KTIC NewsCenter Wednesday News 5-22-24

KTIC NewsCenter Wednesday News 5-22-24

Inches of rain in the region have led to multiple Flood Warnings. A tornado in western Iowa's Greenfield killed multiple people and destroyed many structures. A 29 year old woman who's a teacher with Madison Public Schools has been arrested for sexual abuse by a school employee.  ...these stories and…
NECC Nursing Students Research Area Healthcare Topics

NECC Nursing Students Research Area Healthcare Topics

NORFOLK, Neb. -- A team of four Northeast Community College students partnered with Franciscan Healthcare in West Point to study inpatient hypoglycemia for a project they completed last month. The students were one of several teams of second-year nursing students who presented their Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) via a poster…
AG Hilgers Files Landmark Lawsuit Against TikTok in Nebraska State Court

AG Hilgers Files Landmark Lawsuit Against TikTok in Nebraska State Court

Lincoln, NE – Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a landmark lawsuit against TikTok in Nebraska State Court, alleging violations of Nebraska’s consumer protection laws.  The lawsuit claims TikTok engaged in deceptive and unfair trade practices by intentionally designing and operating a platform that is addictive and harmful to teens and children…
Nebraska Farm Bureau awards student project grants

Nebraska Farm Bureau awards student project grants

From show pigs and cattle, to gardening and beekeeping, the passion of the winners of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Student Project Grants shines through in each of their projects. Nebraska Farm Bureau Student Project Grants were awarded to nine student Farm Bureau members. Nebraska Farm Bureau awards $4,000 in grants…
Madison Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student

Madison Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship with Student

A Madison Public Schools teacher has been arrested following an investigation by the Nebraska State Patrol into inappropriate contact with a student. Last week, State Patrol investigators received information regarding an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and student at Madison High School, in Madison. Following an investigation,…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Koby Jacobson

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Koby Jacobson

Mid Plains Community College bull rider Koby Jacobson is making history. The Hawaii native is the only five-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier in MPCC history, and will likely be the only one ever.   Jacobson was granted an extra year of college rodeo eligibility due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Midwest Dairy Awards Educational Scholarships to Nebraska Students

Midwest Dairy Awards Educational Scholarships to Nebraska Students

[OMAHA NEBRASKA] – ​​​​​​​Midwest Dairy Nebraska Division awarded $5,000 in scholarships to six high school and college students for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Recipients were chosen based on past and present leadership involvement in their school, local community, and dairy community. On the application, recipients addressed what they see as the…
Storm Chasers drop series opener to Clippers

Storm Chasers drop series opener to Clippers

PAPILLION, NEB.- The Omaha Storm Chasers climbed back from a deficit but fell to the Columbus Clippers 8-7 in the series opener Tuesday at Werner Park. After two scoreless innings, Columbus jumped ahead against Omaha starting pitcher Luis Cessa as the Clippers plated four runs in the top of the…