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

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

'Night of the Twisters' remembered nearly 50 years later

A supercell formed over central Nebraska and climbed high into the sky, parking over the city of Grand Island. The storm unleashed seven tornadoes, three of which were anti-cyclonic.

Deer shatters downtown Kearney shop door, sparks social media buzz

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Kearney High Graduate Achieves Perfect ACT Score

Hastings Police Conclude “Make It Click” Campaign

State

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

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

Regional

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

'Night of the Twisters' remembered nearly 50 years later

Deer shatters downtown Kearney shop door, sparks social media buzz

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Kearney High Graduate Achieves Perfect ACT Score

Hastings Police Conclude “Make It Click” Campaign

State

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

Sen. Ricketts backs bipartisan college sports bill

Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest commemorative locomotive No. 4547 embarks on first freight mission hauling Artemis III rocket parts

Deer shatters downtown Kearney shop door, sparks social media buzz

The 19th annual Landon Bos Memorial is set for Saturday

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Sports

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

UNK top running back Isaiah Harris granted waiver to play in 2026

More than football: Shrine Bowl week begins in Kearney

Willy Adames hits grand slam and Giants get 25 hits in 19-6 win over Rockies at Coors Field

Bayne Fans 12 as Sidney Seniors Defeat Chadron

Ag & Outdoor

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

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

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