the recycling center effective Dec. 31, 2025.” Dist. 2 Supervisor Tammy Kleeb stated that she thought a decision on the recycling center was tabled until March. It was quickly noted that the recycling center was not on the agenda and therefore could not be voted upon. Gibbons withdrew her motion and said she wanted the recycling center on the agenda for the next meeting. The supervisors meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is Dec. 9.

11/24/2025

Wishing Rose a GREAT birthday!

11/20/2025

Good morning from the Chief staff! Grab your coffee or tea, and join us for this week’s inside scoop to the paper!

We’ve got new stories, community highlights and a few things you won’t want to miss. Pick your copy up today!

11/18/2025

The Moroney schoolhouse is making its way to the Sandhills Journey National Scenic Byway Visitor Center in Broken Bow this morning!

Check the upcoming Custer County Chief papers for more info and photos from us!