Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO Greg Abel spends a chunk of the company's massive cashpile

Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel has invested $10 billion in Google’s parent company and repurchased about $4.5 billion of its shares

August 8, 2026Updated: August 8, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Morrill, Cheyenne counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northeast Morrill County

Tilden church celebrates 150-year milestone

Severe Thunderstorm Warning expanded to Morrill, Banner counties

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scotts Bluff County

Ponca tribe gathers in Knox County for 32nd annual Ponca Powwow

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

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