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Agencies, groups reach out to Tyson workers as Lexington beef plant closure nears
As 3,200 Tyson workers face layoffs in Lexington, Nebraska groups step in with job help, resources and hope ahead of the plant closure.
Even with government reopened, refugees still ineligible for SNAP benefits
Refugee SNAP eligibility changes are leaving families in Nebraska without food and heat assistance, pushing local groups to fill widening gaps in support.
Tyson announces plan to close plant in Lexington
The Tyson plant closure Nebraska impacts Lexington workers and the region. Learn how this change affects jobs, local families, and Nebraska communities.
Amid ICE crackdown, detained docket dominates Omaha court’s attention, worsening backlog
An escalating Omaha detained docket surge leaves immigrants jailed longer, worsening backlogs and pressuring many to abandon their legal fights.
Omaha ‘Holiday Lights Festival’ shines spotlight on hunger at ‘volatile time’
The Omaha holiday lights 2025 season kicks off with a bold goal: 6 million meals to support families across the Heartland during a challenging winter.
Dan Osborn picks up endorsement of Nebraska’s largest teachers union
A major Nebraska teacher union endorsement boosts Dan Osborn’s Senate bid as education, labor, and political tensions shape the statewide race.