Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

The federal government on Thursday paused a proposed merger of two railroad behemoths

May 28, 2026Updated: May 28, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Regional

Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release Raises Money for Cancer Patients

Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release Raises Money for Cancer Patients

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

Snowplow Roadeo: operators compete in annual NDOT event

State

Cruisin’ Night returns to downtown Sidney June 5 with new car show addition

DKD Grease N Gears officially open to the public

Big Boy draws crowds in Kearney during nationwide heritage tour

One dead after two-vehicle crash on Kearney overpass

Fire victim restores truck for neighbor who helped search for dog

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Sports

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Kimball students earn medals at State Track

Grand Island Fighting Cranes Beat Hastings in Diamond Baseball League Opener

Ag & Outdoor

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens