Sears Garners All-American Recognition from D1Baseball

Sears Garners All-American Recognition from D1Baseball

Senior Brett Sears earned Second-Team All-American recognition from D1Baseball, the publication announced Wednesday. Sears’ second-team All-American honor is the highest by an NU starting pitcher since Aaron Marsden in 2003 after being named a second-team All-American by Baseball America, ABCA/Rawlings, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and Perfect Game earlier this…
Fireworks reminders and hours for shooting them off in Blair

Fireworks reminders and hours for shooting them off in Blair

Fireworks season is upon us. The Blair Police Department reminds us that fireworks can be shot off from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. from June 25th through July 2nd, and from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. July 3rd and 4th. You’re encouraged to always supervise children when fireworks are being…
Blair City Council Recap

Blair City Council Recap

The Blair City Council Tuesday night approved an ordinance adopting the Economic Development Program for the city. Additionally, City public works director CJ Heaton reviewed proposed bonds for the Water system - one in the amount of 50 million dollars, another in the amount of 16 million dollars, issuance of…
Washington County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Recap

Washington County Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Recap

A proposal by Washington County Veteran’s Services Officer Ed Lautrup to test a vehicle sharing program for veterans to get to the Veterans Clinic in Omaha was heard in the Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday afternoon. Concern about liability prompted the board to table the proposed test until…
Freedom Fest kicking off this weekend in Tekamah

Freedom Fest kicking off this weekend in Tekamah

Freedom in the Heartland is set for Friday through the 4th of July in Tekamah. Chamber Member Conrad Connealy says things kick off with a street dance on Friday. Connealy says there will be live music on Sunday. Connealy adds Chatterbox will have a couple of things on Monday. Connealy…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Wednesday June 26, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Wednesday June 26, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn – 408 Beans – 1067Humphrey Corn – 415 Beans – 1072Laurel Corn – 405 Beans – 1082Monroe Corn – 425 Beans – 1080Oakland E. Hub Corn – 416 Beans – 1082Royal Hub Corn – 405 Beans – 1072Wakefield Corn – 400 Beans – 1077Hinton, IA Corn…
KTIC NewsCenter Wednesday News 6-26-24

KTIC NewsCenter Wednesday News 6-26-24

Severe weather that moved through the region last night knocked out power to thousands of people. Part of Interstate 29 that was closed due to flooding has opened while another section has closed. West Point's 4th of July celebration will have a number of food options in Neligh Park. ...these…
Lewiston Consolidated graduate selected to be Nebraska Beef Ambassador 

Lewiston Consolidated graduate selected to be Nebraska Beef Ambassador 

Leah Christen was recently selected as the senior Nebraska Beef Ambassador during the Beef Ambassador Contest and Beef Advocacy Training hosted by Nebraska Cattlemen.   Growing up on her family’s cow calf operation as a fifth-generation rancher is what Christen attributes to her passion for beef advocacy.   “Just always…
Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Fall Internship Program in Washington

Congressman Flood Accepting Applications for Fall Internship Program in Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced he is taking applications for the fall internship program in his Washington, D.C. office. “I’m excited to announce we are now accepting applications for our Washington, D.C. fall internship program,” said Rep. Flood. “This program provides students with a way to get…