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Photos: Take a look inside the Omaha Streetcar Maintenance Facility as construction continues

Photos: Take a look inside the Omaha Streetcar Maintenance Facility as construction continues

  • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

Take a look inside the Omaha Streetcar Maintenance Facility as construction continues in June 2026.

Unofficial Dawson County election results

Unofficial Dawson County election results

  • Joan von Kampen

Dawson County voters cast 2,389 ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. See results in local and state races here.

Planning Commission sends 2 recommendations to Lexington City Council

Planning Commission sends 2 recommendations to Lexington City Council

  • Jessica Kennedy

The Lexington Planning Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to send two separate recommendations to the City Council.

UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property

UPDATED: City Council approves acquisition agreement for parts of Tyson property

  • Ashley Mohler

The city of Lexington will acquire and manage certain Tyson-owned assets, including the wastewater treatment facility and farmland. The city will have access to Tyson's rail spur.

Candidates file to run in Dawson County elections

Candidates file to run in Dawson County elections

  • Jessica Kennedy

Nebraska primary elections are May 12, and the general election is Nov. 3.

Cozad Mayor Marcus Kloepping announces he will not seek a third term

Cozad Mayor Marcus Kloepping announces he will not seek a third term

  • Jessica Kennedy

Cozad Mayor Marcus Kloepping announced Tuesday morning that he will not seek a third term as the mayor in a Facebook post.

Senate hopeful Osborn opens Kearney campaign office, unloads on Ricketts

Senate hopeful Osborn opens Kearney campaign office, unloads on Ricketts

  • MIKE KONZ Kearney Hub

Dan Osborn's campaign message has stressed support for Nebraska’s agriculture constituency. Many farmers have been hurt badly by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy and trade war, he said.

Senate hopeful Osborn opens Kearney campaign office, unloads on Ricketts

Senate hopeful Osborn opens Kearney campaign office, unloads on Ricketts

    Dan Osborn's campaign message has stressed support for Nebraska’s agriculture constituency. Many farmers have been hurt badly by President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariff policy and trade war, he said.

    Independent U.S. candidate Dan Osborn questions elected officials to uphold the law after Tyson closure

    Independent U.S. candidate Dan Osborn questions elected officials to uphold the law after Tyson closure

      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.

      Lexington council reviews proposed 2025-26 budget

      Lexington council reviews proposed 2025-26 budget

        LEXINGTON — The Lexington City Council reviewed the proposed budget and property tax request for fiscal year 2025-26 on Tuesday, Sept. 9, after the regular council meeting.

        Lexington council will serve as city's board of adjustment

          LEXINGTON — The Lexington City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Section 2-26 of the city code, a move that will allow the council itself to serve as the city’s board of adjustment.

          7 questions & answers about immigration enforcement in Nebraska

          7 questions & answers about immigration enforcement in Nebraska

            As World-Herald reporters document the latest updates on immigration enforcement in Nebraska, here's a Q&A on what's happened in recent weeks and where things stand. 

            Photos: ICE raids Omaha meatpacking plant

            Photos: ICE raids Omaha meatpacking plant

              New nominees sought for vacant 11th District judgeship in Dawson County

              New nominees sought for vacant 11th District judgeship in Dawson County

                After a hearing with three candidates for the district judge seat in Dawson County, the Judicial Nominating Commission could not agree to advance two names to Gov. Jim Pillen.

                New state auditor's report cites alleged 'improprieties' in 3 west central Nebraska counties, village

                New state auditor's report cites alleged 'improprieties' in 3 west central Nebraska counties, village

                State Auditor Mike Foley's office notes a plea agreement in a criminal case involving the former village clerk of Farnam.

                Nebraska Democratic Party hosts people's town hall in Lexington

                Nebraska Democratic Party hosts people's town hall in Lexington

                LEXINGTON — On Sunday, May 25, a people’s town hall organized by the Nebraska Democratic Party was held at the Lexington Middle School.

