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

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

State

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

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

Wisner man charged in father's killing asks judge to move trial

Fremont man arrested after six-hour standoff, police say

Farm animal welfare rules might be rolled back by Congress

Norfolk City Council approves engineering, design contracts for LINC trail project

Four injured in crash involving classic car in Stanton County

8 transported to hospital after chlorine incident at Pawnee Plunge

State

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

Severe thunderstorm continues near Sterling; Tornado Watch remains in effect for northeast Colorado

Large hail, damaging winds prompt severe thunderstorm warnings in Scotts Bluff, Morrill counties

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

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

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists