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NCTA Alumna carried agriculture forward as Cedar County Rodeo Queen
For Jozlyn Anderson, agriculture was more than a career path; it was a family legacy and a lifelong passion shaped by hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and community connection at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. A 2024 graduate of NCTA’s animal science program, Anderson’s journey to Curtis began generations earlier....
NebraskaTV
State's unemployment rate remains steady; Lexington highest unemployment rate 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 May was at 3%, which is the same level as April. This is lower than the national rate of 4.3%. Lexington has the...
North Platte Bulletin
Caldwell honored for community impact
Pizza Ranch franchisee Shae Caldwell has been honored with the company’s Community Impact Award, celebrating franchisees and restaurants that exemplify the brand’s mission to positively impact the communities they serve. The award cites Caldwell’s leadership at the North Platte Pizza Ranch and extensive commitment to local organizations.
North Platte Bulletin
Little Caesars equipment sold, could re-open
The equipment from the former Little Caesars at 411 S. Dewey in North Platte was sold Thursday at a sheriff’s sale, paving the way for the business to reopen under new ownership. John Gauthier purchased all of the equipment at the sale for $700. He was the only bidder....
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Overnight outage hits western Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A widespread power outage left some western Nebraska residents without electricity overnight, according to the Midwest Electric Cooperative Corp. In a social media post, the utility said the outage affected customers north of Ogallala, east of Roscoe and south of Grant. Midwest Electric said the...
KSNB Local4
Lexington residents struggle to find work after Tyson plant closed five months ago
LEXINGTON, Neb. (KSNB) - It’s been about five months since the Tyson Plant closed in Lexington, and former employees are still struggling to find work because of language barriers and a lack of jobs in town. “Pues como un balde de agua helada. Como si viera quedado nuestros cuerpos...
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Low cattle numbers raise fears of another beef packing plant shutdown
This article was written by Juan Vassallo and published by our Rural News Network partner, Investigate Midwest . The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its lowest level in more than 75 years, and some industry experts warn that another major beef packing plant could shut down as a result.
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Lexington workers receive job training support after Tyson plant closure
LEXINGTON, Neb. (KSNB) — The Nebraska Department of Labor is working to support displaced workers with a $1.67 million grant five months after Tyson Foods shut its doors, leaving around 3,200 workers without jobs. Bryan Juarez said the Tyson shutdown had an impact on the community of Lexington. He...
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Goat Rancher Feels the Lost After Cottonwood Fire
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North Platte Airport breaks ground for new hangar as terminal project nears completion
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Ogallala Livestock Auction Sees Surge in Cattle Amid Drought and Fire Recovery
In Ogallala, Nebraska, the record-breaking sales have far outpaced measurable rainfall and after a weekend in the 90s, dry is becoming a four-letter word but the high cattle market has been a bright spot now that the wildfires are behind them. Jay Nordhausen, owner and manager of Ogallala Livestock Auction,...
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Stumpf Field Day and Wheat Variety Tour in Grant set for June 16
NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– A field day at the Henry J. Stumpf International Wheat Research Center will be held in conjunction with the 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln Wheat Variety Tour on June 16 at 9 a.m. MT. The field day and tour are free and open to the public, and no registration is required.