An American Dream at risk: What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.

December 22, 2025Updated: December 22, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

Kearney leaders approve permit for new telecom tower

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

City of Lexington, Tyson working together on redevelopment effort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kearney Regional highlights patient experience week with focus on care, comfort

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska

NDOT Projects to Begin in Central Nebraska

State

Walmart call determined to be 'swatting' incident

‘I am most looking forward to the competitiveness’: Kimball’s Braxton Miller to continue basketball career at collegiate level

Authorities respond to threat at Sidney Walmart

Kotsiopulos appointed to fill Kearney council seat during Straatmann’s military duty

Housing project in Gordon turns loss into new homes

Proposed event venue denied permit by Kearney City Council

Sports

Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

Lincoln East finishes under-par to win Beatrice Invitational

WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

Haarberg Reflects on Time as a Husker, Hungry for NFL Opportunity

APRIL 24 (6:45 PM CT) - Columbus Fury vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Five Tri County athletes celebrate college commitments at 2026 Signing Day

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety