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

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Beatrice mayoral race takes to candidate forum

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

CANDIDATE FORUM: Sheriff's candidates discuss several issues

State

Semi driver seriously injured in rollover crash near Pine Bluffs

15 hrs 31 mins ago

Revamped Kansas thrift shop helps provide employment opportunities for disabled adults

18 hrs 5 mins ago

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

April 4th 2026, 1:52 PM UTC

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

April 4th 2026, 12:05 PM UTC

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

April 4th 2026, 11:11 AM UTC

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

April 4th 2026, 11:04 AM UTC

Sports

Jokic scores 40, outduels Wembanyama and Nuggets top Spurs 136-134 in OT

15 hrs 17 mins ago

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

April 4th 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

April 4th 2026, 11:57 AM UTC

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

April 4th 2026, 10:55 AM UTC

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4th 2026, 10:52 AM UTC

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

April 3rd 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC