Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war

Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war

March 18, 2026Updated: March 18, 2026

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve keeps rates steady, projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war.

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Second victim dies after crash near Pilger

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Fundraising effort launched for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial

Fundraising effort launched for Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial

Fred Hoiberg extended through 2031-32

Fred Hoiberg extended through 2031-32

Platte county considers shift to all-commissioner governance

Platte county considers shift to all-commissioner governance

Norfolk woman injured in rollover crash near Pilger

Norfolk woman injured in rollover crash near Pilger

State

Nebraska Community Foundation launches wildfire recovery fund as historic fires impact state

Wheat Belt PPD marks progress in restoring power

Sidney Police, Sheriff’s Office to conduct joint school safety training following hoax call

Jail tours to be given this weekend

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

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