Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of Influenza A cases in the health district and is seeing influenza (the flu) starting to go around Nebraska and in many parts of the United States. Flu activity usually increases in the fall and winter, and we are now beginning to see more cases.

Influenza is a virus that infects your nose, throat, and lungs, and can spread to other organs in severe cases. It is usually grouped into 2 categories, Influenza A and Influenza B. Influenza A tends to make people sicker than B.

This year virus experts are watching a new strain of influenza called subclade K, which is an Influenza A virus. While it is normal for flu viruses to change from year to year, the subclade K strain is one that health officials are keeping a close eye on because it has changed a lot from the version that went around last year.

During last year’s flu season, 86 people visited emergency rooms for influenza like illnesses in southwest Nebraska. Most of the visits happened in December, January, and February. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you. The flu vaccine can help prevent serious illness, keeping you from missing school or work, or ending up in the hospital.

Even though flu season has already started, it is not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the holiday season when many people gather indoors. It takes the body about two weeks to build immunity so now it is the perfect time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year.

“Getting a flu shot is one of the simplest ways to protect your family and community,” said Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager. “With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to get vaccinated. We want everyone to stay healthy and enjoy the season.”

For more information about flu vaccines or where to get one, contact your healthcare provider or call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or view the website at swhealth.ne.gov.

For Immediate Release<figure>
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 </figure>Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of Influenza A cases in the health district and is seeing influenza (the flu) starting to go around Nebraska and in many parts of the United States. Flu activity usually increases in the fall and winter, and we are now beginning to see more cases.Influenza is a virus that infects your nose, throat, and lungs, and can spread to other organs in severe cases. It is usually grouped into 2 categories, Influenza A and Influenza B. Influenza A tends to make people sicker than B.This year virus experts are watching a new strain of influenza called subclade K, which is an Influenza A virus. While it is normal for flu viruses to change from year to year, the subclade K strain is one that health officials are keeping a close eye on because it has changed a lot from the version that went around last year.<h2>Why Flu Vaccination Matters</h2>During last year’s flu season, 86 people visited emergency rooms for influenza like illnesses in southwest Nebraska. Most of the visits happened in December, January, and February. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you. The flu vaccine can help prevent serious illness, keeping you from missing school or work, or ending up in the hospital.<h2>It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated</h2>Even though flu season has already started, it is not too late to get your flu shot, especially before the holiday season when many people gather indoors. It takes the body about two weeks to build immunity so now it is the perfect time to get your flu shot if you haven’t already. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year.“Getting a flu shot is one of the simplest ways to protect your family and community,” said Melissa Propp, Clinic Manager. “With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to get vaccinated. We want everyone to stay healthy and enjoy the season.”For more information about flu vaccines or where to get one, contact your healthcare provider or call SWNPHD at 308-345-4223. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or view the website at swhealth.ne.gov.

SWNPHD: Influenza (Flu) Season is Here

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post

Listen to the full interview with Angela Hipp on our Kubota Podcast

North Platte, Neb. - Angela Hipp of Community Connections has been named The Post and Prairie Friends &amp; Flowers Community Hero for Kids this month, an honor recognizing her dedication to mentoring and supporting young people in North Platte.

Hipp said receiving the recognition was meaningful and affirming. “It’s amazing. It feels wonderful because, you know, we all want to be recognized for the things that we’re passionate about,” she said. “And I’m really passionate about my job, and I love the people that I work with and the kids that I work with. And when somebody thinks that I’m doing well with it, that feels really good.”

Hipp has been with Community Connections for 10 years and said the award prompted reflection on her journey and her connection to the community. “Maybe sometimes at 10 years, you start to think about, like, the past and how you’ve come through your job and where you’re at and your whole life,” she said. “And how much I love being a part of this community… and so feeling a lot more grounded in my community.”

As the coordinator of the mentoring program, Hipp explained her role focuses on connecting kids with mentors and building support systems. “I am the coordinator for the mentoring program,” she said. “And so I find mentors for kids… I find someone to spend some time with a child to hang out. But I also plan activities and gatherings for all of us so that we feel like we’re all a part of something together.”

Hipp said one of the most meaningful indicators of impact comes from annual surveys completed by youth and mentors. “Seeing what kids say when they can say it completely anonymous… really stands out to me,” she said. “They talk about what it has meant to them to be a part of the mentoring program and what it’s meant to have a mentor.”

She added that mentoring helps kids feel more connected and supported. “Just for them to have someone to talk to and feel like somebody cares about them,” Hipp said.

In addition to coordinating the program, Hipp is also a mentor herself. “I do. I have one mentee,” she said, noting they have been matched for nearly three years. Reflecting on the experience, Hipp added, “Those kids, you’re not just changing their lives, but they’re changing your life in the process.”

Hipp said being described as a safe person for kids aligns with the purpose of her work. “I think that’s the whole point of what I’m doing,” she said. “That I know there are kids that often feel like there’s not someone for them that they feel safe with… so we really try to create that space for them.”

Her passion for mentoring began years earlier while raising her daughters as a single parent. “I remembered thinking how much that would mean for my kids to have that extra support person in their life,” she said. “And I realized that all kids need that. They need to feel like somebody is recognizing who they are.”

Hipp said building trust with kids takes time and consistency. “It takes time and just showing up repeatedly,” she said. “A lot of dedication.”

Community Connections’ mentoring program has served North Platte for more than 20 years. Hipp said its strength lies in its mentors and flexibility. “One mentoring pair’s journey is going to look totally different than somebody else’s, and that’s OK,” she said.

Looking ahead, Hipp said the program continues to focus on youth mental health and positive development. “One of the things we’ve been doing… is really focusing on gratitude with our young people,” she said. “Looking at the positive things in their lives and looking at the positives in our community.”

When asked what message she would share with the community, Hipp emphasized the importance of everyday support. “I think that everybody needs to just approach their interactions with young people with a mentoring mindset,” she said. “There’s a lot of opportunities to show up for kids and make sure they know that they feel safe in our community.”

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765831786058.jpeg" alt="Angela Hipp Mentor Coordinator at Community Connections in North Platte, was awarded this month's Community Hero for Kids from the Post and Prairie Friends &amp; Flowers. (Allison Peck|North Platte Post)" />
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 </figure><div><iframe title="Community Hero for Kids: Angela Hipp on the Power of Mentoring" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=mgby2-19f0ad8-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Times%20New%20Roman&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=3ab278" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>Listen to the full interview with Angela Hipp on our Kubota PodcastNorth Platte, Neb. - Angela Hipp of Community Connections has been named The Post and Prairie Friends &amp; Flowers Community Hero for Kids this month, an honor recognizing her dedication to mentoring and supporting young people in North Platte.Hipp said receiving the recognition was meaningful and affirming. “It’s amazing. It feels wonderful because, you know, we all want to be recognized for the things that we’re passionate about,” she said. “And I’m really passionate about my job, and I love the people that I work with and the kids that I work with. And when somebody thinks that I’m doing well with it, that feels really good.”Hipp has been with Community Connections for 10 years and said the award prompted reflection on her journey and her connection to the community. “Maybe sometimes at 10 years, you start to think about, like, the past and how you’ve come through your job and where you’re at and your whole life,” she said. “And how much I love being a part of this community… and so feeling a lot more grounded in my community.”As the coordinator of the mentoring program, Hipp explained her role focuses on connecting kids with mentors and building support systems. “I am the coordinator for the mentoring program,” she said. “And so I find mentors for kids… I find someone to spend some time with a child to hang out. But I also plan activities and gatherings for all of us so that we feel like we’re all a part of something together.”Hipp said one of the most meaningful indicators of impact comes from annual surveys completed by youth and mentors. “Seeing what kids say when they can say it completely anonymous… really stands out to me,” she said. “They talk about what it has meant to them to be a part of the mentoring program and what it’s meant to have a mentor.”She added that mentoring helps kids feel more connected and supported. “Just for them to have someone to talk to and feel like somebody cares about them,” Hipp said.In addition to coordinating the program, Hipp is also a mentor herself. “I do. I have one mentee,” she said, noting they have been matched for nearly three years. Reflecting on the experience, Hipp added, “Those kids, you’re not just changing their lives, but they’re changing your life in the process.”Hipp said being described as a safe person for kids aligns with the purpose of her work. “I think that’s the whole point of what I’m doing,” she said. “That I know there are kids that often feel like there’s not someone for them that they feel safe with… so we really try to create that space for them.”Her passion for mentoring began years earlier while raising her daughters as a single parent. “I remembered thinking how much that would mean for my kids to have that extra support person in their life,” she said. “And I realized that all kids need that. They need to feel like somebody is recognizing who they are.”Hipp said building trust with kids takes time and consistency. “It takes time and just showing up repeatedly,” she said. “A lot of dedication.”Community Connections’ mentoring program has served North Platte for more than 20 years. Hipp said its strength lies in its mentors and flexibility. “One mentoring pair’s journey is going to look totally different than somebody else’s, and that’s OK,” she said.Looking ahead, Hipp said the program continues to focus on youth mental health and positive development. “One of the things we’ve been doing… is really focusing on gratitude with our young people,” she said. “Looking at the positive things in their lives and looking at the positives in our community.”When asked what message she would share with the community, Hipp emphasized the importance of everyday support. “I think that everybody needs to just approach their interactions with young people with a mentoring mindset,” she said. “There’s a lot of opportunities to show up for kids and make sure they know that they feel safe in our community.”

🎙️The Post & Prairie Friends & Flowers Present: This Month's Community Hero For Kids - Angela Hipp

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 16, 2025

Give back this holiday season by volunteering, donating financially or making an appointment to give blood at redcross.org.

DECEMBER 15, 2025&nbsp;— In 2025, local American Red Cross volunteers&nbsp;became a lifeline&nbsp;for thousands of neighbors&nbsp;reeling from disasters&nbsp;in Nebraska.

&nbsp;In a powerful display of community,&nbsp;local&nbsp;volunteers responded alongside partners to provide safe refuge, hot meals, emotional support and basic health services for families devastated by tornadoes, floods and other disasters this year, including hundreds of home fires.

The need for this support shows no sign of slowing down. In the U.S., Red Cross home fire responses spike&nbsp;nearly 20%&nbsp;during the holidays, when families face increased fire risks such as cooking and heating.

“Disasters don’t take holidays — and neither do our volunteers,” said Jill Orton, Region CEO of the American Red Cross. “Thanks to generous donations, they have the resources to deliver comfort, hope and support to help people recover. Through these simple acts of giving, we come together as a community to bring light to a family’s darkest days — right when it’s needed most.”

This holiday season, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszL2O6yAQQOGngQ6LwcPPFBRp8hoRZsYJuk58F6xY-_arrLb9jnQ4u1TRBi0ZYvAJwHunH3mhaGuR6v1CwGvCdZ1xSZgiFGFLuuVAaJ33kEpiusFsOS0WwcMcQKEdjeVf-zLP0jbpw4RQ2YdQQzL9jd1Nn6C3_DiO_2q-KHdV7nqe59SFa9_HmPZ-V-6qn8KtmC6blCGmcf6F2x-o-eKstUS6503O7zHV0rf2agqtlPsmvXDbp5ccehxd5Pk5cIwAS0QT4kIGqUZDfg0mRoupohBFp9_Z_QQAAP__56lWAA">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;to make a financial donation or&nbsp;to give back through volunteering.&nbsp;You can also make an appointment to give blood or platelets.&nbsp;The need for blood is constant — and just like disasters, medical emergencies don’t take holidays.

How Local Responders Helped in Nebraska in 2025

Visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJw0zEuO6yAQheHVwAyLwjwHDDLxNqIy1HVQsH0bUKzsvpVW9_Q_n06OyictLacIzhoPYIzij7gG6RFREYADkDhrn431yoEMZqWVl2iDlsoY8OhzuMMss1-lBgOzBaZlL5me5UvsWCq1LqxN2VibrBftpZuaPgOv8THG_87mG1MLU8t1XVOjnNrZ-3S2jamlngkrU8tBa8P-xI_CdxfjFPk8cNCfEVt5lWObHmOvfKdcUDSqhJ1EyfEn3H8Dm29KShkCb7HS9e5TwlbLUZiWhFulhrmc00GD99GI9s9Ddg5gdVpYtwahQ3IimH9WOCe1T5pCcIq_ovoOAAD__2dLaNk">Red Cross of Nebraska Year in Review webpage</a>&nbsp;for stories about how people from Nebraska helped in 2025.&nbsp;

About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEGOKiEQgOHTwI4ORQNFLVi48RqGpkolD_UNdOzM7SdOZvv9yc_Zpept1JIBY0gAITh9z0ih4hocYoCysTisSa7MpQJLItItR_LWhQCpJKYLrJbTZj0EWCMob2dj-de-zKO0LmOaGCuHGGtMZrz9cMsn6J7v-_5frSflzsqdj-NYhnAdrzmX17jph3ArZkiXMsU0zr9w-QO1npy1lkiP3OX4nksto7dnU95KuXUZhdtrecqu5z5EHp8DIwJs6E3EjYyniobCNRpE61P1QoROv7P7CQAA__8NVFVt">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEFuwyAQQNHTmB3WMMAMLFhElXKAXiAiMElo7bjFbqz29FWqbt-Xfk0YigNSkgyTD8Z4j-qWgAUFgFhsvPhsnQ_BMKOvhSyiVy1RdIDem5BDjSdjoYYzOOONJTM4WFuV9_ap59wm6asmKtUTFQq6P1zH8RnUlG7b9jHYw4DHAY_7vo8v_evndXnLh1l6K_mex6Vf1Sy1Zd1lkryKbjX9wekfBntAAIhR9TTJ_r2OJfep3dvgQPJ1kp5rW8a7bGrdusj8PFRmY87sNPE5ahcL6-gvpJnBheIkRkb1SPgbAAD__wT7V1k">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or follow us on social media.

For Immediate Release<figure>
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 </figure><h2>Give back this holiday season by volunteering, donating financially or making an appointment to give blood at redcross.org.</h2>DECEMBER 15, 2025&nbsp;— In 2025, local American Red Cross volunteers&nbsp;became a lifeline&nbsp;for thousands of neighbors&nbsp;reeling from disasters&nbsp;in Nebraska.&nbsp;In a powerful display of community,&nbsp;local&nbsp;volunteers responded alongside partners to provide safe refuge, hot meals, emotional support and basic health services for families devastated by tornadoes, floods and other disasters this year, including hundreds of home fires.The need for this support shows no sign of slowing down. In the U.S., Red Cross home fire responses spike&nbsp;nearly 20%&nbsp;during the holidays, when families face increased fire risks such as cooking and heating.“Disasters don’t take holidays — and neither do our volunteers,” said Jill Orton, Region CEO of the American Red Cross. “Thanks to generous donations, they have the resources to deliver comfort, hope and support to help people recover. Through these simple acts of giving, we come together as a community to bring light to a family’s darkest days — right when it’s needed most.”This holiday season, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszL2O6yAQQOGngQ6LwcPPFBRp8hoRZsYJuk58F6xY-_arrLb9jnQ4u1TRBi0ZYvAJwHunH3mhaGuR6v1CwGvCdZ1xSZgiFGFLuuVAaJ33kEpiusFsOS0WwcMcQKEdjeVf-zLP0jbpw4RQ2YdQQzL9jd1Nn6C3_DiO_2q-KHdV7nqe59SFa9_HmPZ-V-6qn8KtmC6blCGmcf6F2x-o-eKstUS6503O7zHV0rf2agqtlPsmvXDbp5ccehxd5Pk5cIwAS0QT4kIGqUZDfg0mRoupohBFp9_Z_QQAAP__56lWAA">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;to make a financial donation or&nbsp;to give back through volunteering.&nbsp;You can also make an appointment to give blood or platelets.&nbsp;The need for blood is constant — and just like disasters, medical emergencies don’t take holidays.How Local Responders Helped in Nebraska in 2025<ul>
 <li>Responded to nearly 350 home fires, helping&nbsp;more than 1,150 people&nbsp;with relief and recovery support. The Red Cross assesses and addresses the immediate needs of disaster victims and starts them on the road to recovery.</li><li>Installed more than 2,600 free smoke alarms&nbsp;in homes that needed them. Along with installing new alarms, volunteers check batteries in existing smoke alarms and help families create home fire escape plans, making homes safer.</li><li>&nbsp;Collected nearly 130,000 units of blood&nbsp;through&nbsp;more than 5,000 blood drives,&nbsp;ensuring blood was available for those who needed it,&nbsp;including people facing life-threatening conditions like cancer, sickle cell disease, childbirth complications and traumatic injuries.&nbsp;Patients rely on a consistent blood supply to survive and heal — and it’s the blood already on the shelves that helps save lives in an emergency.</li><li>Provided more than 1,500 services to military members, veterans and their families. This includes support before, during and after deployments, along with helping navigate life as a veteran.</li>
 </ul><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNEIARedCross%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02iBzqP6PTmaBcEhhMoDr2qm7sTiaujELoeXMqCccPQcef3CpMJs6Robp8FKdWatYPl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="615" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJw0zEuO6yAQheHVwAyLwjwHDDLxNqIy1HVQsH0bUKzsvpVW9_Q_n06OyictLacIzhoPYIzij7gG6RFREYADkDhrn431yoEMZqWVl2iDlsoY8OhzuMMss1-lBgOzBaZlL5me5UvsWCq1LqxN2VibrBftpZuaPgOv8THG_87mG1MLU8t1XVOjnNrZ-3S2jamlngkrU8tBa8P-xI_CdxfjFPk8cNCfEVt5lWObHmOvfKdcUDSqhJ1EyfEn3H8Dm29KShkCb7HS9e5TwlbLUZiWhFulhrmc00GD99GI9s9Ddg5gdVpYtwahQ3IimH9WOCe1T5pCcIq_ovoOAAD__2dLaNk">Red Cross of Nebraska Year in Review webpage</a>&nbsp;for stories about how people from Nebraska helped in 2025.&nbsp;About the American Red Cross:The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEGOKiEQgOHTwI4ORQNFLVi48RqGpkolD_UNdOzM7SdOZvv9yc_Zpept1JIBY0gAITh9z0ih4hocYoCysTisSa7MpQJLItItR_LWhQCpJKYLrJbTZj0EWCMob2dj-de-zKO0LmOaGCuHGGtMZrz9cMsn6J7v-_5frSflzsqdj-NYhnAdrzmX17jph3ArZkiXMsU0zr9w-QO1npy1lkiP3OX4nksto7dnU95KuXUZhdtrecqu5z5EHp8DIwJs6E3EjYyniobCNRpE61P1QoROv7P7CQAA__8NVFVt">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEFuwyAQQNHTmB3WMMAMLFhElXKAXiAiMElo7bjFbqz29FWqbt-Xfk0YigNSkgyTD8Z4j-qWgAUFgFhsvPhsnQ_BMKOvhSyiVy1RdIDem5BDjSdjoYYzOOONJTM4WFuV9_ap59wm6asmKtUTFQq6P1zH8RnUlG7b9jHYw4DHAY_7vo8v_evndXnLh1l6K_mex6Vf1Sy1Zd1lkryKbjX9wekfBntAAIhR9TTJ_r2OJfep3dvgQPJ1kp5rW8a7bGrdusj8PFRmY87sNPE5ahcL6-gvpJnBheIkRkb1SPgbAAD__wT7V1k">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or follow us on social media.

Local Red Cross volunteers provide lifeline for families strained by 2025 disasters

North Platte Area RSVP's Holiday Gift Wrapping schedule

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 15, 2025

NORFOLK, Neb.
A 49-year-old Ogallala woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at a Madison County intersection, authorities said.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred about 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Highway 32 on the edge of Madison.

According to investigators, a white 2020 International straight truck traveling west on Highway 32 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a silver 2017 Jeep SUV that was traveling south on Highway 81. The Jeep was forced into the southwest ditch, where it came to rest. The straight truck spun around, came to rest facing east on Highway 32 and tipped onto its side in the southwest ditch.

The driver of the Jeep, Robin Cobaugh of Ogallala, was transported by Madison Rescue to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk with life-saving measures in progress, authorities said. She later died from her injuries at the hospital.

The driver of the straight truck, 54-year-old Jose Figueredo, was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and motor vehicle homicide. He is being held in the Madison County Jail.

Authorities said seat belts were in use by both drivers at the time of the crash.

Agencies responding to the scene included the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Nebraska State Patrol. The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the State Patrol.

NORFOLK, Neb.
A 49-year-old Ogallala woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning at a Madison County intersection, authorities said.The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the crash occurred about 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Highway 32 on the edge of Madison.According to investigators, a white 2020 International straight truck traveling west on Highway 32 failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a silver 2017 Jeep SUV that was traveling south on Highway 81. The Jeep was forced into the southwest ditch, where it came to rest. The straight truck spun around, came to rest facing east on Highway 32 and tipped onto its side in the southwest ditch.The driver of the Jeep, Robin Cobaugh of Ogallala, was transported by Madison Rescue to Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk with life-saving measures in progress, authorities said. She later died from her injuries at the hospital.The driver of the straight truck, 54-year-old Jose Figueredo, was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and motor vehicle homicide. He is being held in the Madison County Jail.Authorities said seat belts were in use by both drivers at the time of the crash.Agencies responding to the scene included the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Madison Volunteer Fire and Rescue and the Nebraska State Patrol. The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office and the State Patrol.

Ogallala Woman Killed in Madison County Crash Near Norfolk

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint toadmin@northplattepost.com.

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 </figure>****<h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2>Temporarily Unavailable****<a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a>This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint toadmin@northplattepost.com.

The Hot Sheets, December 14, 2025

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - A fugitive wanted nationwide since 2018 was taken into custody in North Platte after deputies confirmed he was the subject of a full extradition warrant, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they received information Saturday, Dec. 13, that Jorge Fonseca-Dominguez was staying at a residence in North Platte. Further investigation confirmed Fonseca-Dominguez was wanted on a nationwide extradition warrant and was listed on the U.S. Marshals Service most wanted list.

Authorities said Fonseca-Dominguez had been a fugitive from justice since 2018. He was previously sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the United States.

The sheriff’s office said Fonseca-Dominguez violated the conditions of his supervised release by illegally returning to the United States after being deported and by failing to report to his probation officer.

According to law enforcement, Fonseca-Dominguez has an extensive criminal history that includes disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, driving while intoxicated and multiple drug-related charges.

Fonseca-Dominguez was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Lincoln County Detention Center, where he is being held pending extradition.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - A fugitive wanted nationwide since 2018 was taken into custody in North Platte after deputies confirmed he was the subject of a full extradition warrant, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.<figure>
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 </figure>Deputies said they received information Saturday, Dec. 13, that Jorge Fonseca-Dominguez was staying at a residence in North Platte. Further investigation confirmed Fonseca-Dominguez was wanted on a nationwide extradition warrant and was listed on the U.S. Marshals Service most wanted list.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLincolnCountySheriffsOfficeNP%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0LhoSoCj9u4E8DPF7cPhuLhWpQbZy9ZVxGKUMGuQQykNEZzrnCrqF6WHENDUB8DvFl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Authorities said Fonseca-Dominguez had been a fugitive from justice since 2018. He was previously sentenced to 10 months in prison for illegal re-entry into the United States.The sheriff’s office said Fonseca-Dominguez violated the conditions of his supervised release by illegally returning to the United States after being deported and by failing to report to his probation officer.According to law enforcement, Fonseca-Dominguez has an extensive criminal history that includes disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, driving while intoxicated and multiple drug-related charges.Fonseca-Dominguez was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Lincoln County Detention Center, where he is being held pending extradition.

Nationwide Fugitive Arrested in North Platte, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Says

(North Platte, Nebraska, December 12, 2025) – With the holiday season upon us, the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) of North Platte has decided to continue our tradition of gifting two employees of a tourism driven business a basket of goodies to help them put together their holiday feasts! Each business that is a member of TAC puts in the name of one employee or volunteer from their organization that they would like to gift a meal to. These names are drawn, and one Thanksgiving basket is given, and one Christmas basket is given. TAC provides the turkey for the Thanksgiving basket and the ham for the Christmas basket, and the side dishes are donated by TAC members. This year the recipient of the Thanksgiving basket is an employee of the Avid/Candlewood Suites and they received their meal the week of Thanksgiving. The recipient of the Christmas basket is an employee of the Quality Inn, and their basket will be delivered the week of Christmas.

