President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 25 – 27, 2024. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Douglas and Washington counties.…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday, May 3, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Friday, May 3, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn – 448 Beans – 1124Humphrey Corn – 447 Beans – 1124Laurel Corn – 440 Beans – 1136Monroe Corn – 452 Beans – 1132Oakland E. Hub Corn – 449 Beans – 1130Royal Hub Corn – 445 Beans – 1129Wakefield Corn – 435 Beans – 1131Hinton, IA Corn…
The Kitchen is Heating Up with American Lamb Dishes

The Kitchen is Heating Up with American Lamb Dishes

The calendar turned a page, and May is an exciting new month with a fantastic line up of American Lamb dishes and online cooking courses that will satisfy any palette. Of course, May kicked off the annual Lamb Jam events (https://americanlamb.com/lamb-jam/), which will generate 56 new mouth-watering American Lamb dishes,…
Greg Wagner w/JD on Midday in MidAmerica

Greg Wagner w/JD on Midday in MidAmerica

This week the guys first recapped last week's devastating tornadoes and observed how great it is to see neighbors helping neighbors in the aftermath. The guys also talked about morel mushrooms, wild asparagus, and fishing. They had so much to talk about that they didn't have enough time on the…
KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 5-3-24

KTIC NewsCenter Friday News 5-3-24

A woman is facing shoplifting and drug charges after she replaced the price tag on an air mattress with one from a flower pot before checking out at a Norfolk business. A family from Pilger has started a fundraiser to help families in Minden, Iowa who suffered losses in last…
Bacon Introduces Income Tax Relief Bills for Americans

Bacon Introduces Income Tax Relief Bills for Americans

Washington – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) on Thursday announced he was introducing two bills to help alleviate some of the financial burden many Americans carry. H.R. 8194 the Second Job Tax Relief Act of 2024, and H.R. 7870 the Tip Tax Information Act. Due to the Biden Administration’s out-of-control spending policies and spiraling…
Sen. Ricketts’ Weekly Column

Sen. Ricketts’ Weekly Column

Susanne and I continue to pray for everyone impacted by the tornadoes that recently hit our state. The response to the tornadoes is yet another example of why Nebraska is the best place in the world. We suffered devastating hits to homes and property. But gratefully no Nebraska lives were lost.…
Omaha Supernovas Clinch Spot in Pro Volleyball Federation Postseason

Omaha Supernovas Clinch Spot in Pro Volleyball Federation Postseason

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have officially secured a spot in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. With the Columbus Fury losing to the Atlanta Vibe Thursday night, Omaha is guaranteed to finish inside the top four in the league standings. The landmark championship is scheduled to take place on May 15…
Rain brings drought relief for many Nebraska farmers

Rain brings drought relief for many Nebraska farmers

Rain has kept optimism high for Butler County farmer Kevin Siffering even with replanting likely in the future. As he recounts the recent weeks, Siffering reflects on the palpable shift brought by the much-needed rainfall. From the dry, dusty days of spring, where even digging fence post holes stirred up…