Top Story Spotlight Overton's Paige Walahoski wins Elite Showmanship Contest at Dawson County Fair Jessica Kennedy Aug 5, 2026 8 hrs ago 0 The Elite Showmanship Contest competitors (left to right): Megan Lassen, Overton; Bristol McConville, Lexington; Paige Walahoski, Overton; Samual Winter, Cozad; Matthew Rhoades, Cozad; Jaelin Wolfinger, Lexington, Aleigha Negley, Gothenburg; Abby Negley, Gothenburg. Photo Courtesy of Extension Office Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jessica Kennedy The Dawson County Elite Showmanship Contest took place following the completion of the 2026 County Fair livestock shows Saturday, July 18.kAm(:??:?8 7:CDE A=246 2?5 2 36=E 3F4<=6 H2D !2:86 (2=<29@D<:[ 52F89E6C @7 y2C65 2?5 zC:D (2=29@D<: @7 ~G6CE@?]k^AmkAm$96 2=D@ 62C?65 @E96C AC:K6D 5@?2E65 7C@> E96 t=:E6 $9@H>2?D9:A r@?E6DE DA@?D@CD]k^AmkAmu:?:D9:?8 :? D64@?5 A=246 H2D y26=:? 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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…
Opening statements, first witness testimony begins Rodriguez-Linares trial The opening statements and first witness testimonies were heard Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the case against Aristh Rodriguez-Linares of Lexington in …
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…
