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

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

State

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

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

Regional

Downtown Norfolk Farmers Market kicks off season with energy and new vendors

Norfolk to host 33rd annual Tour Nebraska

Man arrested after pulling gun on kids at library

Counting on confidence: inside the final push to secure Madison County’s primary ballots

State

Keith County Foundation Fund awards $250,000 for emergency dispatch upgrade

Hometown Beginnings grand opening a "full circle moment" for childcare in Fairbury

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

‘Trump Barn’ regains its sign, thanks to anonymous donor and installation help

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

Sports

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

‘Basketball is a big part of who I am’: Kimball’s Addy Olson to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

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