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

Regional

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Afternoon shed fire in Wisner ruled a total loss

Afternoon shed fire in Wisner ruled a total loss

Northeast Community College enhances EMS training with advanced immersion lab

Northeast Community College enhances EMS training with advanced immersion lab

World-class magicians to kick off Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

World-class magicians to kick off Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

State

NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Kimball cheer coach named Nebraska Cheer Coach of the Year

Kimball Health Services awards March Employee of the Month

Dennis Traeger recognized as April 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

Mayor candidate given to June 6 to clean up property

Sports

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

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

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

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

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland