New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel makes first deal since taking over from Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel hinted that he may depart from Warren Buffett’s longtime hands-off operating model at the conglomerate as he announced a $6.8 billion cash acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison

June 1, 2026Updated: June 1, 2026
AP nullBy JOSH FUNK

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Beatrice family donates AED to Hidden Acres Golf Course, in honor of late mother

Jansen fire crew takes emergency response training to new heights

A Southeast Nebraska emergency response team annually tackles some literal high angle training to prepare for certain crisis situations.

Sell arraigned on nine charges; Johnston, others accept plea deals in Jefferson County District Court

Tanner Sell was arraigned on a total of nine charges while Terry Johnston accepted a plea deal in a domestic violence case. Read our full District Court Roundup here.