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

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Final numbers are in for Big Give Gage 2026

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

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

State

Valentine downtown sees new life as historic building is restored

14 hrs 18 mins ago

Pilger parents sentenced on animal cruelty charges, await update on seven children

14 hrs 57 mins ago

East Central District Health Department names new public health director

15 hrs 44 mins ago

Two arrested after I-80 pursuit reaches 105 mph in eastern Nebraska

16 hrs 4 mins ago

Vanderbeek charged with killing cellmate

16 hrs 49 mins ago

Milling work to begin Wednesday on three Norfolk streets

17 hrs 14 mins ago

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

18 hrs 15 mins ago

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

22 hrs 35 mins ago

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

September 21st 2026, 9:37 PM UTC

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

September 21st 2026, 8:41 PM UTC

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

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