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The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.
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David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies.
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David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy.
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Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life.
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Building on the extensive orthopedic services it already provides in the region, CHI Health held a grand opening Wednesday for its new CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside Hospital.
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The Younes Landing development is bringing nine new restaurants and bars to Kearney, plus additional locally owned businesses and entertainment — all with lakeside views.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites by IHG officially joined the Lexington community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 9.
Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion has a new owner in New York-based DLC, which acquired the open-air retail space this month.
Juan and Lionel Herrera say discipline, family and food shaped their path to opening a restaurant.
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Lincoln Airport officials announced the arrival of Breeze Airways during a Tuesday news conference.
Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.
Forbes reports gambling can be a potentially harmful and severe addiction with the ability to negatively impact your personal and professional life.
Mac's Creek Winery and Brewery has announced its 2026 lineup for its annual Friday with Friends Summer Concert series. Guests can stay in Creekside Cottages, purchase food from local food trucks, enjoy Mac's Creek's drink selection and attend a biweekly concert.
Cash-Wa Distributing of Kearney has been sold to Virginia-based Performance Food Group.
The largest property tax contributors range from well know companies like Bryan Health, which owns two of the city's hospitals, to lesser known real estate companies.
YMCA hosts annual Healthy Kids Day
Scott and Robyn Geiser were all smiles on March 27, as they opened the doors to their new hardware store in Lexington.
LEXINGTON — After news broke in November that Tyson Foods was closing its Lexington plant, local business owner Drew Price got into action with a plan to help those who wanted to stay in Lexington but needed to travel to North Platte for work.
Before Sam's Club or Costco existed, before shoppers could go online and order groceries from literally around the world and before delivery DoorDash and Grubhub drivers could pick up a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon and drop them off at your front door, there were neighborhood markets.
LEXINGTON — Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Heather Heinemann issued a statement about the Chamber Bucks program on Jan. 30.
Lincoln's newest restaurants include a Hardees location and a Peruvian chicken restaurant. Other restaurants like Cheba Hut and the Smoking Crab are set to open locations in Lincoln in 2026.
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Join the Paws & Pints beer garden yoga fundraiser on Sunday, July 19 at 11 a.m. at Platte Valley Taphouse to support the Kearney Area Animal Shelter.
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Crane River Theater offers a family-friendly sneak peek of Disney’s "Frozen," following Anna’s journey to Elsa with favorite characters, songs and themes.
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Sip & Swirl hosts a Love Island Finale Watch Party on Sunday, July 12, with themed trivia at 7:30 p.m., a giveaway basket announcement, and drink discounts.
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LEXINGTON — The Nebraska Department of Labor hosted a second job fair Thursday at the Dawson County Fairgrounds in Lexington to assist those affected by the closure of Tyson Foods meatpacking plant in Lexington.
LEXINGTON — On Tuesday, Dec. 9, U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn held a press conference in Lexington to discuss Tyson Foods' decision to close its Lexington meatpacking plant.
Sustainable Beef in North Platte sees an influx of applicants as Tyson prepares to shut down its Lexington plant. Regional leaders say cattle, workers and tax dollars all are in play.
A look back at Philip Morris in the 1950s and 60s.
Kool-Aid, the reuben, Dorothy Lynch. Yep, they all were the concoctions of a Nebraskan.
LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Historical Museum is hosting a Spirit Walk Oct. 24-25 and 31 to raise money for Give Big Lexington.
Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.
Lexington Regional Health Center received the Governor’s Wellness Award — Grower Level, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to employee health and wellness.