Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Whitney Jennings

Mid Plains Community College rodeo athlete Whitney Jennings had a stellar freshman season, punching her ticket to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. The Seneca, Nebraska native placed third in the Great Plains Region in the breakaway roping to secure her spot. Though this will be…
“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

“Flank Straps to Rhinestones” – Micah Barnes on Breaking the Barrier

Competitor, coach, and contractor are just a few hats third-generation cowgirl Micah Barnes wears. From qualifying for the American in the breakaway roping, to serving as an assistant coach for the storied Cal Poly rodeo team, to carrying on her family's legacy through Barnes PRCA Rodeo, Micah Barnes has truly…
Explorers drop series opener to Saltdogs

Explorers drop series opener to Saltdogs

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Explorers couldn’t end the losing streak Monday night as they fell 8-5 to the Lincoln Saltdogs. The Explorers never gave up, threatening several times throughout the game, but couldn’t get the big inning they were looking for as they left 12 runners on base…
Midland Softball beats LSU-Alexandria in NAIA Opening Round

Midland Softball beats LSU-Alexandria in NAIA Opening Round

CHICKASHA, Okla. – Midland University began play in the NAIA Opening Round on Monday as they took on Louisiana State University of Alexandria. Behind an impressive pitching performance from Aliyah Rincon and a handful of spectacular defensive plays, the Warriors picked up a 2-0 win over the General inside Bill…
Bluder retires after 24 years at Iowa

Bluder retires after 24 years at Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Lisa Bluder announced on Monday her retirement from coaching after 40 years as a collegiate head coach, including 24 at the University of Iowa. Jan Jensen, who has served the last 20 years as the associate head coach under Coach Bluder, has been named the program’s sixth…
Don’t Be The Victim of “SCAMS” Local Couple is Out $100,000.00

Don’t Be The Victim of “SCAMS” Local Couple is Out $100,000.00

A Woodland Park couple is forced to deal with the realization that they have been fooled into giving $100,000.00 in cash/gold to internet scammers. The couple recently reported to the Sheriff’s office their loss from earlier this year after they finally told family members and realized their money was not…
Bellevue Baseball loses first game of NAIA National Tournament to Loyola

Bellevue Baseball loses first game of NAIA National Tournament to Loyola

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. -- A three-run seventh saw 22nd-ranked and No. 3 seed Loyola University New Orleans complete the climb out of an early hole to defeat the 14th-ranked and No. 2 seed Bellevue University baseball team 6-2 on Monday in each team's first game of the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round…
KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 5-13-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 5-13-24

A company is ceasing its bakery operations at a Bellevue facility meaning 165 people will be losing their jobs. A person in a vehicle didn't stop at a check point in tornado damaged areas then gave multiple reasons for why they were there before members of the National Guard kicked…