Nebraska Transgender Health Bill Advances Despite Filibuster Vow

Nebraska Transgender Health Bill Advances Despite Filibuster Vow

LINCOLN (AP) — The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from some lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session. The vote came on the third day of debate, in which lawmakers angrily accused one another…
Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Stop Biden Administration Pistol Brace Rule

Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Stop Biden Administration Pistol Brace Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 45 Republican Senators to introduce legislation that prevents the Biden administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing an anti-Second Amendment pistol brace rule. U.S. Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) led the introduction of the…
KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-23-23

KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-23-23

A body found Monday in Omaha has been identified as a missing Kearney man. A David City man was arrested after a pursuit by the Nebraska State Patrol yesterday near Grand Island. Pender Community Hospital has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. ...these stories and others…
Certain factors put Nebraskans at higher risk for colorectal cancer

Certain factors put Nebraskans at higher risk for colorectal cancer

Certain factors put some Nebraskans at higher risk for developing colorectal cancer, according to Dr. Alan Thorson, a retired colorectal cancer surgeon and board president of NC2. Dr. Thorson said family history is among the highest risk factors, in addition to a lack of fiber in your diet, not enough…
David City man arrested following pursuit near Grand Island

David City man arrested following pursuit near Grand Island

March 22, 2023 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following a pursuit near Grand Island Wednesday morning. At approximately 7:15 a.m., a trooper observed an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox traveling at over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near mile marker…
Fischer, Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Address Pilot Shortage

Fischer, Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Address Pilot Shortage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, joined six of her colleagues this week to reintroduce the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act, which would help address airline flight cancellations caused by a shortage of pilots. The legislation was led by U.S. Senator…
Pender Community Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

Pender Community Hospital Recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

PENDER - Pender Community Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “I’m…
KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-22-23

KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-22-23

Nebraska and Iowa filed intent to sue the EPA over the lack of response to authorize E-15 for 2023 and Governor Pillen gives us an update on that. The Governor was in West Point, Fremont, and Creston yesterday for a National Ag Day tour. Tensions are high as the Nebraska…
Pillen and Vinton make stop in West Point

Pillen and Vinton make stop in West Point

Nebraska and Iowa filed intent to sue the EPA over the lack of response to authorize E-15 for 2023. Gov. Jim Pillen gave an update on the legal process. Pillen made a stop at Oak Barn Beef in West Point on Tuesday afternoon, and was also in attendance at the…