Storm Chasers’ win streak snapped in loss to Redbirds

Storm Chasers’ win streak snapped in loss to Redbirds

PAPILLION, NEB. - The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped its first game in 11 days and ended a nine-game winning streak against the Memphis Redbirds, Friday at Werner Park, falling 13-4 in six innings with wet field conditions leading to an early finish. The Chasers got on the board early in…
KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 6-7-24

KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 6-7-24

Two young people are in trouble after they vandalized Arlington High School during a senior prank that went bad. This week Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in dairy herds in Iowa and Minnesota.  Two sessions of Driver's Ed are being offered in West Point by Northeast Community College.…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday June 07, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday June 07, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 437 Beans - 1099Humphrey Corn - 438 Beans - 1094Laurel Corn - 434 Beans - 1104Monroe Corn - 454 Beans - 1102Oakland E. Hub Corn - 445 Beans - 1104Royal Hub Corn - 434 Beans - 1104Wakefield Corn - 429 Beans - 1099Hinton, IA Corn…
Blair City Council Preview

Blair City Council Preview

With the move of former Blair City Council Member Katelyn Ferrari to the non-attorney legal assistant position recently, that leaves Ward 4 without a representative on the council. Mayor Mindy Rump is expected to appoint James Letcher to fill out the term for Ferrari. Letcher will also serve on the…
Southeast Nebraska man dies in farm accident

Southeast Nebraska man dies in farm accident

A 66-year-old farmer from rural Plymouth died Thursday in a farming accident near Pickrell. At 10:23 a.m., Gage County Deputies, along with Beatrice Fire and Rescue and Pickrell Fire, responded to a call. Eugene Bock was found trapped under a large drill. The Gage County Sheriff's Office said it appeared…
Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the western lifestyle and horse culture in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The 19th Annual Banquet Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2024, at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.…
Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton

Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton

Omaha, Neb. -- After better than 36 seasons as a coach (26 as head coach), Connie Yori announced her official retirement as a coach this week. Yori has spent the last several years as a special consultant to the Bluejays program.Yori began her women's basketball journey as a player for…
Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County

Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County

The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is kicking off its 26th year of raising money for cancer research today. The Ball will be held on June 7 and 8 in Scotts Bluff County hosted by Scott and Kristin Schiff on their ranch. A special feature of the event is that it’s…
Breaking records: Over 310 Nebraska youth apply to NAYI

Breaking records: Over 310 Nebraska youth apply to NAYI

Nebraska high school students are showing strong interest in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record number of applications, over 310, from juniors and seniors statewide for this year's event, which will be held July 8-12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East…