KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 3-19-24

KTIC NewsCenter Tuesday News 3-19-24

A man died after losing control of the van he was driving in Norfolk.  An Iowa man was arrested for trespassing and possession of a controlled substance after returning to a residence he was warned to not return to. Railroad tracks being replaced in Lyons have traffic being rerouted through…
Gov. Pillen proclaims March 17-23 as Agriculture Week in Nebraska

Gov. Pillen proclaims March 17-23 as Agriculture Week in Nebraska

Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed March 17-23 as Agriculture Week in Nebraska.  Announced at a press conference held at the Greenhouse Innovation Center at Nebraska Innovation Campus, Pillen said Nebraska’s agriculture industry has a bright future, pointing to research, technology and youth.  “Everything that takes place in the state of Nebraska…
Husker spring game moved to UNK

Husker spring game moved to UNK

Nebraska volleyball's May 4 spring match against Denver has been moved from Kearney High School to UNK's Health and Sports Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Kearney.  The match was originally scheduled to be played in the Kearney High School Gymnasium (approximate capacity 3,000), but in an effort…
Fewer Farms

Fewer Farms

Earlier this year, Tidbits promised a deeper dive into data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture released in February by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). So, this week Tidbits dons the scuba gear for a dive into Nebraska farm numbers. Nebraska had 44,479 farms in 2022, down 4 percent from 2017. Note,…
Northeast Softball loses to Morningside JV

Northeast Softball loses to Morningside JV

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Northeast Community College softball team traveled to Sioux City, Iowa Monday for a matchup with Morningside University JV. The Hawks fell in the contest by a final score of 7-4 and will now look ahead to their home opener next. Northeast (2-11) jumped ahead 1-0 early…
Northeast Baseball tops Mount Marty JV

Northeast Baseball tops Mount Marty JV

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College baseball team again took the field Monday in a single game against Mount Marty University JV. The Hawks took the contest by a final score of 11-5 with conference play on the horizon Tuesday. Northeast (13-10) was lifted by the performance of Gabe Rodriguez (Thornton, Colo.)…
Nebraska Capitol Conference All-Conference Basketball Teams announced

Nebraska Capitol Conference All-Conference Basketball Teams announced

The Nebraska Capitol Conference Announced their All-Conference Basketball Teams on Monday. Boys 1st Team: Grayson Bouwman - Fort Calhoun (Captain)Noah Simones - Conestoga (Captain)Drake Travis - Douglas County WestOwen Trofholz - ConestogaCam Wiese - Douglas County WestRyker Wohlers - Douglas County West 2nd Team: Trent Kroger - ArlingtonNolan Asher -…
East Husker All-Conference Basketball Teams announced

East Husker All-Conference Basketball Teams announced

The East Husker Conference All-Conference Basketball Teams were announced on Monday. Girls:First Team All-Conference Chloe Hanel—Clarkson/Leigh, Sr. Lindsey Emanuel—North Bend Central, Jr. Adi Rennerfeldt—Oakland-Craig, Jr. Maya Dolliver—Pender, Jr. Avery Wegner—Pender, Sr. Preslee Hansen—Tekamah-Herman, Sr. Second Team All-Conference Samryn Dick—Bancroft-Rosalie, Sr. Jordyn Ratzlaff—Howells-Dodge, Jr. Briar Ray—Oakland-Craig, So. Madalyn Dolliver—Pender, So. Hadley…