The purpose of the Tourism Advisory Council is to advance the tourism industry in the City of North Platte/Lincoln County. We raise the standard and upgrade the economy of the tourism/lodging industry and maintain a front-line training program for all front-line employees because they all have a direct influence on tourism traffic. We also encourage and maintain truthfulness and fair play in advertising and general business practices, and we try to bring about a better public understanding of the aims and benefits of the tourism industry. We are continually working to establish a forum where ideas, information, and experience regarding the tourism industry can be exchanged to help better us all.

When we all work together to increase tourism within our community and to educate people about the benefits that tourism has on our community, we are more successful. It takes a lot of hard-working individuals to keep every business of TAC not only running but succeeding. That is why it is important to us that we recognize one of these individuals by gifting them this holiday basket. We would like to wish happy holidays to not only the recipient of this gift, but to everyone involved in this community. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without all of you!

(North Platte, Nebraska, December 12, 2025) – With the holiday season upon us, the Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) of North Platte has decided to continue our tradition of gifting two employees of a tourism driven business a basket of goodies to help them put together their holiday feasts! Each business that is a member of TAC puts in the name of one employee or volunteer from their organization that they would like to gift a meal to. These names are drawn, and one Thanksgiving basket is given, and one Christmas basket is given. TAC provides the turkey for the Thanksgiving basket and the ham for the Christmas basket, and the side dishes are donated by TAC members. This year the recipient of the Thanksgiving basket is an employee of the Avid/Candlewood Suites and they received their meal the week of Thanksgiving. The recipient of the Christmas basket is an employee of the Quality Inn, and their basket will be delivered the week of Christmas.The purpose of the Tourism Advisory Council is to advance the tourism industry in the City of North Platte/Lincoln County. We raise the standard and upgrade the economy of the tourism/lodging industry and maintain a front-line training program for all front-line employees because they all have a direct influence on tourism traffic. We also encourage and maintain truthfulness and fair play in advertising and general business practices, and we try to bring about a better public understanding of the aims and benefits of the tourism industry. We are continually working to establish a forum where ideas, information, and experience regarding the tourism industry can be exchanged to help better us all.When we all work together to increase tourism within our community and to educate people about the benefits that tourism has on our community, we are more successful. It takes a lot of hard-working individuals to keep every business of TAC not only running but succeeding. That is why it is important to us that we recognize one of these individuals by gifting them this holiday basket. We would like to wish happy holidays to not only the recipient of this gift, but to everyone involved in this community. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without all of you!

North Platte Tourism Council Delivers Holiday Meal Baskets to Local Hospitality Workers

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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets, December 13, 2025

NORTH PLATTE — With the National Finals Rodeo underway in Las Vegas, the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee is inviting fans to gather for a special watch party tonight, Dec. 12,&nbsp; at the Lincoln RV Park.

Committee members Shelli Arensdorf and Heather Harwager said the event was inspired by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, which encouraged major rodeos nationwide to host viewing gatherings and supplied official NFR merchandise for giveaways.

“We got notification from the PRCA asking if committees would want to do a watch party, and they’d give us some swag and things to give away,” Arensdorf said. “That’s how it all started.”

The watch party falls on Round 9 of the NFR, a night when world title races typically tighten. Harwager said doors open at 7 p.m., with the live feed of the rodeo beginning at 7:45 p.m.

Guests can arrive early for a nacho bar, cash bar, and drawings for NFR-themed prizes. Admission is $10 at the door, and no advance tickets are required. An NFR pool drawing will also be available.

Harwager said the evening is designed to celebrate rodeo fans while also thanking the volunteers who help stage the Buffalo Bill Rodeo each June.

“Our rodeo and Nebraskaland Days are all made up of volunteers,” Arensdorf said. “It’s a way to give back to them and thank them for the time they give every year.”

While preparing for the watch party, the committee is also planning for future rodeos. Arensdorf said many contract acts are booked through 2029, and she will travel to upcoming conventions to secure additional entertainers.

“If you enjoy rodeo — and especially the Buffalo Bill Rodeo — this night has your name on it,” Harwager said. “Come early, grab some nachos, pick a good spot and enjoy Round 9 with us.”

The watch party begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Lincoln RV Park in North Platte.

NORTH PLATTE — With the National Finals Rodeo underway in Las Vegas, the Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee is inviting fans to gather for a special watch party tonight, Dec. 12,&nbsp; at the Lincoln RV Park.Committee members Shelli Arensdorf and Heather Harwager said the event was inspired by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, which encouraged major rodeos nationwide to host viewing gatherings and supplied official NFR merchandise for giveaways.“We got notification from the PRCA asking if committees would want to do a watch party, and they’d give us some swag and things to give away,” Arensdorf said. “That’s how it all started.”The watch party falls on Round 9 of the NFR, a night when world title races typically tighten. Harwager said doors open at 7 p.m., with the live feed of the rodeo beginning at 7:45 p.m.Guests can arrive early for a nacho bar, cash bar, and drawings for NFR-themed prizes. Admission is $10 at the door, and no advance tickets are required. An NFR pool drawing will also be available.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnebraskalanddays%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02DRp3JQFdZmWN961YUgvqM3qwF1C7qMUDx3QrTXY3JfDnC7pCCCZVQrvvN2pubXSHl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="609" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>Harwager said the evening is designed to celebrate rodeo fans while also thanking the volunteers who help stage the Buffalo Bill Rodeo each June.“Our rodeo and Nebraskaland Days are all made up of volunteers,” Arensdorf said. “It’s a way to give back to them and thank them for the time they give every year.”While preparing for the watch party, the committee is also planning for future rodeos. Arensdorf said many contract acts are booked through 2029, and she will travel to upcoming conventions to secure additional entertainers.“If you enjoy rodeo — and especially the Buffalo Bill Rodeo — this night has your name on it,” Harwager said. “Come early, grab some nachos, pick a good spot and enjoy Round 9 with us.”The watch party begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Lincoln RV Park in North Platte.

Buffalo Bill Rodeo Committee Plans NFR Watch Party in North Platte Tonight

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The Hot Sheets: December 12, 2025

DECEMBER 10, 2025 –&nbsp;In celebration of the holiday season, the American Red Cross is hosting special&nbsp;Holiday Blood Drives&nbsp;at four locations across Central Nebraska on December 23. Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment and give the gift of life during this critical time of year.

The holiday season often brings a decline in blood donations due to busy schedules, festive activities and inclement weather. Yet, patients in hospitals still rely on lifesaving transfusions every day. By donating blood, you can bring comfort and hope to someone in need—gifts more meaningful than anything found in a store.

As a special thank you,&nbsp;all who come to give at these Holiday Blood Drives will receive an&nbsp;exclusive long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt,&nbsp;while supplies last, and be&nbsp;entered to win a $500 e-gift card&nbsp;of their choosing.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent&nbsp;where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEtuwyAURuHVmBmWeZgLAwaZZBvRNfxOaHHcglW3u69Sdfod6eSofbKTE4iK3GyCIh3EIzKtWBeA2RrDRmGareXES8ouK6yiRBdMWLLTWBzNN-V4JfKBiGbFg516yXgvn3LjUtG6dBS8C0RLlsf32xbGVxA1Po7jYzCXQV8HfT3Pc2zIqe29j3u7iw25sGyo4A5ZcvyD2z8M5qKC18GKFivOnz4mbrU8y2An8L2icS77-MQh-tGA7XXA6jUl5eUU7CStSl76nJ1EoJngFGhl8RX1bwAAAP__uuZX9Q">redcross.org</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszE9O6zAQgPHTxDtH8Z_MeBZeVE_qAd4Fqkk8bl2cBpxAgNOjIra_T_pStGH2AyiJBmF0ZNCSukWw7NlxdjlP7LxNIZtxmDEB5DGbrEoEcjQlsDIBjhcDnBEDIeJouPPDVpK8lDe9cKnSNg1IAQhxSnr_vC_UP4Oq8bbvr507dfbc2fNxHP2_9v79f73zaZFWZn5wv7arWiQV1k2q8Ca6pPgLlz_o3MlQsORVi1WOr62fudXyKJ0fhK9VGqey9g_Z1bY3keV5kBwszibogfygvZmDDimBFsIRBYxgZvUR7U8AAAD__zSJWmI">CruzRojaAmericana.org</a>, or follow us on social media.

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 </figure>DECEMBER 10, 2025 –&nbsp;In celebration of the holiday season, the American Red Cross is hosting special&nbsp;Holiday Blood Drives&nbsp;at four locations across Central Nebraska on December 23. Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment and give the gift of life during this critical time of year.The holiday season often brings a decline in blood donations due to busy schedules, festive activities and inclement weather. Yet, patients in hospitals still rely on lifesaving transfusions every day. By donating blood, you can bring comfort and hope to someone in need—gifts more meaningful than anything found in a store.Holiday Blood Drives<ul>
 <li>North Platte:&nbsp;Venue 304 (306 E 5th&nbsp;Street, North Platte, NE 69101)Tuesday, December 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.</li><li>Tuesday, December 23, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.</li><li>Grand Island:&nbsp;Calvary Lutheran Church (1304 N. Custer Street, Grand Island, NE 68801)Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.</li><li>Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.</li><li>Hastings:&nbsp;First Paul’s Lutheran Church (501 N. Burlington, Hastings, NE 68901Tuesday, December 23, Noon- 6 p.m.</li><li>Tuesday, December 23, Noon- 6 p.m.</li><li>Kearney:&nbsp;Ft. Kearney Chapter (520 W. 48th&nbsp;Street, Kearney, NE 68847)Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.</li><li>Tuesday, December 23, Noon-6 p.m.</li>
 </ul>How to Make an Appointment<ul>
 <li>Download the free&nbsp;Red Cross Blood Donor App</li><li>Visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.cisionone.cision.com/c/eJwszEFu6yAQgOHTwA7LYJuBBYtIT77AO0AEzDimxSYFN256-ipVt98v_eiUiWOvOTkJehqsBGX56mBSwZuwIMVlMlYNQYYoQ5wW2_c2Ik9O28EG1IqChukqtV8AjAWASXo29i0hvacPsfmUqTahwRptAQKK4-tts90r8OzW47g3NlyYmpmaz_PsKmGspbWQS8Gu1BtT8y09qFuPLTM1Y00PEpXaZz4aG-bvdP9_L3srlQ3_dkp-LTmhf_KNMHlRKZNvJBK6X7j-ARsu0hplR15dpvPZuuhrTntiY0_-lql6TKXb6eDtqETb60CLURClEb0dezHKaIRB1IIsTEBaEiyeP5z6CQAA__8O6m31">RedCrossBlood.org</a></li><li>Call&nbsp;1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)</li><li>Enable the&nbsp;Blood Donor Skill&nbsp;on any Alexa Echo device</li><li>Use sponsor code:&nbsp;NEIAHoliday</li>
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Republicans call his visit ‘opportunistic and disappointing,’ say it ‘does nothing to help’ Lexington

