Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments improved and most of its businesses reported higher earnings

May 2, 2026Updated: May 2, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

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Profane version of Bill of Rights written on, washed away from Jefferson County courthouse sidewalk

State

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WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

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WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

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100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

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Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

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Sports

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

May 1st 2026, 2:35 AM UTC

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

April 28th 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

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Ag & Outdoor

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

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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