FFA receives grant from Microsoft to expand precision agriculture education

FFA receives grant from Microsoft to expand precision agriculture education

Dozens of FFA chapters around the United States are getting a new classroom resource for the 2024-25 school year as part of a Microsoft grant. The grant will help FFA members and advisors launch a new version of FarmBeats for Students, a hands-on education program built around precision agriculture that…
Spuds rout Moo in Game 3 of ILB Championship Series

Spuds rout Moo in Game 3 of ILB Championship Series

Casper, Wyoming - The Fremont Moo dropped an 18-1 contest to the Casper Spuds in game three of the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series, Friday night at Mike Lansing Field. With the loss, Fremont is on the brink of elimination as Casper leads the best-of-five series two games to one.…
Explorers drop series opener to Kane County

Explorers drop series opener to Kane County

GENEVA, Ill. – The Sioux City Explorers (32-38) couldn’t get any luck on their side Friday as they had what many would call a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. It started on the wrong foot as the team was en route to Geneva, and the team’s travel bus burst into flames just…
Storm Chasers blank Rochester in extras

Storm Chasers blank Rochester in extras

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their first game in this week’s series against the Rochester Red Wings, a 1-0 victory 10 innings Friday at Innovative Field, snapping the team's three-game losing streak. The fourth game of the series was a pitcher’s duel the entire night, with both teams…
Greg Wagner & JD – KTIC Midday in MidAmerica

Greg Wagner & JD – KTIC Midday in MidAmerica

This week the guys first talked about taking proper precautions when spending time outside with as hot as it's been. State parks in full swing, hunting seasons about to open, and current fishing conditions were all talked about too.
Friday Channel Final Bell with PJ Conradt with Tredas | 8/3/24

Friday Channel Final Bell with PJ Conradt with Tredas | 8/3/24

Looking back on the market week, there's been notable activity as traders anticipate the August 12 WASDE report and its insights on acreage crop potential. Throughout the week, market participants have been adjusting their positions based on various factors, including weather forecasts and geopolitical events. In the livestock sector, cattle…
KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 8-2-24

KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 8-2-24

The city of Omaha says there were no injuries or deaths caused by Wednesday night's severe weather and there will be city-wide curbside debris pickup up beginning early next week. There are still thousands of customers without power and OPPD says it could take up to 7 days for all…
Blair Planning Commission to meet Tuesday

Blair Planning Commission to meet Tuesday

A presentation of the 2024 Housing Advisory Committee’s findings and recommendations will be heard by the Blair Planning Commission this coming Tuesday evening. Also expected, public hearings on rezoning application for Gutschow Plaza, a preliminary plat application for the Blair Crossing Subdivision, the creation of a special housing district, a…
Buschini Named to Ray Guy Award Watch List

Buschini Named to Ray Guy Award Watch List

Senior Brian Buschini was one of 34 punters nationally named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Ray Guy Award announced Friday. The Ray Guy Award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate punter in the FBS, and Buschini has made the watch list in each of his…