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

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

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

Behind strong all around effort, Huskers take game one of super regional

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

Nebraska Softball super regional opener to resume Friday afternoon

Ag Safety Day helps educate and excite kids about the concept of safety

Ag Safety Day helps educate and excite kids about the concept of safety

State

Scottsbluff police respond to report of shotgun discharged

1 hr 34 mins ago

Scottsbluff police investigate accidental shotgun discharge involving dog in vehicle

1 hr 36 mins ago

Memorial Day services set for Monday

5 hrs 53 mins ago

Murray State CC, of Oklahoma, wins NJCAA Division 2 Golf Title

9 hrs 55 mins ago

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

17 hrs 35 mins ago

Nebraska Dunes golf course set to reopen after major renovations

23 hrs 32 mins ago

Sports

Barbashev, Eichel score in 2:07 span, Golden Knights stun Avs 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead

17 hrs 36 mins ago

Lowery wins state high jump title as area athletes shine at Burke Stadium

17 hrs 47 mins ago

Avs defenseman Cale Makar sidelined for Game 2 of Western Conference Final with to upper-body injury

May 22nd 2026, 10:18 PM UTC

2026 Nebraska State Track and Field Championships: Southeast Nebraska Qualifiers and Results

May 22nd 2026, 7:54 PM UTC

Mitchell Deer closes UNK career at NCAA Championships

May 22nd 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

Avalanche have no update on Cale Makar as they look to regroup from Game 1 loss to Golden Knights

May 22nd 2026, 1:37 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

16 hrs 21 mins ago

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC