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

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

Boomgaarn gets probation term after attempted child enticement case

State

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

5 hrs 26 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

6 hrs 53 mins ago

UNK honors Hamiltons with atrium naming after $5M rural health gift

10 hrs 47 mins ago

Ronald McDonald House launches first Nebraska Family Kitchen

12 hrs 29 mins ago

Hoiberg Named AP National Coach of the Year

12 hrs 39 mins ago

Western Nebraska wildfires fully contained as command set to return to local departments

13 hrs 5 mins ago

Sports

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

12 hrs 51 mins ago

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

April 1st 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

April 1st 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

March 31st 2026, 10:25 PM UTC

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

March 31st 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC