KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 7-16-24

KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 7-16-24

A Norfolk man who is prohibited from owning certain weapons was arrested for stealing one of those weapons.  The body of a 29-year-old man was recovered from a lake in Norfolk after the man had disappeared under the water while swimming. Popular Elkhorn River recreation access points will now require…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday July 16, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Tuesday July 16, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 392 Beans - 1016Humphrey Corn - 396 Beans - 1021Laurel Corn - 394 Beans - 1031Monroe Corn - 406 Beans - 1029Oakland E. Hub Corn - 397 Beans - 1031Royal Hub Corn - 389 Beans - 1021Wakefield Corn - 389 Beans - 1026Hinton, IA Corn…
McVeigh Signs Contract with Houston Rockets

McVeigh Signs Contract with Houston Rockets

Former Husker Jack McVeigh became the latest Husker to catch on with an NBA team, as he signed a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets. McVeigh, who is currently with the Australian Olympic team preparing for the Paris games later this month, had nine points in 11 minutes against Team USA on…
Perkins County beef producer visits Mexico City for Red Meat Symposium

Perkins County beef producer visits Mexico City for Red Meat Symposium

Nebraska Beef Council Board Member Michele Cutler of Elsie recently traveled Mexico City to attend the first-ever Red Meat Symposium hosted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Cutler said she was interested in participating to experience first hand what the Red Meat Symposium was all about.  “I wanted to see…
Papio NRD Decreases Water Level for Closure of Elkhorn River Access Sites

Papio NRD Decreases Water Level for Closure of Elkhorn River Access Sites

Omaha, NE: The Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources (Papio NRD) Board of Directors voted to decrease the water level that determines the temporary closure of the Elkhorn River Access Sites for safety purposes at its meeting on Thursday, July 11. Until the vote, the Papio NRD would close the access sites…
Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Vote in Nebraska Soybean Board Elections

Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Vote in Nebraska Soybean Board Elections

LINCOLN, Neb. (July 16, 2024) – The July election ballots for Districts 1 and 3 on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have been mailed to soybean farmers residing in those districts. Each district ballot contains important information that will make the voting process easy to complete and return. Qualified soybean farmers…
Taylor Munsell, Professional Breakaway Roper on Breaking the Barrier

Taylor Munsell, Professional Breakaway Roper on Breaking the Barrier

Taylor Munsell is as competitive as they come. The 2019 College National Finals Breakaway Champion and 3x National Finals Breakaway Roping qualifier lives and breathes breakaway roping. However, it was not always this way. After suffering a severe shoulder injury and undergoing surgery, Munsell shifted her focus from team roping…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

Crop Progress as of July 14th: Compiled by Water Street SolutionsCorn Silking 41%; 24% last week; 32% on averageCorn Dough 8%; 3% last week; 4% on averageCorn Condition 68% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 51%; 34% last week; 44% on averageSoybeans Setting Pods 18%; 9% last…