Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter profit more than doubled as the value of its investments improved and most of its businesses reported higher earnings

May 2, 2026Updated: May 2, 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

Berkshire Hathaway's profits double as shareholders gather for the annual meeting on Saturday

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

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

JD Vance announces $1.3 billion national fertilizer investment, plans for two Nebraska facilities

Sports

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Garden County grinds to victory at Leyton Triangular

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