Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers

March 4, 2026Updated: March 4, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks

Regional

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Board of Public Works recommends Landfill Interlocal between Kimball and Gering

Board of Public Works recommends Landfill Interlocal between Kimball and Gering

West Holt halfway to a win at the NSAA Girls' Golf Championships

West Holt halfway to a win at the NSAA Girls' Golf Championships

State

Board of Public Works recommends Landfill Interlocal between Kimball and Gering

Sen. Ricketts questions Russian diesel deal, urges continued support for Ukraine

A new mixed-income housing model in Columbus aims to address workforce housing shortage

Marian wins record 14th golf state title, Murnan claims individual crown

News Channel Nebraska to air 2026 Midterm Election Preview Show ahead of Nov. 3 election

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

Sports

Norris fifth in Class B, EMF's Klooz fifth in Class C at 2026 Girls Golf Championships

West Holt wins Class C championship in girls' golf, Minden's Jorgensen takes individual title

Garden County snares sequence of sweeps at Potter-Dix triangular

Crete, Beatrice begin latest quests for softball state championship success

Marian wins record 14th golf state title, Murnan claims individual crown

Husker offense sees more pass catchers vs. Indiana, Holgorsen praises Jacory Barney

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