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Cattle industry faces changing marketing dynamics with packing plant closures
SPRINGDALE, ARK – Just months after closing a large beef facility in Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods has announced it will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility. The Joslin beef facility kills about 3,000 head per day and employs 2,500 people,...
centralnebraskatoday.com
Proposed Lexington NewTrack Industrial Campus aims to redevelop parts of former Tyson operation
LEXINGTON — The Lexington city council approved an ordinance that aims to redevelop parts of the former Tyson operation through a new industrial campus during their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The proposed Lexington NewTrack Industrial Campus includes property and assets associated with the former Tyson Foods operation. “The...
North Platte Bulletin
Public schools foresee maximum allowable property tax hike
North Platte Public Schools could ask property owners for as much as $37.9 million in 2026-27, a 17% increase, under budget scenarios presented Thursday at a work session for the board and administrators. Administrators urged the board to increase property tax collections to rebuild cash reserves and avoid cuts to...
knopnews2.com
North Platte ice cream shop closed for AC repair
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Double Dips, the Original Ice Creamery, is temporarily closed after its air conditioning stopped working. The shop said technicians are on site working on the repair. Staff said they hope to reopen soon. The shop plans to post an update on social media once more...
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North Platte proposes utility rate increases for electric, water and sewer
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - North Platte residents could see a small bump on future utility bills. City leaders are proposing new rates for electric, water and sewer service after a consultant reviewed the cost of running those utilities. The proposed increase would add roughly $10 a month to the average bill.
NebraskaTV
State's unemployment rate remains steady with Lexington highest in state
The state's unemployment rate has remained steady, while being significantly lower than the national rate. According to the Nebraska Department of Labor, the state's unemployment rate for July was at 2.9%—the same as June, but down slightly from 3% in May. This is lower than the national rate of 4.1%.
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Little Caesars reopens in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Little Caesars reopened its doors in North Platte Tuesday, after it abruptly closed last September. Managers spent the last three months remodeling the store. Crews hauled out old equipment Tuesday afternoon, clearing the way for the new look. The area manager said interviews began two...
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Tyson Foods Closes Two More Beef Facilities Amid Historic Cattle Shortage
Just months after closing a large beef facility in Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods has announced it will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility. The Joslin beef facility kills about 3,000 head per day and employs 2,500 people, and the closure is...
North Platte Bulletin
North side property: Rescued from nature’s undoing
Old car frames, rear-end axles, Chevy engines, trees… lots of trees… and a few wild animals too…. That sort of stuff is what faced the crew of Roberts and Sons Plumbing when then started cleaning, clearing and sorting two acres of neglected property on the northwest side of North Platte.
westernagnetwork.com
Tyson Foods Closes Two More Beef Facilities Amid Historic Cattle Shortage
Just months after closing a large beef facility in Lexington, Nebraska, Tyson Foods has announced it will end operations at its Joslin, Illinois, beef plant and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready facility. The Joslin beef facility kills about 3,000 head per day and employs 2,500 people, and the closure is...
knopnews2.com
Union Pacific holding in-person hiring event in North Platte next week
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Union Pacific Railroad will hold an in-person hiring event next week in North Platte, with the potential for a same-day offer. The railroad will hire on the spot for mechanical service operator, diesel engine electrician, mechanic and train crew positions. The hiring event runs Tuesday,...
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Karl’s holds grand reopening after major remodel of North Platte location
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Karl’s, a family- and employee-owned appliance, bedding, and electronics store, held its grand reopening Thursday after completing a major remodel of its North Platte location. Shoppers will find a new layout, updated displays, and a broader selection of appliances, bedding, and TVs inside the...
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Finnegan Family Honored as 2026 Farm Family of the Year
Agriculture is built on more than acres, equipment, and harvests. It is built on generations of hard work, family commitment, perseverance, and a deep connection to the land. Those values were celebrated Thursday, Aug. 6, during the annual Chamber Ag Banquet held at the Elks, where Dan and Cindy Finnegan and family were recognized as the 2026 Farm Family of the Year.