Iowa fans storm court after Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points in 57-52 victory over No. 9 Nebraska

By JOHN BOHNENKAMP Associated Press

February 18, 2026Updated: February 19, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Iowa fans storm court after Bennett Stirtz scores 25 points in 57-52 victory over No. 9 Nebraska

Regional

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

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

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Tears of Joy for Hastings’ First Golf Champion Since 2006

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Crews protect nearby homes as raging Fairbury house fire destroys property

Hastings' Sophia Reynolds Claims Class B Girls State Cross Country Title

Hastings' Sophia Reynolds Claims Class B Girls State Cross Country Title

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

Man killed in Polk County shooting, suspect fatally shot in Butler County

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