Nebraskan becomes first American woman to row solo across Atlantic Ocean

completing the 3,000-mile journey in 46 days, 3 hours and 37 minutes

February 16, 2026Updated: February 16, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Nebraskan becomes first American woman to row solo across Atlantic Ocean

Regional

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Begins

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Begins

Work on In Bridgeport project set to begin soon

Work on In Bridgeport project set to begin soon

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

State

Initiative 442 could put the Stand With Women Act into the Nebraska Constitution

Iowa man killed after being struck by two vehicles on Highway 30 near Fremont

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Handmade toy auction to benefit Sandhills Cancer Fund in Valentine

Independent Dan Osborn visits Kimball

Creighton students dance to raise money for Children’s Nebraska

Sports

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Sidney Tops Cozad 35-19 to Complete Third Straight Undefeated Regular Season

Nebraska high school football playoff brackets released

Beatrice runner Ribble places 3rd at state cross country

Plainview/Osmond plays spoiler in week 9

Liam Gonzalez becomes Norfolk High's first boys cross country state champion

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer