Top Story Spotlight Community gathers for Overton Community Block Party BBQ Jessica Kennedy Aug 3, 2026 Aug 3, 2026 0 1 of 4 The Overton Rodeo Club hands out plates and cutlery to attendees at the Overton Community Block Party BBQ Saturday, Aug. 1. Tim White, Lexington Clipper-Herald Keith Rudeen of Elm Creek, drives his team of Belgian draft horses through the Overton parade Aug. 1. Tim White, Lexington Clipper-Herald The 2026-27 Overton cheerleaders throw out candy to parade attendees Saturday, Aug. 1 before the Overton Community Block Party BBQ. Tim White, Lexington Clipper-Herald The band, The Innocence, plays music for four hours during the Overton Community Block Party BBQ Saturday, Aug. 1. 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Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it After months of winding down operations, Tyson Foods has officially ended all production at its Lexington plant.
From nonprofit studies to deputy city manager: Bill Brecks steps up to replace Burnside Former Deputy City Manager Dennis Burnside retired at the end of May, leaving a vacancy in Lexington's city administration, and on several boards.
Lexington hit with thunderstorm late Thursday night, reports of 63 mph wind gusts Lexington was hit with a severe thunderstorm late Thursday night, with hail causing damage to trees and power poles. Power was also knocked ou…
3 arrested in Friday incident following a traffic stop in Lexington A Lexington man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Dawson County Sheriff's deputy during an incident Friday, July 24.
Nebraskans are asked to lower flags Saturday for firefighter Nathan Matthews LINCOLN, NE – Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, in recognition of the service and sacrifice by fire…
