Troopers Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers in St. Patrick’s Day Campaign

Troopers Arrest 12 Impaired Drivers in St. Patrick’s Day Campaign

March 20, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 12 impaired drivers as part of a special enforcement effort around St. Patrick’s Day. The campaign, which ran from March 16 through March 18, included numerous law enforcement agencies across the state and entire country.…
KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-20-23

KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-20-23

41 minors, ranging in age from 17-20 years old, were busted at an underage drinking party southwest of Pilger. Those in the OPPD service area might see drones near power lines for the next couple of weeks. West Point Community Theatre's Spring production "Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping" runs…
More Than 40 Minors Cited for Alcohol Violations Near Pilger

More Than 40 Minors Cited for Alcohol Violations Near Pilger

At about 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to a complaint of an underage drinking party at a Willer’s Cove lake residence, southwest of Pilger. Upon arriving the Sheriff’s office verified the large presence of minors inside consuming alcoholic beverages. The host of the party…
Ten rules for planting trees this spring

Ten rules for planting trees this spring

MANHATTAN, Kan. – If you’re planning to plant a tree in your yard this spring, there are some steps you can take to make sure your new landscape has its best chance of success. Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham shares the following 10 rules for planting trees: Select…
Four finalists named to be next Nebraska Education commissioner

Four finalists named to be next Nebraska Education commissioner

LINCOLN — Four finalists have been named to be Nebraska’s next commissioner of Education.A search committee of the Nebraska State Board of Education announced the four finalists Friday. The committee seeks to interview each in public meetings March 30. Candidates will also meet with various groups throughout that day.The board…
Upgrades Improve Experiences at Northeast Nebraska State Parks

Upgrades Improve Experiences at Northeast Nebraska State Parks

Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2022, with more set to be completed in 2023. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Summit Lake State Recreation Area Summit Lake State Recreation Area near Tekamah saw aquatic habitat and angler access…
State Troopers on Patrol for Impaired Drivers this St. Patrick’s Day

State Troopers on Patrol for Impaired Drivers this St. Patrick’s Day

LINCOLN  — Don’t leave roadway safety up to luck this St. Patrick’s Day. Nebraska State Troopers will be on patrol for impaired drivers this weekend as part of a nationwide enforcement effort for St. Patrick’s Day. “Impaired driving is always dangerous,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.…
KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-16-23

KTIC NewsCenter News Update 3-16-23

Omaha Steaks has closed its Snyder facility.    The company is transitioning the work that was done in Snyder to two facilities in Omaha.   One state senator said something so offensive on the Unicam floor yesterday that another senator moved to censure her. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is investigating after…
Celebrating National Ag Day

Celebrating National Ag Day

LINCOLN, Neb. - Without the work of the farmers in Nebraska and across the country, we wouldn’t have the food, fuel and fiber relied on every day. That’s why the Nebraska Corn Board is proud to recognize the hard work and resilience of those who work in agriculture this National…