Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

In their own words, former Tyson workers and community members describe the fallout after their town was rocked by one of Nebraska’s biggest-ever layoffs

February 27, 2026Updated: February 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Regional

Utility work begins along E 25th Street in Kearney

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

Lexington in limbo: Six people on Tyson’s departure, their upended lives and a changing town

Regional

Utility work begins along E 25th Street in Kearney

Community Connections Brought Husker Basketball to Grand Island

Hastings man sentenced for leaving 1-year-old child in Adams County ditch

LOVB Nebraska Doubles Down on Grand Island in 2027

KHS Octet Selected to Perform National Anthem at NSAA Class A Football Championship

Florida Fugitive Arrested in Hastings on Child Pornography Charges

State

New pilot program gives students chance to create content for NSAA

Madison County Election Commissioner addresses voter concerns and voter turnout

Bridgeport road project nears completion

Trial involving death of five year old child, begins in Gage County District Court

Free screening of Nebraska-based film ‘Going for Two’ set for Friday in Wayne

Nebraska seeks federal disaster assistance after flooding, Douglas County loans approved

Sports

Blackshirts zeroing in on fourth quarter shutouts in back half of season

Lady Raiders Fall to Ogallala in Sub-District Semifinal

Norris boys second in Class B, Tri County boys second in Class D at 2026 Cross Country State Championships

Blue Jays Sweep Scouts in Subdistrict Semi

Frager’s dominant night helps Huskers take final exhibition over K-State in Grand Island

Husker Basketball Brings Generations of Fans Together in Grand Island

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer