US consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

US consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran

March 31, 2026Updated: March 31, 2026

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Regional

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

VFW announces scholarship winner

VFW announces scholarship winner

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

Alliance Police Department unveils new cruisers

State

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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