Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad

Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival’s support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad

July 23, 2026Updated: July 23, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

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

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

Union Pacific picks up Canadian National's support for its plan to acquire Norfolk Southern railroad

Regional

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

South Heartland Health Department Tops 38,000 Minutes in Fitness Challenge

Nebraska competitors embrace home state feel, at NHSFR in Lincoln

State

Senate candidate vows to 'fight like hell'

Residents pack the house at the annual hosts 1 & 6 Year Street Improvement Plan open house in Norfolk

Sharp monthly drop in Nebraskans receiving public food aid sounds alarm for advocates

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

Nebraska Corrections scraps program that would release some prisoners early

When can students and staff use AI? Valentine schools adopt policy

Sports

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

UNK athletes and Nebraska natives competing at USA Track and Field National Championships

Basketball all-stars balance competitive edge with fun, ahead of NCA Basketball Senior Showcase

NCA Volleyball All-Star game set to highlight the best high school volleyball in Nebraska

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