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

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

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Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

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State

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

Regional

Hastings Businesses Give Away More Than $7,000 in Prizes During KHAS Tour

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Epic Discovery Center opens in Grand Island after seven-year journey

Grand Island man sentenced to up to 118 years for sexual assault

Two Injured in Holdrege Crash Involving Horse Trailer

Annual ‘Battle of the Badges’ Blood Drive Concludes in Hastings

State

Veterans, families recognized at Schuyler Dedication Ceremony

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for Alliance area, northern Garden County

Hundreds of cyclists riding across Nebraska this week

Ricketts calls China an existential threat

Wiener dog and corgi races debut at Long Pine Outlaw Days

Fisher's "pink school" closes its doors for the final time after 150 years

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists