Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its plan to split the company into two

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

FLOCK camera, Drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

State

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Regional

19th Annual Flatwater Music Festival Returns to Hastings

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

FLOCK camera, drone help Kearney Police locate suspect after pursuit

Former Tyson worker joins NDOL effort to help laid-off coworkers

Kearney Public Schools, UNMC create early pathway for future nurses

State

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

Sedgwick County deputies seize evidence, stolen property during search; suspect sought on felony warrant

Downtown Sounds

Jury rules Not Guilty

Valentine considers program to reduce feral cat population

Kimball Trap Team headed to Nationals next month

Sports

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey