Dennis Leblanc, 40-year Husker Athletics veteran, named interim AD

Dennis Leblanc, 40-year Husker Athletics veteran, named interim AD

University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek announced Thursday that he has appointed Dennis Leblanc, executive associate AD for academics, to serve as interim athletic director. Leblanc has been with Husker Athletics for more than 40 years, having joined in 1983 as a member of the track and field staff. He has…
Regent surprised by Trev Alberts decision

Regent surprised by Trev Alberts decision

Lincoln-Not only was most of Husker nation surprised by Trev Alberts decision to bolt to Texas A&M but the University's Board of Regents also had no idea this move was coming. The Rural Radio Network's Jayson Jorgensen spoke this week with Regent Paul Kenney of Amherst.
Walmart continues to invest in new food processing facilities

Walmart continues to invest in new food processing facilities

Walmart recently announced another investment in a new food processing facility. A new milk processing facility in Texas will open in 2026. Walmart said the facility will support nearly 400 jobs in the community and allow the company to meet growing demand from customers. The facility will process and bottle…
KTIC NewsCenter Thursday News 3-14-24

KTIC NewsCenter Thursday News 3-14-24

Trev Alberts is now the shortest tenured Husker Athletic Director in the last 100 years and he owes UNL millions to get out of his contract. For the second time in two years, voters in Crofton have said no to a new school bond. An eastern Nebraska city has been…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Thursday March 14, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Thursday March 14, 2024

Central Valley Ag -Elgin Corn - 410 Beans - 1110Humphrey Corn - 406 Beans - 1113Laurel Corn - 405 Beans - 1120Monroe Corn - 411 Beans - 1121Oakland E. Hub Corn - 414 Beans - 1117Royal Hub Corn - 403 Beans - 1115Wakefield Corn - 400 Beans - 1115Hinton, IA…
O-C, W-P students participate in state FFA officer interviews

O-C, W-P students participate in state FFA officer interviews

The Nebraska F-F-A State Convention will be held in Lincoln on April 3rd, 4th and 5th, and this week in Kearney the officer interviews are taking place for the '24-'25 state FFA officer team. There are two state officer candidates from our local area, including Isabella Benne of Oakland-Craig and…
Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

Consumers are falling in love with American Lamb.

February was Lamb Lovers month, and the 2024 ad campaign, “Show Us Your Chops,” reached over 125,000 culinary enthusiasts across three targeted demographics. The campaign helped drive more than 10,000 unique visitors to the American Lamb Board consumer website. Once on the site, visitors learned more about American Lamb, had…
Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

Study: Thawing method does not seem to affect beef quality

What's the best way to thaw beef to maintain its quality? Some new research suggests the method doesn't matter. Thawing does not seem to have an impact on the quality of beef by the time it hits the consumer’s table, according to a study by a Kansas State University graduate…