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.
- Jessica Kennedy
Nebraska primary elections are May 12, and the general election is Nov. 3.
- Jessica Kennedy
Cozad Mayor Marcus Kloepping announced Tuesday morning that he will not seek a third term as the mayor in a Facebook post.
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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.
- Jessica Kennedy
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.
- Jose Perez
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.
- Grace Lewis, Maddie Ames and Justin Diep World-Herald staff writers
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Auditor Mike Foley's office notes a plea agreement in a criminal case involving the former village clerk of Farnam.
LEXINGTON — On Sunday, May 25, a people’s town hall organized by the Nebraska Democratic Party was held at the Lexington Middle School.
The Lexington Community Development Agency is moving forward with an amended redevelopment plan for a senior housing project on Wycoff Drive and Hawks Lane.
The Cozad City Council recognized the retiring city attorney for his service at Monday's meeting.
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.
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.
LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Board of Commissioners began their Thursday, May 15, meeting by acknowledging the tragic deaths of a Cozad family.
LEXINGTON — After 36 years with the City of Lexington, Jo Keim was honored for her retirement on Friday, May 9.
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 — A proposal to allow backyard chickens in Cozad was denied after a failed motion at the Cozad City Council meeting Monday night.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Planning Commission unanimously approved zoning modification for a future Holiday Inn Express on Wednesday, May 7.
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Nebraska Kearney athletes excel at the 2026 MIAA Outdoor Championships, with Abdalla winning the steeplechase and several teammates earning podium finishes.
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LEXINGTON — A request for proposals is being prepared to seek bids from potential health care providers for Dawson County employees and jail inmates.
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 — 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.
LEXINGTON — Dawson County commissioners are still considering a health care proposal for jail inmates and county employees.
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.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington City Council approved selling a portion of the Ridgeway Senior Living facility to Lexington Regional Health Center during their meeting on Tuesday, March 25.
A Sumner senator is backtracking on an immigration reform bill she introduced after a Trump executive order put federal funding for Nebraska into question if the bill passed.
Dawson Public Power District discussed current projects and future needs Wednesday with members of the Nebraska Public Power District board.