Trump issues 60-day waiver from century-old Jones Act shipping rules to lower costs for oil as Iran war pressures prices

Trump issues 60-day waiver from century-old Jones Act shipping rules to lower costs for oil as Iran war pressures prices

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump issues 60-day waiver from century-old Jones Act shipping rules to lower costs for oil as Iran war pressures prices.

Regional

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

State

Rep. Adrian Smith highlights wildfire devastation, resilience of Nebraskans in House remarks

Morrill Fire mapped at more than 643,000 acres as crews contain flare-ups within perimeter

Nebraska wildfires near 828,000 acres as crews work multiple fires across the state

Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Kimball City Council accepts resignation of Interim Police Chief, discusses future of K-9 department

Multi-day Red Flag Warning issued as extreme fire danger continues across western Nebraska

Sports

WNCC drops pair of games to NJC

Williams scores 17 off the bench, Wichita State beats Wyoming 74-70 in NIT

Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

2026 High School Boys Basketball Postseason Central

Kearney welcomes champions back to town

Ag & Outdoor

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

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion