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

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Teen dead, four others injured in rollover crash near North Platte

Gordon City Library hosting talk on Nebraska's historic military forts

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

The event at the D&N Event Center drew supporters of different ages, including students who skipped school to see the vice president.

Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Annual Conference Set for Nov. 6–7 in North Platte

State

Trump targets midwest house seats and senate race during Sioux City campaign stop

Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

Regional

Teen dead, four others injured in rollover crash near North Platte

Gordon City Library hosting talk on Nebraska's historic military forts

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Annual Conference Set for Nov. 6–7 in North Platte

State

Trump targets midwest house seats and senate race during Sioux City campaign stop

Teen dead, four others injured in rollover crash near North Platte

JD Vance rally draws 950 people in North Platte, according to Vance officials

JD Vance’s North Platte rally includes agriculture announcement, medical emergency

Nebraskans cross state lines for Trump rally in Sioux City

Norfolk man arrested after police say he kept woman from leaving home

Sports

Previewing the 2026 HAC Volleyball Tournament Championship with Lincoln North Star head coach Jeremiah Kroll

Doane Football Coach Conversations: Northwestern Recap, Briar Cliff Preview

Oregon Breakdown | Bye Week Adjustments | Recruiting Special | Nebraska Football Now

Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

'We're two plays away from being a Top 10 team': Rhule reflects heading into bye week

Gretna wins third state title with 2-1 victory over Gretna East

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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