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
AP nullBy JOSH FUNK

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North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

Barista’s Daily Grind opens new location on UNK campus

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

Lincoln County commissioner accused of threatening jail staff after DUI arrest

Hastings City Council Eyeing Return to City Hall

Hastings City Council Eyeing Return to City Hall

Kearney Planning Commission recommends approval of proposed data center

Kearney’s Planning Commission is recommending approval of a proposed data center at Tech oNE Crossing that could bring major new investment and revenue to the area.

UNK launches Loper Flight Academy

UNK has opened the Loper Flight Academy, bringing flight training in-house with seven new aircraft.