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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city
Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late Tuesday night, ending over a decade of Republican leadership in a blue-leaning area of an otherwise solidly red state of Nebraska. Though an officially nonpartisan race, the Democrat-Republican matchup took on heavily partisan tones at the tail end, acting as a possible bellwether for 2026 midterm elections. 'Tonight, we embark on a new chapter,' Ewing said in an acceptance speech Tuesday. 'I am deeply honored and humbled to stand before you today as your mayor-elect.' Stothert said in her concession speech Tuesday night she called Ewing to offer her congratulations. Ewing is Douglas County Treasurer and a former police officer, minister, and adjunct professor. He will become the first Black mayor of the state's largest city, which is home to nearly a quarter of all Nebraskans. Stothert was the first woman to lead Omaha upon her 2013 election to the office. In the last leg of the race, attacks between the two candidates deviated from concerns over traffic, crime, and other local policies to incorporate divisive national issues. Ewing criticized Stothert's support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform. The Republican mayor responded with ads criticizing Ewing's for supporting transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors. More news: Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off? The capital city itself is politically mixed, with more registered Democrats than Republicans. Several major national businesses operate out of Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway and Union Pacific Railroad and TD Ameritrade. The city of Omaha and Douglas County make up the 2nd Congressional District, a small 'blue dot' on the map in a sea of red. It was an area of intense focus in the 2024 presidential election for this reason, giving Democrats a potential electoral vote in a predominately Republican state. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Omaha, Nebraska mayoral election results: John Ewing Jr. elected
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city
Omaha elects first Black mayor, ousting Republican leadership of Nebraska's largest city Show Caption Hide Caption Disabled protesters removed from House committee hearing Disabled demonstrators protesting a Republican proposal to cut benefits were forced to leave a House committee hearing and arrested. Omaha elected its first Black mayor, John Ewing Jr., ousting three-term Republican Mayor Jean Stothert in a race that is attracting attention far beyond city limits. Stothert conceded the race late Tuesday night, ending over a decade of Republican leadership in a blue-leaning area of an otherwise solidly red state of Nebraska. Though an officially nonpartisan race, the Democrat-Republican matchup took on heavily partisan tones at the tail end, acting as a possible bellwether for 2026 midterm elections. 'Tonight, we embark on a new chapter,' Ewing said in an acceptance speech Tuesday. 'I am deeply honored and humbled to stand before you today as your mayor-elect.' Stothert said in her concession speech Tuesday night she called Ewing to offer her congratulations. Ewing is Douglas County Treasurer and a former police officer, minister, and adjunct professor. He will become the first Black mayor of the state's largest city, which is home to nearly a quarter of all Nebraskans. Stothert was the first woman to lead Omaha upon her 2013 election to the office. In the last leg of the race, attacks between the two candidates deviated from concerns over traffic, crime, and other local policies to incorporate divisive national issues. Ewing criticized Stothert's support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform. The Republican mayor responded with ads criticizing Ewing's for supporting transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors. More news: Trump announces 2 new holidays for WWI and WWII: Will you get those days off? Political climate in Omaha The capital city itself is politically mixed, with more registered Democrats than Republicans. Several major national businesses operate out of Omaha, including Berkshire Hathaway and Union Pacific Railroad and TD Ameritrade. The city of Omaha and Douglas County make up the 2nd Congressional District, a small 'blue dot' on the map in a sea of red. It was an area of intense focus in the 2024 presidential election for this reason, giving Democrats a potential electoral vote in a predominately Republican state. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Union Pacific President Beth Whited Celebrates 37 Years with the Railroad and Announces Transition to Company Advisor
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad President Beth Whited will transition from her role as the railroad's first female president to become a strategic advisor effective July 1, 2025. Whited will remain an advisor through early 2026. 'Beth's dedication to Union Pacific for more than three decades, leading multiple functions and teams while seeing the railroad through periods of transformative change, has been remarkable,' said CEO Jim Vena. 'She made history as the company's first female president, and her significant contributions to our industry, company and people are undeniable.' Whited's experience includes leadership roles in disciplines that touch nearly every part of the world's largest freight rail network. She helped the company navigate through major business development deals, historic labor negotiations, and countless sensitive and dynamic changes in the external environment. 'After 37 incredible years with Union Pacific, I am immensely proud and forever changed,' Whited said. 'The company has provided me with incredible opportunities to learn and grow, and many colleagues have become lifelong friends. It's been an honor to be a part of this remarkable team, and I am looking forward to new adventures ahead.' Whited has led historic initiatives spanning multiple functions, including Strategy, Law, Corporate Relations, Government Affairs, Marketing and Sales, Sustainability, Finance, Investor Relations and Human Resources. 'Beth has had an extraordinary career and played an essential role shaping Union Pacific,' Vena said. 'Her leadership has made us stronger and will have a lasting impact.' ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive No. 1616 today in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Numerous dignitaries, including Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Rutledge, North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick and Lincoln Presidential Foundation Chairman Emeritus Sergio 'Satch' Pecori joined Union Pacific executives and railroaders to celebrate the pivotal role Lincoln played uniting the nation through rail and laying the foundation for America's freight rail supply chain. 'Union Pacific exists because President Abraham Lincoln wasn't afraid to ask, 'What's Possible?'' said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. Share Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act in 1862, creating Union Pacific and unleashing a new era of economic prosperity with the construction of the transcontinental railroad network. 'Union Pacific exists because President Abraham Lincoln wasn't afraid to ask, 'What's Possible?'' said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. 'Our employees move the critical goods Americans use each day. We are proud of our heritage and look forward to sharing this special locomotive with the communities and people along the 23 states where we operate.' Railroads are at the heart of the U.S. economy and touch nearly every industry including vehicles, chemicals, energy, agriculture, metals, minerals, forest products, consumer goods and more. Union Pacific's more than 30,000 employees deliver essential items from lumber and drywall to build homes to corn and wheat to make bread and cereal. No. 1616's paint scheme has the unique colors of Lincoln's era and serves as a nod to locomotive No. 119, one of the two locomotives present at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, officially uniting the eastern and western parts of the nation. It was painted at Union Pacific's Downing B. Jenks Locomotive Shop in North Little Rock by Union Pacific's dedicated employees. The Lincoln locomotive will serve as a traveling ambassador. Its first public stop will be May 10 at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Portland, Oregon, in celebration of National Train Day. As additional stops are finalized, details will be shared on and social media. ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at
Business Wire
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Union Pacific Celebrates Record Number of Companies for Safely Transporting Chemicals
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments. 'Union Pacific congratulates this year's Pinnacle Award winners for their outstanding commitment to safety,' said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president – Marketing and Sales. 'At Union Pacific, safety is at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to partner with customers who prioritize the safe transportation of chemicals to protect the environment and the communities we serve.' Union Pacific shares the same objective as its customers to safely deliver every tank car every day. The railroad's Hazardous Materials Safety team supports customers with joint rail safety training programs and rail car inspections. Hazmat teams are located regionally across Union Pacific's 23-state network with a four-prong mission: Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. More information about these efforts is available at The 2024 Pinnacle Award winners are: Aeropres Corporation Afton Chemical ALTIVIA Petrochemicals, LLC Americas Styrenics LLC AmeriGas Propane LP Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC Archer Daniels Midland Co. Arclin Arkalon Ethanol Arkema Inc. Ascend Performance Materials Aux Sable Liquid Products Badger State Ethanol, LLC Bayer CropScience Berryman Chemical Inc. Bluewing Midstream, LLC BP Buckeye Pipeline Company Cardinal Colwich Cargill Inc Celanese International Corp Cenovus Energy Centennial Energy LLC Foremark Performance Chemicals Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Gantrade Corporation Genesis Alkali Glacial Lakes Energy LLC Golden Triangle Energy LLC Grain Processing Corporation HELM U.S. Corporation Heron Lake BioEnergy Hexion Inc HF Sinclair Corporation Huntsman International LLC Indorama Ventures Ineos KOH INEOS Oligomers USA LLC INEOS Phenol INEOS US Chemicals Co Inter Pipeline US Marketing LTD INVISTA Nylon Chemicals Americas LLC Irving Oil Ltd Itafos Conda LLC JR Simplot Co Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. Kern Oil & Refining Co (dba Kern Energy) Keyera Kiros Energy Marketing ULC Koch Fertilizer LLC Koch Methanol LLC Koppers Inc. LACC, LLC LBC Houston LP Lotte Chemical Louisiana LLC Louis Dreyfus Company Luxemborg Trading LLC Manly Terminal LLC MEGlobal Americas Inc Messer LLC Methanex Methanol Company, LLC Mexichem Fluor SA de CV Midstream Energy Partners Midwest Renewable Energy Midwest Terminals MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL AMERICA HEADQUARTERS MMTX, INC Monument Chemical Houston LLC Nan Ya Plastics Corporation America Viridis Chemical Company Wanhua Chemical (America) Co., Ltd. Watco Companies LLC Western Plains Energy, LLC CF Industries ChampionX LLC Chevron Phillips Chemical Company CHS INC CIE Norfolk GNS, LLC Citgo Petroleum Coffeyville Resources Nitrogen Fertilizers LLC Concord Energy LLC Corteva Agriscience Covestro LLC Crystal Clean, LLC Cyanco Company LLC Deer Park Refining LP/Pemex Dover Chemical DuPont Dyno Nobel Eastman Chemical Company Elite Octane LLC EnLink Midstream Enterprise Products Operating LLC ERCO Worldwide (USA) Inc Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Evonik Corp Nexpera LLC NGL Supply Co Ltd Nouryon Chemicals LLC NOVA Chemicals Corporation NOVUS International Inc Nutrien Olin Corporation OQ Chemicals Corp OxyChem Parkland Corporation PCI Nitrogen LLC Pembina Pipeline Corp Phillips 66 CO Phoenix Park Energy Marketing LLC Pilot Travel Centers LLC Plains Marketing, LP Port of Tucson Rail Logix Holdings, LLC Reagent Chemical Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper Roehm America LLC RPMG Inc Sabic Saconix Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC Savage Infrastructure Sawtooth Caverns SI Group SNF Holding Company Solvay Chemicals Inc. Southern Ionics Incorporated Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC Sterling Ethanol, LLC Sulphuric Acid Trading Company, Inc. Suncor Energy (USA) Inc Synthomer Adhesive Technologies Tauber Oil Company Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. The Andersons Inc The Chemours Company The Dow Chemical Company The Plaza Group TotalEnergies Petrochemicals and Refining Usa Inc Twin Eagle Terminals & Logistics, LLC. United Energy Trading LLC US Oil & Refining Co. Veolia North America Westlake Corporation Wildcat Midstream Limited Partnership Williams Companies Inc. Expand ABOUT UNION PACIFIC Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at
