KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 5-6-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 5-6-24

A Sioux City woman was killed in a one vehicle rollover accident west of Bancroft. FEMA is now canvassing Douglas and Washington County neighborhoods affected by recent tornadoes. A number of items are on the agenda for the West Point City Council meeting tomorrow evening. ...these stories and others are…
Beef Month: Nebraska boy celebrates first birthday with steak smash

Beef Month: Nebraska boy celebrates first birthday with steak smash

Nebraska is the Beef State, and when your birthday falls during Beef Month, you celebrate accordingly.  One-year-old Waitley is the son of Tori and Casey Land of Fullerton. His parents said he loves animals and being outdoors. He also enjoys being with his older sister, Laynie.  Instead of cake or…
Cuming County Fatality Accident Reported Saturday Morning

Cuming County Fatality Accident Reported Saturday Morning

A one-vehicle fatality accident was reported Saturday morning in Cuming County. According to a release from the Cuming County Sheriff's Office, at about 7:13 am Saturday morning, members of Bancroft Fire and Rescue, Beemer Fire and Rescue and the Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover…
Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida becomes first state to ban lab grown meat

Florida is going meatless-less. The state has set a groundbreaking precedent by being the first state to officially prohibit the manufacturing and sales of lab-grown meat, with other states considering similar measures.   This move follows opposition from politicians and meat lobbying groups like the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association who…
West Point City Council to meet Tuesday

West Point City Council to meet Tuesday

WEST POINT, NEBRASKA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – Tuesday, May 7, 2024 5:30 o'clock P.M. Municipal Building, 444 South Main Street All agenda items are for discussion and action will be taken as deemed appropriate. The City Council reserves the right to go into closed session in accordance with Section 84-1410.…
Blair City Council to meet Tuesday

Blair City Council to meet Tuesday

The Blair City Council will be meeting at a different time than usual due to Elections the following week. This Tuesday evening, May 7th, right after the Planning Commission Meeting, approximatly 7:30. On the agenda is a possible change to the license required for selling fireworks in the city, consideration…
GACC/West Point-Beemer Baseball blanked by Malcolm in C-1 District Final

GACC/West Point-Beemer Baseball blanked by Malcolm in C-1 District Final

MALCOLM - The GACC/West Point-Beemer Patriots faced the tall task of taking down defending Class C State Champion and powerhouse Malcolm in the C-1 District Final at Malcolm Friday night in action aired on 107.9 the Bull. The task proved to be too tall for GACC/West Point-Beemer, however, as the…
President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 25 – 27, 2024. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Douglas and Washington counties.…