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

Regional

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

Valentine firefighters respond to early morning truck fire; sirens to be tested Friday

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

A Win for the Nebraska Brand Committee and Nebraska’s Cattle Industry

“It’s our way of donating”: Cherry County Implement/NAPA/Hinn’s Gordon Auto Supply providing free filters for fire trucks

‘It’s our way of donating,’ Cherry County Implement and NAPA donate filters to Cherry County fire trucks

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires

Aid available for Nebraska veterans impacted by wildfires