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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Lexington City Council approves ordinance for former Tyson property funding project The Lexington City Council took a step toward redeveloping the Tyson Foods property the city acquired from the meat-packing giant in April.
Lexington city tax rate to fall under proposed budget A special budget hearing was held following the Lexington City Council meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Osborn discusses Tyson closure, outsourcing and agriculture at Johnson Lake Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn discussed the Tyson Foods plant closure, job outsourcing and challenges facing American agricultu…
Marlene Geiger named Make Your Mark on Cozad recipient On Thursday, Sept.10 , Marlene Geiger was named recipient of the 14th Annual Make Your Mark on Cozad Award.
Lexington Middle School band to perform Saturday at UNK Band Day Parade KEARNEY — A tradition that has showcased generations of musicians returns to downtown Kearney this weekend.
