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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.
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Nichols and Dimes brings books, coffee, community to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new independent bookstore is now open in North Platte, offering a wide selection of books along with coffee and other beverages. Nichols and Dimes Bookstore opened near 1320 S. Cottonwood St. Owner Sarah Nichols said opening a business has been a longtime goal. “My...
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Eustis Body Shop Uses CCC Pay Workflow to Cut Payroll From Days to Hours
Every pay period, the admin team at Eustis Body Shop faced the same grind. Eight locations. Different pay structures at each one. And a payroll process held together by Excel spreadsheets, manual clock-in entries, and a lot of patience. Flag sheets came out of the shop management system, got keyed...
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Steele’s Roofing and Construction adds dumpster rental service
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Steele’s Roofing and Construction held a ribbon cutting for Steele’s Roll-Off, a service that provides dumpster rentals for residents to help out with any cleanup projects they may have. The ribbon cutting took place Thursday. Owner Scott Steele said the new service wouldn’t be...