After months of winding down operations, Tyson Foods has officially ended all production at its Lexington plant.
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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.
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.
Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.
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.
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August 11 is Cody Pool’s final day of the season in North Platte, with Rec Center memberships honored that day and regular pool and adult swim hours listed.
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UNK wrestler and political science major Gavyn Brauer found his path to law through a mid-college major change, academic excellence and lessons from the mat.
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Fall sports practices begin Monday, August 10, and all student-athletes must have physical forms and activity registration completed before they can participate.
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Purchase Northwest activity passes through Bound for admission to 2026–27 Northwest home athletic events, with adult, couples, and student pass options detailed.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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.
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.
