Top Story Spotlight Locals ask what’s next for Tyson; Pepplitsch says the city is working on it Ashley Mohler Jul 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After months of winding down operations, Tyson Foods has officially ended all production at its Lexington plant.kAm%96 A=2?E 3682? 4=@D:?8 :? y2?F2CJ] p=E9@F89 2?:>2= AC@46DD:?8 6?565 5FC:?8 E96 7:CDE >@?E9 @7 E96 J62C[ 2 C65F465 H@C<7@C46 C6>2:?65 E@ 2DD:DE H:E9 564@>>:DD:@?:?8 E96 724:=:EJ]k^AmkAmpD @7 yF=J ac[ 2== C6>2:?:?8 {6I:?8E@? %JD@? 6>A=@J66D 92G6 366? =2:5 @77 @C C62DD:8?65]k^AmkAmQ%JD@? :D ?@ =@?86C CF??:?8 2?J EJA6 @7 AC@5F4E:@? :? E96 724:=:EJ[Q r:EJ |2?286C y@6 !6AA=:ED49 4@?7:C>65]k^Am kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 2 y2?] ab }@CE9 !=2EE6 %6=68C2A9 2CE:4=6 3J %@55 '@? z2>A6? Wk2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^?AE6=68C2A9]4@>^?6HD^DE2E6\C68:@?2=^3FD:?6DD^2CE:4=60a2e5gdee\2624\c6ae\3d37\2d2c2beh7e`b]9E>=QmQ%JD@? 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Aristh Rodriguez-Linares found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in Dawson County District Court A jury found Aristh Rodriguez-Linares guilty of manslaughter and two other felonies Wednesday in Dawson County District Court.
'Took my breath away' — Elm Creek, nearby communities unite at vigil for 3 injured teens Elm Creek FCA sponsor Jadyn Ehresman said it was a special feeling to see people from different areas of central Nebraska at the park to give …
Livin’ Out Loud goes on despite storm damage Gothenburg’s annual free Christian concert, Livin’ Out Loud, occurred Saturday, Aug. 15, with a worship service following on Sunday.
Former NU regent sentenced to year in prison after DUI crash causing serious injury A Douglas County District Court judge sentenced Elizabeth O’Connor to one year in prison but noted she will serve half that time due to Nebras…
Douglas County dismisses misdemeanor charges against Bellevue police officer Douglas County prosecutors dismissed charges against Bellevue police officer Marcus Larr, citing new information. He remains on paid leave pen…