Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries

This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent

February 18, 2026Updated: February 18, 2026
By Naydu Daza Maya

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

Beatrice Police respond to bomb threat, active shooter warning at BCH

Beatrice Police respond to bomb threat, active shooter warning at BCH

Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Jefferson County, southeast Nebraska candidates share thoughts at candidate forum

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status

Over 100 rural areas in Nebraska seeking to obtain Opportunity Zone status