Gas prices are high. But do the numbers support suspending state gas taxes?

Some federal and state officials are talking about reducing fuel taxes to ease the burden of high gas prices caused by the war in Iran

April 1, 2026Updated: April 1, 2026

By DAVID A. LIEB

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

Marysville has received enough state money to kick off a project that will connect its downtown to a well known trail head - a trail that connects Kansas and Nebraska.

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Futuristic aircraft makes a pit stop in Beatrice

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

State

State funding, local donations helping Marysville begin Blue River Rail Trail Corridor project

October 21st 2026, 5:06 PM UTC

How to watch Vice President JD Vance's North Platte rally live on NCN

October 21st 2026, 4:36 PM UTC

Norfolk man arrested after driving to police station to escape argument

October 21st 2026, 3:52 PM UTC

Hotel bookings up ahead of Vice President J.D. Vance’s arrival

October 21st 2026, 3:24 PM UTC

Landowner opportunity created as mountain lion lottery application period begins

October 21st 2026, 3:20 PM UTC

Authorities Investigate Juvenile Assault at Valentine’s Old Gym

October 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

Sports

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

October 21st 2026, 2:25 AM UTC

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

October 20th 2026, 8:35 PM UTC

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

October 20th 2026, 12:18 AM UTC

Kearney Catholic secures first ever softball state title, tops Bishop Neumann 3-0

October 19th 2026, 8:21 PM UTC

Despite more good work on the ground, Doane can’t keep pace with nationally-ranked Northwestern

October 19th 2026, 4:00 AM UTC

Crete’s state softball run ends after three tight contests

October 19th 2026, 3:13 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

September 25th 2026, 4:07 AM UTC

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

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC