Lexington City Council devoted much of its Nov. 10 meeting to revising the city’s zoning map and jurisdictional boundaries and annexing property recently purchased from Tyson Foods.
A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.
- Ashley Mohler
Lexington City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday to increase council members’ annual salaries, over objections from Councilman John Salem, who called for more public input.
- Jessica Kennedy
Lizbeth Lopez and Handy Marin Diaz were elected to Lexington City Council, defeating two incumbents during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
-
Tim Reid and Trevor Hunnicutt
Reuters
Democrats took control of Congress in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. Here are some takeaways.
- Ashley Mohler
With Election Day fast approaching, Dan Osborn brought his campaign to Gothenburg Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 29, for one of his final town halls.
- Ashley Mohler
Senate candidate Dan Osborn addressed the closure of Lexington’s Tyson plant during a town hall meeting in Gothenburg on Thursday, Oct. 29.
- todd.vonkampen
Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner’s list of top re-election campaign donors didn’t change in her final campaign finance report before Tuesday’s general election.
Join Sarah Slattery, Nebraska secretary of state, for free coffee and pastries during a campaign event Friday, Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Madeline's Cafe and Bakery, 501 N. Washington St., Lexington.
Who should pay when major development projects fail? Both Iowa Senate candidates had the same answer: Not taxpayers. Here are four other debate takeaways.
A Lexington City Council candidate, Handy Marin Diaz, has received a $6,000 campaign donation from LEAD Nebraska PAC, an Omaha-based leadership training group.
The following are combined total and top individual 2026 donations and spending (including in-kind values) for the listed candidates as of Oct. 5 in state and local Dawson County races.
In a nation dominated by a two-party system, independent candidates such as Mark Cohen are challenging Republicans and Democrats, hoping to “put both parties’ feet to the fire.”
The Dawson County Democrats are holding their Volunteer Fair from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lexington Public Library.
Louisiana U.S. Sen. John Kennedy attended Nebraska U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts' annual Nebraska Steak Fry at the Cass County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.
Vice President JD Vance visits Council Bluffs alongside Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and others for a rally at the Mid-America Center.
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn discussed the Tyson Foods plant closure, job outsourcing and challenges facing American agriculture during a Thursday meet-and-greet at Big Johnson Brewing Co. at Johnson Lake.
Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn faced off in a U.S Senate debate at the Big Iron Events Center during the Nebraska State Fair.
Lexington’s City Council met for a brief but productive meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the council chambers at Lexington City Hall.
Take a look at photos as construction continues on the new $33 million Gretna Community Center.
Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday, June 22, lasting about 15 minutes.
Take a look inside the Omaha Streetcar Maintenance Facility as construction continues in June 2026.
Interact With Us
Updated every day!
Download it today!
Get it delivered to your inbox!
Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.
Provided
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
- 0
Ogallala is recertified as an Economic Development Certified Community, driven by major housing investments, private development and workforce initiatives.
Provided
- University of Nebraska Kearney
- 0
Fort Hays State upset sixth-ranked Nebraska Kearney in five sets in the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals, snapping a 23-year skid and advancing to the semifinals.
Provided
- University of Nebraska Kearney
- 0
Eldon Turner scored 23 points as Wayne State used a 12-0 first-half run and 21 points off turnovers to defeat Nebraska Kearney 75-62 in the season opener.
Provided
- University of Nebraska Kearney
- 0
Nebraska Kearney men placed third and women fourth at the 2026 MIAA Cross Country Championships, with seven Lopers earning All-MIAA honors in St. Joseph, Mo.
Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025.
Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.
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...
Dawson County voters cast 2,389 ballots in Tuesday’s primary election. See results in local and state races here.
The Lexington Planning Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to send two separate recommendations to the City Council.
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.
State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner enjoyed a six-figure balance in her re-election campaign coffers as of April 7 in the first statewide campaign finance statements before the May 12 primary.
Nebraska primary elections are May 12, and the general election is Nov. 3.
Cozad Mayor Marcus Kloepping announced Tuesday morning that he will not seek a third term as the mayor in a Facebook post.
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.
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.