Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks

Upgrades improve experiences at northeast Nebraska state parks

Guests at northeast Nebraska state park areas were treated to some improvements in 2023, with more set to be completed in 2024. The following is a roundup of those improvements and projects: Ponca State Park Guests at Ponca State Park’s Resource and Education Center are enjoying their visit in comfort…
Attorney General Hilgers Warns Nebraskans to Avoid Scams Related to Recent Tornados

Attorney General Hilgers Warns Nebraskans to Avoid Scams Related to Recent Tornados

In light of recent tornados in Nebraska, many individuals and organizations will offer services to help those affected. Unfortunately, scam companies may use this opportunity to prey on those in need.  Keep in mind that the following scenarios may happen in Nebraska:  Disaster relief scams: Scammers will strike after disasters,…
KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 4-29-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 4-29-24

Governor Pillen has issued an emergency declaration for Douglas, Washington, and Lancaster Counties after the devastation caused by severe weather. A man who was injured in the Minden, Iowa tornado Friday has passed away from his injuries. Saturday in Woodland Park a man was arrested on multiple charges including absconding…
Wayne State’s Dylan Kneifl named NSIC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week

Wayne State’s Dylan Kneifl named NSIC Men’s Field Athlete of the Week

Dylan Kneifl of Wayne State College was named Monday afternoon the NSIC Men's Field Athlete of the Week following his performance over the weekend at the Drake Relays.   A senior from Pilger and graduate of Wisner-Pilger HS, Kneifl tied his own school record clearing 7 1/4" to place second in…
Man Arrested on Felony Warrant for Parole Violation (Absconding/Escape)

Man Arrested on Felony Warrant for Parole Violation (Absconding/Escape)

On Saturday afternoon the Stanton County Sheriff’s office arrested a 39 year old former Omaha man at a residence in Woodland Park on a Nebraska Department of Correction arrest warrant for Absconding Parole/Escape after his release from prison. James Harris was taken into custody after he was observed driving by…
KAAPA Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Weekly Crop Progress Report

Crop Progress as of April 28th: from Water Street SolutionsCorn Planted 27%; 12% last week; 22% on averageCorn Emerged 7%; 3% last week; 4% on averageSoybeans Planted 18%; 8% last week; 10% on averageWinter Wheat Headed 30%; 17% last week; 21% on averageWinter Wheat Condition 49% G/E; 50% G/E last…
GoFundMe pages created for residents impacted by Nebraska tornadoes

GoFundMe pages created for residents impacted by Nebraska tornadoes

GoFundMe Pages have been created for those impacted by Friday's Tornadoes. All verified fundraisers related to the recent tornadoes can be found on Go Fund Me's Midwest Tornado Relief Hub. Fundraisers on the hub can be searched by city. Below are several fundraisers that can be found on the centralized hub, which will continue…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday April 29, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday April 29, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 437 Beans - 1081Humphrey Corn - 437 Beans - 1081Laurel Corn - 432 Beans - 1093Monroe Corn - 442 Beans - 1089Oakland E. Hub Corn - 439 Beans - 1087Royal Hub Corn - 432 Beans - 1086Wakefield Corn - 427 Beans - 1088Hinton, IA Corn…
Cleanup and recovery efforts continue in aftermath of Friday Tornadoes

Cleanup and recovery efforts continue in aftermath of Friday Tornadoes

Clean up continues from Friday’s tornadoes. The Washington County Emergency Management Office has updates on where to go for help, how to help and other important information. Go online to washingtoncountyne.gov and click the red tab marked “Emergency Notifications”. Thousands were without power from Friday’s tornadoes, power crews, however, have…