                Lexington senior housing project sent to City Council

                The Lexington Community Development Agency is moving forward with an amended redevelopment plan for a senior housing project on Wycoff Drive and Hawks Lane.

                Scott Trusdale ends 21-year tenure as Cozad city attorney

                Scott Trusdale ends 21-year tenure as Cozad city attorney

                The Cozad City Council recognized the retiring city attorney for his service at Monday's meeting.

                Nebraska governor missed deadline for line-item veto of budget, lawmakers claim

                Nebraska governor missed deadline for line-item veto of budget, lawmakers claim

                Nebraska lawmakers did not accept a slate of four line-item vetoes Gov. Jim Pillen issued on the state's upcoming budget Thursday, claiming the governor missed his veto deadline.

                Western senators broker truce in Nebraska’s cattle-brand struggles

                Western senators broker truce in Nebraska’s cattle-brand struggles

                Maximum brand inspection fees would rise, while registered feedlots' annual fees would be halved, under a Legislative Bill 646 rewrite fashioned by Sens. Mike Jacobson, Teresa Ibach and Tanya Storer.

                Dawson County commissioners mourn with Cozad community

                Dawson County commissioners mourn with Cozad community

                LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Board of Commissioners began their Thursday, May 15, meeting by acknowledging the tragic deaths of a Cozad family.

                Jo Keim honored for over 30 years of service to the City of Lexington

                Jo Keim honored for over 30 years of service to the City of Lexington

                LEXINGTON — After 36 years with the City of Lexington, Jo Keim was honored for her retirement on Friday, May 9.

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                Event to support dislocated workers in Lexington to be held June 16 at Central Community College

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                Holiday Inn Express & Suites joins Lexington community with ribbon cutting

                Holiday Inn Express & Suites joins Lexington community with ribbon cutting

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                Launch from Yanney Park and float down to Kearney Paddle Sports for an evening of boats, stories, fire, and community around 6:30 p.m.

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                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                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...

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                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...

                Three western Unicam bills advance via ‘consent calendar’ process

                Three western Unicam bills advance via ‘consent calendar’ process

                Whitman state Sen. Tanya Storer introduced two of the bills, including one affecting property insurance coverage when a real estate owner bequeaths the land to another upon the owner's death.

                Cozad council rejects backyard chickens and mosquito spray opt-out, tables dumpster discussion

                Cozad council rejects backyard chickens and mosquito spray opt-out, tables dumpster discussion

                COZAD — A proposal to allow backyard chickens in Cozad was denied after a failed motion at the Cozad City Council meeting Monday night.

                Lexington Planning Commission approves zoning change for future hotel site

                Lexington Planning Commission approves zoning change for future hotel site

                LEXINGTON — The Lexington Planning Commission unanimously approved zoning modification for a future Holiday Inn Express on Wednesday, May 7.

                Dawson County prepares to seek bids for health care providers

                Dawson County prepares to seek bids for health care providers

                LEXINGTON — A request for proposals is being prepared to seek bids from potential health care providers for Dawson County employees and jail inmates.

                North Airport Road in Lexington to close for a month

                North Airport Road in Lexington to close for a month

                LEXINGTON — At the Lexington City Council meeting, City Manager Joe Pepplitsh announced the closure of North Airport Road for approximately 30 days starting Monday, April 28.

                Gothenburg Health YMCA hosts colorful celebration for Healthy Kids Day

                Gothenburg Health YMCA hosts colorful celebration for Healthy Kids Day

                GOTHENBURG — The YMCA at Gothenburg Health hosted its annual Color Run on Wednesday, April 16, bringing families together in a colorful celebration of Healthy Kids Day.

                Dawson County commissioners again table action on medical service contract

                LEXINGTON — Dawson County commissioners are still considering a health care proposal for jail inmates and county employees.

                Pillen signs Hardin, Jacobson bills to help rural health providers

                Pillen signs Hardin, Jacobson bills to help rural health providers

                Gov. Jim Pillen called a public ceremony Thursday to sign Gering state Sen. Brian Hardin’s priority bill to protect access to drug discounts for rural hospitals and health providers.

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