Custer County Chief

10/18/2025

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10/17/2025

OCT. 16, 2025 - BROKEN BOW, NEB - Broken Bow is the first emergency service in Nebraska to implement the revolutionary OneWeight™cot scale system from Hinkley Medical seamlessly integrated with the OneDose® app which house Nebraska’s statewide EMS Model Protocols. “We are first in the state to have this. We are very proud,” David Baltz, Emergency Service Director, said. The scale system, customed-installed on the ambulance cot manufacturer by Stryker, automatically measures patient weight and integrates with the OneDose® app to assist with medication dosing accuracy. This is critical to administering medications as well as providing weight if air transportation is necessary. See www.custercountychief.com for more info as well as the Oct. 23, 2025 Custer County Chief. Pictured upper left: David Baltz, Broken Bow Emergency Services Director, stands next to the ambulance cot stripped of bedding to show the custom-installed scale system. Upper right: Mike Jilg, Broken Bow Emergency Service, reclines on the cot to demonstrate how weight is distributed with David Baltz and system-creator Tristen Hazlett watching. Lower right: From left, the portable ventilator for the ambulance service and two monitors/defibrillators. Lower left: The readout panel of the scale system on the cot.

10/16/2025

Congratulations, BD in Broken Bow on your 65th year anniversary. Pictured is Cindy Duncan, Assit Dir of Manufacturing Tubes and Interim Manager of Broken Bow, speaking at the celebration today. Also pictured are Bridget Bagnato, Worldwide President, Specimen Management, New Jersey; Joe Kelly, Nebraska Lt. Gov; Rod Sonnichsen, Mayor of Broken Bow; and Scotti Ross, Executive Director, Custer Economic Dev. Corp (CEDC).

10/15/2025

A record crowd turned out as Broken Bow Public Library celebrated the grand opening of their new Story Walk at Melham Park.

Take a walk, read a book and make some memories!

A crowd filled Melham Park earlier tonight for what organizers said was the biggest turnout yet for a ribbon cutting in Broken Bow.

10/15/2025

Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center announced Dr. Dave Minnick’s transition to Central Nebraska Medical Clinic.

In the press release, Dr. Minnick said, “It has truly been an honor to be part of this community…”

Broken Bow, Neb. - Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center (JMMMMC) extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dave Minnick as he prepares to embark on a new chapter in his career.

10/13/2025

Today, Monday, Oct. 13, Columbus Day is observed. Banks, government offices and post offices are closed. There will be no mail delivery.

10/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Bill and Myrtle!

10/08/2025

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10/03/2025

The BBHS cheerleaders fired up the pep rally with a routine choreographed by senior Ivy Eggleston! Go Indians!! 📣

The Indians will play against Holdrege at 7 p.m. Go cheer them on at the field tonight!

10/02/2025

NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURIES RESULT OF TRAIN/SEMI COLLISION - Custer County Sheriff Office's press release

OCT 2. 2, 2025 - CUSTER COUNTY, NEB. - On Oct. 2, 2025, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a train/semi accident at the BNSF railroad crossing at Road 455 and Highway 2. A 2020 Kenworth semi, pulling a Smithco side dump trailer, was being driven by a 53-year-old Ansley male. The semi and trailer, owned by Adams Land and Cattle Co., was being driven across the railroad tracks, attempting to turn onto Highway 2. As the trailer of the semi was crossing the railroad tracks, an eastbound train struck the side dump trailer. The trailer was pushed off the crossing and into the ditch, spilling its contents, silage, onto the roadway. The driver was the lone occupant of the semi. He was transported to the Jennie Melham Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The highway was shut down for a short period of time. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Broken Bow Fire and Rescue, the Nebraska Department of Roads, Adams Land and Cattle, Hunters Towing, and BNSF.

10/02/2025

HWY 2 OPEN TO TRAFFIC: Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond has confirmed that Hwy 2 between Broken Bow and Berwyn is open to traffic following a train/semi collision at Rd 445. He confirmed that a train hit the trailer of a semi and the driver was transported to Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow. The Custer County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.

10/02/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Highway 2 east of Broken Bow is temporary closed as emergency crews and law enforcement respond to a train/semi collision at Rd 445 and Highway 2. If you can, find another route to your destination and avoid Highway 2. Check www.custercountychief.com for more details when they become available.