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Nebraska Ranch Practicum Spreads Research, Resources To Region's Producers
A University of Nebraska–Lincoln program brings the newest agricultural research and hands-on education to ranching professionals, bolstering one of the region’s major industries in the process. The Nebraska Ranch Practicum, run by Nebraska Extension, takes a systemic approach to help ranchers from across the region build their knowledge...
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Nebraska Department of Labor Invites Lexington Workers to Rapid Response Layoff Services Event at Central Community College
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is inviting individuals who are experiencing a layoff to attend an upcoming Rapid Response session designed to connect Nebraskans with essential support, resources, and guidance. The event will support Tyson workers whose employment is ending and is open to all workers experiencing a layoff.
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NE Department of Labor to host employment event for impacted Tyson workers
LEXINGTON, Neb. — While it's been over half a year since the Tyson plant in Lexington shut down, the state is still looking to help workers recover. The Nebraska Department of Labor is holding a Rapid Response layoff services event at Central Community College's Lexington location next week. The...
North Platte Bulletin
Farmer’s Market turns 50; Leva’s been there from the start
Leva Cochran remembers when she and her husband, Bill, built their house on the north edge of North Platte. That was in 1948. She and Bill owned a small 10-acre farm on what is now West 18th St. They built the house with hand tools – hammers, nails and hand saws. Leva said Bill did most of the sawing.
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NE Department of Labor to host employment event for impacted Tyson workers
LEXINGTON, Neb. — While it's been over half a year since the Tyson plant in Lexington shut down, the state is still looking to help workers recover. The Nebraska Department of Labor is holding a Rapid Response layoff services event at Central Community College's Lexington location next week. The...
The Financial Wire
Tyson Foods is closing a Nebraska plant and cutting 3,200 jobs, part of roughly 4,900 layoffs at the meat giant
Roughly 3,200 workers at a Tyson Foods beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, lost their jobs as duties for affected positions ceased on or around January 20, 2026. The permanent closure is part of a broader restructuring wave that has produced approximately 4,900 layoffs across the meat giant’s operations. For Lexington, a small city in... The post Tyson Foods is closing a Nebraska plant and cutting 3,200 jobs, part of roughly 4,900 layoffs at the meat giant appeared first on The Financial Wire .
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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....
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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...
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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...