Sandhills Express emerged in the late 1990s as an extension of Custer County Broadcasting, which operates KCNI 1280 AM/96.3 FM and KBBN 95.3 FM radio stations. The site is an online news platform focused on central Nebraska, building on the success of their radio broadcasting history dating back to 1949. Today, Sandhills Express is owned and operated by Dave Birnie, who serves as the Owner and General Manager, continuing its mission to serve the local community with up-to-date news and information. Sandhills Express covers a wide range of topics including local news, sports, weather, community events, and agricultural news. Based in the town of Broken Bow, the platform serves as a primary source of information for residents in central Nebraska. In addition to written articles, Sandhills Express also operates radio stations and provides live streaming services, further expanding its reach to audiences in the region. **One interesting fact**: A unique aspect of Sandhills Express is its connection to one of the earliest woman-owned and managed radio stations in Nebraska. After the passing of KCNI's co-founder Bud Crawford in 1954, his wife Georgia Crawford took over as manager, making her the only woman owner and manager of a radio or television station in Nebraska at that time.