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

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

Regional

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Dangerous Heat Returns to Central Nebraska This Weekend

Little Feet on the Farm gives young visitors a hands-on lesson in agriculture

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Man dies after investigators serve search warrant in child exploitation investigation

State

Matching gift could boost Cherry County convention center fundraising

Loser of Nebraska Democratic US Senate primary sues party to force replacement for Burbank

Nebraska Task Force 1 returning home after Texas flood mission

Rep. Mike Flood to hold Lincoln town hall Tuesday

‘I don’t ever want to give this up:’ Kimball’s Grace Moore to continue volleyball career at collegiate level

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

Sports

UNK football speaks at media day ahead of fall camp

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

Nebraska basketball announces Grand Island exhibition against Kansas State

Kearney Little League team advances to Midwest Regional after winning Nebraska title

Tri-City All-Star Baseball Team Prepares for Central Region Tournament

Malcolm blanks Loomis to secure fifth straight Class C Legion junior state championship

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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