Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Berkshire Hathaway is buying back shares for the first time in nearly two years, and new CEO Greg Abel said he has no immediate plans to sell off Kraft Heinz shares now that the packaged food giant has shelved its plan to split the company into two

March 5, 2026Updated: March 5, 2026

By JOSH FUNK

Regional

Banging out science: Norfolk students bring STEM to life in annual event

Six coaches selected for 2026-2026 NCA - Hudl coaches of the year

Verdel WMA boat ramp reopens following renovation

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

City of Norfolk to open season "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

State

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Berkshire Hathaway resumes buybacks and CEO supports Kraft's decision to pause its split

Regional

Banging out science: Norfolk students bring STEM to life in annual event

Six coaches selected for 2026-2026 NCA - Hudl coaches of the year

Verdel WMA boat ramp reopens following renovation

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

State

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

Sports

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years