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

State

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

14 hrs 11 mins ago

WNCC softball sweeps North Platte

20 hrs 1 min ago

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader NJC on Friday

20 hrs 21 mins ago

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

May 1st 2026, 9:58 PM UTC

100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

May 1st 2026, 9:10 PM UTC

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

May 1st 2026, 8:18 PM UTC

Sports

Doane Football Coach Conversations: 2026 Spring Review

Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC