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Milford's Abby Crabtree, center, celebrates with teammates after making a half-court shot to beat the second quarter buzzer during a Class C-1 state semifinal game Friday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver (12) sheds a tear as she embraces her sister Halle Dolliver (30) after falling to Milford in the Class C-1 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Fort Calhoun’s Maelie Nelson (20) trips over Malcolm’s Payton Dolliver (12) as they both chase after a loose ball during a Class C-1 semifinal state basketball tournament game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Wynot’s Kenna Oligmueller (12) and Haley Wieseler (3) try to gain possession of a loose ball against Dundy County Stratton’s Emily Schack (11) during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Howells-Dodge’s Kenadie Throener (52) hoists the plaque with the student fan section sporting Burger King crowns during the NSAA Class D-1 girls state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat Bloomfield 45-42.
Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg greets fans on his way back off the court following the Huskers' win against Iowa on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln North Star players dogpile on the floor after winning the Class A state championship game against Omaha North Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Bennington’s Kennedy Portwood (4) and Regan Bluhm (14) explode onto the court after a win during an NSAA Class B semifinal girls state basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Bennington beat Lincoln Pius X 55-52.
Dundy County Stratton’s Ava Lutz (23) and Clara Spargo (1) celebrate as Abi Spargo, not pictured, secures the final basket to beat Wynot during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
DCS fan Barrett Partch wears a cowboy hat lined with miniature trophies that he and his mom made for the match during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Christian’s Stella Burgher (11) covers her face with her jersey after the Crusaders fall to Fort Calhoun in overtime during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Lincoln Pius X’s Kendal Heimes (4) heads to the basket under foul by Bennington’s Allie John (34) during an NSAA Class B semifinal girls state basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Bennington beat Lincoln Pius X 55-52.
Ogallala’s Laney Caskey (2) flies over Gothenburg’s Grace Evert (24) to gain possession of a loose ball during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
78-year-old Marilyn Hooper, left, from Omaha, leads her group of “Pissed off Grandmas” in song on Friday, March 6, 2026, on the steps of the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. “We are out to save democracy by singing social messages about what is happening in our country,” Hooper said. “You’re never too old to fight for democracy.” The group was invited to the statehouse by the Women’s March to take part in a day of activities for the upcoming International Women’s Day. Attendees were invited to call out their district senators legislation, listen to debate taking place on the senate floor, sign the Respect Nebraska Voters petition and listen to a few female senators speak about their journeys running for office.
Construction crews work at the site of a repaired railway bridge on Tuesday over the Salt Creek near Sun Valley and Westgate boulevards.
Luda Smyshliaiev, a Ukrainian immigrant from Kherson, bows her head in prayer during a vigil outside the state Capitol on Saturday. More than a hundred attended as members of Lincoln’s Ukrainian community gathered at the State Seal Fountain to share remarks, join in song and to pray for peace to mark four years since Russia invaded Ukraine. “I’m here to let the world know that it’s not just war — it’s a genocide,” Smyshliaiev said. “They want to erase us.”
Elgin Public/Pope John’s Evin Pelster (12) and Jarek Erickson (21) defend Archangels Catholic’s Kellan Mundil (24) as he goes up to score two during the Class D-2 championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Ashland-Greenwood players celebrate after defeating DC West to win the Class C-1 championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Lincoln Southwest's LeVonte Crockett (5) is tackled by Keondre Hughes-Williams (13) after winning the Class A championship state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Malcolm and Lincoln Firefighters respond to a wildfire at Southwest 112th and West Pioneers in Denton, NE.
Ogallala's Sawyer Smith (33) and Syracuse's Nolan Gartner (30) dive after a loose ball during a Class C-1 first-round state basketball tournament game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
EMF’s Grady Bresson (5) reacts after the Bobcats fall to Yutan in a Class C-2 first-round state basketball tournament game on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the Devaney Sports Center.
Sen. Dave Wordekemper of Fremont talks with Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward to the side of the chamber during debate at the Capitol in Lincoln on Monday, March 9, 2026.
The Nebraska State Capitol is silhouetted against a bright sky with scattered clouds on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Lincoln.
Lincoln North Star fans (from left) Mariana Bazan, Alexis Parde and Haylee Van Pelt celebrate in the final seconds of an NSAA Class A first-round girls state basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star beat Millard North 43-32.
Store manager Jeanette Steider works on a floral arrangement on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Abloom on O Street in downtown Lincoln. Steider says she’s been practicing floristry since 1996—right out of college. “I just love flowers—the color, the texture and the freshness,” she said.
Howells-Dodge head coach Kevin Janata dons his Burger King crown during the NSAA Class D-1 championship boys state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Howells-Dodge beat McCool Junction North 57-39.
Scottsbluff’s Nate Kelley (5) whirls the net after cutting it down from the rim during the NSAA Class B championship boys state basketball game on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff beat Elkhorn North 68-56.
The Norris fan section waves to distract Scottsbluff’s Keon Delgado (24) as he shoots from the line during an NSAA Class B semi-final boys state basketball game on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Scottsbluff led Norris 31-28 at the half.
Elkhorn North’s Carter Peterson (3) roars after his dunk during an NSAA Class B semi-final boys state basketball game on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Omaha Skutt Catholic 57-59 in overtime.
Bennington’s Brady Nichols (10) leaps to attempt a block as Norris’ Shane Holen (0) sails in with a dunk during an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Bennington 33–23 at the half.
Elkhorn North senior student fans, including Sam Hunsberger (center-right) Logan Whaley (center-left) and Nate Trofholz (left) celebrate in the final seconds of an NSAA Class B first round boys state basketball game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Elkhorn North beat Wahoo 66-39.
Norris’s Ray Wegner (30) tips off over Gretna East’s Madi Shelburne (35) during an NSAA Class B semifinal girls state basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Norris led Gretna East 24-23 going into the half.
Lincoln High head coach Richie Ross addresses his players on the bench during an NSAA Class A first round boys state basketball game on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Lincoln High fell to Omaha Westside 61-58.
Lincoln Pius X’s Kendal Heimes (4) heads to the basket under foul by Bennington’s Allie John (34) during an NSAA Class B semifinal girls state basketball game on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Bennington beat Lincoln Pius X 55-52.
Omaha Westside’s Elise Pederson (13) and Millard West’s Jaelynn Moody (15) tangle for the ball as Omaha Westside’s Mia Urosevich (5) looks on during an NSAA Class A first-round girls state basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Millard West beat Omaha Westside 57-45.
Kearney senior cheerleader Shayne Brown waves her pom-poms during an NSAA Class A first-round girls state basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Kearney beat Lincoln Southwest to advance.
Lincoln North Star’s K.J. Pinchon (12) lays up two over Millard North’s Jordyn McMahon (24) and Mia McKenzie (23) during an NSAA Class A first-round girls state basketball game on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. Lincoln North Star was up 23-18 going into the half.
