Local News and Sports for the Sandhills Area
Esch Trial Begins Wednesday With Testimony From Officers And Child Witnesses
ESCH— Opening arguments began on the second day of the Trenton Esch trial on Wednesday, June 16. Trent, 45, is facing three alleged felony charges of first-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Prosecuting the case from the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office are Michael Guinan and Zachary Blackman, while Trent is represented ...
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Broken Bow Legion Baseball Splits Doubleheader with North Platte
The Broken Bow American Legion juniors and seniors baseball teams hosted North Platte Post 163 for a doubleheader Tuesday night at Paul Brow...
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The "Big Red Blitz" Visits Loup City and Broken Bow Today
The "Big Red Blitz" presented by First National Bank of Omaha heads to all corners of Nebraska today. Nebraska sports coaches as well as mem...
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Area Cowboys and Cowgirls to Compete at State Rodeo Finals
The Nebraska State High School Finals Rodeo begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings as cowboys...
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Supervisors Pass 30x30 Resolution 5-1, Approve Public Sale On Small Lot In Sargent
CUSTER COUNTY— The Custer County Board of Supervisors had a relatively uneventful meeting on Tuesday, June 15 where mostly housekeeping it...
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South Dakota Man Makes First Appearance On Drug Charges
CUSTER COUNTY— A South Dakota man made his first appearance in Custer County Court on Monday, June 14 facing alleged drug charges. Rich...
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Broken Bow Spirit 18U Falls to North Platte Sensations on the Road
The Broken Bow Spirit 18U team played a doubleheader at the North Platte Sensations on Tuesday. The Spirit dropped game one 7-2. North P...
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Trial For Man Accused Of Murder Underway; Opening Statements Expected Wednesday
TRIAL— The trial for Trenton Esch began the morning of Tuesday, June 15 with jury selection in Custer County District Court. Esch who is a...
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Adams to Provide $500 Incentive to Community Members for Each Employee Referral
Broken Bow, NE – Adams Land & Cattle, LLC., (ALCC) has launched a new program incentivizing community members to refer potential emplo...
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Dawson County Raceway Results 6/13
Doing their best and reaping the rewards were five competitors that waltzed into the winners circle at Dawson County Raceway on Downey Dril...
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