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

After recent uptick BPD discusses the risks, stresses of swatting calls

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

THAYER COUNTY: Three candidates advance to contend for two spots on county board

FILLMORE COUNTY: Mumm unseats Noel for seat on county board

State

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

6 hrs 4 mins ago

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

8 hrs 26 mins ago

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

8 hrs 37 mins ago

Nebraska mail-in-ballot counties report stronger voter participation

8 hrs 49 mins ago

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

9 hrs 24 mins ago

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

9 hrs 38 mins ago

Sports

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

5 hrs 17 mins ago

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

12 hrs 35 mins ago

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

May 13th 2026, 4:51 AM UTC

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

May 13th 2026, 4:24 AM UTC

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

May 12th 2026, 3:22 PM UTC

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

May 12th 2026, 3:23 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC