Omaha Loses Appeal

Omaha Loses Appeal

The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of an Omaha police officer who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Omaha and the chief of police. After finding out in 2017 that a 2010 sexual harrassment complaint wasn't adequately investigated,…
KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 3-12-24

KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 3-12-24

Last night the West Point-Beemer School Board approved raises for some staff and gave an update on the Ag Facility Project. The cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Nebraska has risen $0.13 in the last week. Bronze plaques have been stolen from area cemeteries, parks, and other…
West Point-Beemer School Board hears update on Ag Facility Project

West Point-Beemer School Board hears update on Ag Facility Project

The West Point-Beemer School Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday night. Superintendent DJ Weddle provided an update on the Ag Facility Project. Also at Monday night's meeting, the board approved Classified Staff and Administrative raises not to exceed 3.5% for the 2024-2025 school year.
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 Percent in January

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0 Percent in January

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.2 percent announced in December but unchanged from a revised December rate. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent in January.The total…
Nebraska’s January 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

Nebraska’s January 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.5 Percent

LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate was unchanged from the revised December 2023 rate of 2.5 percent and is up 0.4 percentage points from the January 2023 rate of 2.1 percent.  Nebraska was ranked fifth in the nation. National unemployment rate…
Burt County Fair Entertainment Announced

Burt County Fair Entertainment Announced

The Entertainment has been announced for the Burt County Fair in Oakland on Saturday, July 20th. Zack Janus, owner of Flexed Entertainment. Janus says tickets are available right now online through outhouse.com.
Free Tree Program offered to West Point Residents

Free Tree Program offered to West Point Residents

The West Point Park Board is offering a Free Tree Program to West Point Residents. Dave Wimmer talks about how the program works. Wimmer would like to hear from people within the next 10 days at 402-380-8237.