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Unemployment insurance workshop for job seekers in Lexington
Jessica Kennedy
LEXINGTON — The Nebraska Department of Labor is hosting a free unemployment insurance workshop in Lexington to help job seekers understand the unemployment process and confidently begin or continue their job search.
Two sessions will be offered on April 21 at the Lexington Public Library, located at 907 N Washington St.
Language assistance will be available in English, Spanish, and Somali. Electronic translation services in other languages will also be available.
Session 1: 10 a.m.
Session 2: 1 p.m.
The workshop will cover:
Introduction to the NEworks online system
How to file an initial unemployment claim
How to file weekly claims
Understanding the unemployment insurance process
Tips and tools for an effective job search, including weekly requirements
Frequently asked questions
Staff will be on-site to answer questions and provide one‑on‑one support in all three languages.
This workshop is designed to help individuals navigate unemployment insurance requirements and take the next steps toward employment with confidence.
This event is free and open to the public. Job seekers are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact the Nebraska Department of Labor or visit your local job center.
Bus transportation continues for former Tyson workers
Bus transportation continues to be available for former Tyson workers who have become reemployed in North Platte.
Employees interested in participating should contact their employer for details and to sign up
Dislocated worker grant supporting local workers
More than 40 workers in the Lexington area have begun receiving services through the Nebraska Department of Labor with funding from a $1.67 million federal dislocated worker grant.
The grant supports:
Individualized career services
Job search assistance
Targeted placement support
On‑the‑job training
Customized training to help employers hire workers with job‑specific skills
Funding remains available to serve additional workers. For more information, contact the Lexington Job Center at 308‑324‑2064 or ndol.lexingtonwfd@nebraska.gov.
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Enders, Buffalo Bill now offering camping reservations
Ashley Mohler
LINCOLN — Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area and Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area have been added to Nebraska Game and Parks’ camping reservation system.
They join Swanson and Red Willow state recreation areas, which were added last season in southwestern Nebraska.
Starting at 9 a.m. April 20, guests can make reservations for arrivals as early as May 1 for 50% of campsites at both parks.
Reservations will be accepted at OutdoorNebraska.gov or by calling the Nebraska State Parks Call Center at 1-844-637-2757 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance and through 2 p.m. the day before arrival. The remaining 50% of campsites at both parks are first-come, first-served.
As with all Nebraska state parks, all areas with reservable campsites become first-come, first-served sites during nonpeak season.
Enders Reservoir SRA is known for its camping and water recreation, as well as its fishing opportunities.
The state recreation area offers a scenic reservoir for boating, fishing and swimming, along with campgrounds, picnicking areas and access to outdoor recreation opportunities in southwestern Nebraska.
Buffalo Bill SRA, located along the North Platte River, offers excellent fishing, boating and camping opportunities.
Its convenient location makes it an ideal camping stop for interstate travelers, and its proximity to Buffalo Bill State Historical Park adds a unique opportunity to explore Nebraska’s rich history alongside outdoor recreation.
Both parks make great destinations for families, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the beauty of Nebraska.
Ashley Mohler
Chanel Barrera spins a prize wheel at one of the 29 organization
booths offered at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Friday in
Lexington.
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Ashley Mohler
Chanel Barrera spins a prize wheel at one of the 29 organization
booths offered at the YMCA's Healthy Kids Day Friday in
Lexington.
Ashley Mohler
Sawyer Dannehl pretends to be a soldier at the Heartland Museum
of Military Vehicles booth at Healthy Kids Day Friday in Lexington
at the YMCA.
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Ashley Mohler
Sawyer Dannehl pretends to be a soldier at the Heartland Museum
of Military Vehicles booth at Healthy Kids Day Friday in Lexington
at the YMCA.
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Lexington's Lorena Ortiz-Faudoa honored during UNL's teacher education convocation
Jessica Kennedy
LINCOLN — The 208 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students who have officially been admitted to teacher education programs in the College of Education and Human Sciences during the 2025-26 academic year were recognized at the annual Teacher Education Convocation April 17 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall.
Students were formally recognized during the ceremony and presented with a commemorative pin symbolizing their commitment to the teaching profession.
Marjorie Kostelnik, who served as the college's dean for 14 years, provided the keynote address.
"Teaching is not merely a job, not merely a profession; it's a calling," she said. "When I look out and I see you, I see hope for the future."
Now in its third year, the Teacher Education Convocation was created to elevate the importance of education and the teaching profession.
Following is a list of Husker students from the area who were recognized during the convocation:
Mountain lion spotted near Alda around noon on Saturday, says Hall County Sheriff's Office
Grand Island Independent
The Hall County Sheriff's Office reported that a mountain lion was seen outside Alda around noon Saturday.
"Deputies were unable to locate the animal," the department wrote. "If you should see a mountain lion, do not approach it. Keep a safe distance from the animal and contact the emergency line to report it."
The animal spotted Saturday was presumably the same one sighted Friday near Cedar Hollow School. There were also reports of a mountain lion near Bader Park a few weeks ago.
The reports have generated a lot of comments on Facebook.
One of them was written by David and Lori Hudnall.
"This is interesting news, but people need to stop believing this is new news," the post said. "Mountain lions and bobcats have lived here in Nebraska forever, and especially along waterways and in wooded areas. I'm 63 and have seen and heard and seen evidence of them all of my life. I used to live and farm in and around the Chapman area for over 45 years, and sightings were not uncommon."
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