Union Pacific announces bid for Norfolk Southern

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Union Pacific offers $20 billion cash and one share of its stock to buy Norfolk Southern Tuesday in a merger that could trigger the final wave of railroad mergers across the country. The merger would create the

Safety reminders from Franklin REC

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Franklin REC reminds the public to stay away from all downed power lines and utility poles.  These may still be energized and pose a serious risk of injury or death. Always look up and around before clearing

Monday night storms cause damage and power outages

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The severe thunderstorms that struck the broadcast area last night had their beginnings in parts of South Dakota and Nebraska.  After entering northwest Iowa, the storms produced winds of up to 99 miles per hour at Sioux