The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: higher interest rates.
- CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press
Spiking gas prices in the U.S. are on track to eat up tax refunds this year, leaving most Americans with little extra to spend.
- CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press
Trump tapped former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell, but his nomination stalled due to the investigation.
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The Government Accountability Office says rising debt can raise borrowing costs for mortgages and cars. It can also squeeze wages and push up prices.
- CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press
Powell said he has "no intention" of leaving the central bank until a Justice Department probe into building renovations at the Fed is over.
- WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press
According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to $3.79 Tuesday, up from $2.98 before the war.
- JOSH BOAK Associated Press
Trump and his team made it clear they seek to replace billions in lost revenues by using different laws to establish new tariffs.
Trump and his nominee to become Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, say AI could spark a 1990s-style boom. Many economists aren’t convinced.
The economy is growing but hardly "roaring," and some price measures show inflation remains stubbornly elevated.
The figures support the notion of a “K-shaped” economy, in which upper-income Americans are fueling a disproportionate share of the consumption that is the primary driver of the economy.
The central bank said there are signs the job market stabilized and growth was "solid," an upgrade from last month's characterization.
Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion-dollar toll on the U.S. economy. But exactly how much is hard to quantify.
The U.S. housing market is in a sales slump that dates back to 2022, when mortgage rates began to climb from COVID-19 pandemic lows.
Lower rates from the Fed can bring down borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards over time, though market forces can also affect those rates.
As retired teacher Cindy Schroeder awaits a kidney transplant, she's swimming five mornings a week, doing Pilates and more. It's as beneficial emotionally as it is physically.
Carlos Godinez won’t be alone in court Tuesday. His sister and legal team will be at his side, and 2,000-plus friends and customers signed petitions vouching for his moral character.
A grass fire developed just north of Highway 30 and Cessna Road just after noon Saturday, multiple sources reported. Several properties were damaged.
KPD said: “Ultimately, it was determined that prosecution would not proceed, as there is not a reasonable belief that evidence of a crime could be presented beyond a reasonable doubt.”
DISH Network customers in Nebraska no longer have access to some of their favorite local channels.
Lincoln police say serious crime hit a 20-year low in 2025, driven by drops in property crime and stronger staffing levels.
The Arkansas-based coffee chain 7 Brew is opening two more Lincoln locations this fall, marking the drive-thru stand's fifth and sixth in Nebraska's capital.
For the second time in six months, the Democrats are using these poor public servants as pawns, a readers writes in a letter to the editor.
"Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste … cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said.
Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.
"Your ZIP code should not determine your health outcomes," said Walter Panzirer, the Helmsley trustee who started the rural health program, "and yet for so many rural Americans, it does."
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From patrol to investigations, interns with KPD and BCSO get hands-on experience — and $15 to $20 an hour.
KPD Chief Gabe Kowalek said he was proud of the safe manner in which officers took the suspect into custody while protecting bystanders.
The driver was arrested. Bail is set at $2 million, and a preliminary hearing is set for March 12, according to court records.
Carlos Godinez has helped many, but now he needs the community's help to avoid deportation. The restaurant owner’s sister, a lawyer, is trying to help him but feels powerless.
A new report finds up to half of Nebraska inmates who died of natural causes may have qualified for medical parole but remained in prison.
"I don't care if they're Republicans, Democrats or Independents. We've got to have conversations. We have got to open those doors again."
