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

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

Game and Parks talks turkey numbers, amidst spring season

NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

Storm spotters provide 'truth on the ground'

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

State

Mary Lynch Elementary students develop artistic abilities through Art Club

3 hrs 4 mins ago

New Family Health Center unveiled in Grand Island, opens April 6

13 hrs 48 mins ago

Nebraska bill would require DHHS to maintain retroactive Medicaid coverage

16 hrs 36 mins ago

Golf, games and pickleball: Drop Zone opens in Kearney

16 hrs 45 mins ago

Highway 250 project near Gering set to begin mid-April

18 hrs 4 mins ago

NDOT begins multiple road construction projects across Southeast Nebraska

18 hrs 43 mins ago

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Tyler Freeman drives in winning run in 10th as Rockies beat Blue Jays 2-1

18 hrs 51 mins ago

WNCC’s Lashley ready to lead her Anguilla national team in CONCACAF qualifier

April 1st 2026, 3:37 PM UTC

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

March 31st 2026, 10:25 PM UTC

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

March 31st 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC