Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

Union Pacific hopes a new application will be enough to persuade regulators that its $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern would be good for the country

April 30, 2026Updated: April 30, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Marysville unveils child care task force, seeks community insights

As part of a recent statewide recognition, Marysville is setting out to diagnose the state of child care in and around the city

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

State

$18 million redevelopment in downtown Norfolk takes step forward

6 hrs 4 mins ago

Omaha man cited after pickup crashes into creek near Pilger

6 hrs 15 mins ago

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

6 hrs 32 mins ago

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

6 hrs 40 mins ago

State patrol arrests police officer after animal abuse investigation

8 hrs ago

Man accused of stabbing family member in Douglas County

8 hrs 19 mins ago

Sports

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

8 hrs 30 mins ago

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

9 hrs 26 mins ago

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

September 20th 2026, 6:44 PM UTC

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

September 20th 2026, 4:26 AM UTC

Tri County withstands injuries, strong Southern effort to earn third win of 2026 season

September 20th 2026, 4:06 AM UTC

Wayne State dominates first-ever game against Jamestown

September 20th 2026, 3:09 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

August 21st 2026, 7:10 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC