KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 4-15-24

KTIC NewsCenter Monday News 4-15-24

Three teenagers were injured in a two-vehicle rollover accident in Madison County. Two teenage girls were taken to a hospital after a one vehicle rollover accident at a recreation area in Stanton County.  Governor Pillen offered his condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Ross Bartlett, who died…
Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report

Smithfield Foods Unveils Sustainability Achievements and Progress in 22nd Annual Report

Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024 — Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress…
Nebraska Beef Passport to kickoff May 1 with over 40 stops

Nebraska Beef Passport to kickoff May 1 with over 40 stops

The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport will launch on May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport will highlight over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer beef.    “We’re excited to kick off this year’s Beef Passport,” said Adam…
Supernovas come up short against Vibe in 3-1 defeat

Supernovas come up short against Vibe in 3-1 defeat

DULUTH, GA. - The Omaha Supernovas (11-6) fell to the league-leading Atlanta Vibe (15-4) 17-25, 25-21, 16-25, 18-25 Saturday night at Gas South Arena in Duluth.  Jess Schaben-Lansman was one of two Supernovas to tally double-digit kills with a team-high 11 kills to go with eight digs, two blocks, one ace and one assist.…
Nebraska Court Decides in Favor of Farmers Edge

Nebraska Court Decides in Favor of Farmers Edge

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers Edge Inc. (“Farmers Edge” or the “Company”), a pure-play digital agriculture company, is pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska has ruled in favour of Farmers Edge in a patent infringement suit brought by AGI SureTrack, LLC (formerly Farmobile, LLC)…
Huskers drop series to Rutgers

Huskers drop series to Rutgers

No. 23 Nebraska dropped its first weekend series of the season, as the Huskers fell 6-4 at Rutgers on Sunday afternoon at Bainton Field. Nebraska (23-10, 6-3 Big Ten) scored four runs on nine hits and an error, while Rutgers (22-13, 3-6 Big Ten) totaled six runs on 10 hits.…
Partners with Purpose: NPB and Ducks Unlimited Advance Sustainability Progress

Partners with Purpose: NPB and Ducks Unlimited Advance Sustainability Progress

Embracing sustainability practices is not just our duty to the earth, though that’s a noble cause. It’s a way to future-proof our business strategy and produce a marketable product that stands out. I think about how different sustainability must have been when my grandparents were Iowa’s Master Pork Producer award…
Bellevue Softball wins Doubleheader at Waldorf

Bellevue Softball wins Doubleheader at Waldorf

FOREST CITY, Iowa -- The Bellevue University softball team pounded out 28 hits and scored 22 runs as the Bruins completed the four-game series sweep over Waldorf University Sunday afternoon in North Star Athletic Association action at the Waldorf Softball Field, winning 13-4 and 9-6.  The Bruins improved to 25-14 on the season…
Northeast Baseball wins Indian Hills series

Northeast Baseball wins Indian Hills series

OTTUMWA, Iowa – The Northeast Community College baseball team packed up and headed to Ottumwa, Iowa Saturday and Sunday for a three-game series with NJCAA DI Indian Hills Community College. The Hawks fell in Game 1 by a final score of 10-5 before rallying back with triumphs in Game 2 and…
Northeast Softball drops pair of weekend Doubleheaders

Northeast Softball drops pair of weekend Doubleheaders

ESTHERVILLE, Iowa – The Northeast Community College softball team was in Mason City, Iowa for a doubleheader with RV North Iowa Area Community College on Saturday before traveling to Estherville, Iowa for a doubleheader with Iowa Lakes Community College on Sunday. The Hawks dropped the four showdowns by final scores of…