&nbsp;U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a registered nonpartisan, held a press conference in Lexington, Nebraska, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Across the street from a Tyson beef plant set to close at the end of January, Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn accused the company of breaking a century-old law aimed at preventing anti-competitive behavior by meatpackers.

Osborn, a registered nonpartisan running against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in 2026, pointed to his time as a former labor leader in an Omaha Kellogg’s plant to say he knows “what it feels like” to give a company “complete loyalty” and said workers feel betrayed. He said Tyson’s quarterly earnings report won’t feel the ripple effects that the town will face.

He said Tyson is trying to maximize profits at the expense of producers and customers in violation of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/packers-and-stockyards-act/faq#:~:text=Answer:%20The%20Packers%20and%20Stockyards%20Act%20(the,in%20the%20livestock%2C%20meat%2C%20and%20poultry%20industries." target="_blank">the Packers and Stockyards Act</a>, a federal law passed in 1921. That law was meant to promote competitiveness and fair practices in the livestock, meat and poultry industries and ensure&nbsp;payment protection. The law also prohibits deception and fraud in those markets.

Tyson officials had no immediate comment.

Osborn called the move to close the plant and not sell it to a competitor “market manipulation” and said Tyson is “destroying 5 percent of America’s beef processing capacity.” Basel Musharbash, an antitrust lawyer from Texas, also spoke at the press conference, saying the “law is on Lexington’s side.”

“The legal analysis here is pretty straightforward,” Musharbash said. “The Lexington plant accounts for around 5% of the nation’s cattle.&nbsp; By shutting down a plant that slaughters such a large portion of the cattle in this region and the country, Tyson will single-handedly reshape the nation’s cattle markets from boom to bust.”&nbsp;

Musharbash said the move would force Nebraska “ranchers to accept lower prices, and Tyson will be able to make higher profits.”

In response to the plant closure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture told the Nebraska Examiner this week that it would “continue to monitor the closure of the plant to ensure compliance with the Packers and Stockyards Act, including ensuring that livestock sellers are issued timely and accurate payments.”

Lexington, a west-central Nebraska city home to more than 10,000 people, has been dealing with the aftermath of Tyson’s decision to close the plant, which will result in the combined layoffs of up to 3,200 workers. Osborn asked where are state federal delegation.

“The people of Lexington need their elected officials to fight now more than ever,” Osborn said. “They don’t have time for reports to come out and investigations to happen. … The law that’s been on the books for over 100 years should be enforced. … So pick up the damn phone, call [U.S. Agriculture Secretary]&nbsp;Brooke Rollins and get the USDA to enforce the law.”&nbsp;

Ricketts, in a call Wednesday with reporters, said his team is looking into any allegation of wrongdoing by Tyson. Ricketts said he had talked with Tyson CEO&nbsp; Johnny King about “making sure that that facility can continue to be used for job creation.”

Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican whose family runs a hog operation based in Columbus, has said the state got its “butts kicked” by the closure. State&nbsp;agencies have&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/agencies-groups-reach-out-to-tyson-workers-as-lexington-beef-plant-closure-nears/">partnered with Lexington nonprofits and other groups</a>&nbsp;to help the workers affected.

But Ricketts’ campaign and several elected Republicans criticized the visit to&nbsp;Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith saying the congressional delegation is working with the governor to help the people of Lexington find new jobs and connect them with available help.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Dan Osborn parachuting in for a press conference does nothing to help the Lexington community,” Smith said.

Nebraska 1st District U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican from Norfolk, has emphasized that the state dealt with a similar Tyson plant closure in 2006 in his hometown. Flood, in a video posted on social media by his office, said it&nbsp;“stripped the plant bare” and the property couldn’t be used as a beef processing facility.

He said the plant still sits empty today.&nbsp;

Former U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., criticized Osborn during his 2024 Senate race against her for helping drive the Omaha Kellogg’s plant out of business. Its leaders announced the plant would close in 2026, though the union leaders who followed Osborn didn’t blame the concessions he negotiated.

The Ricketts campaign, in a statement Tuesday, said Osborn was “heavy on grandstanding but offered no help or solutions to those impacted in Lexington.” Will Coup, a Ricketts campaign spokesperson, said Ricketts is working with state leaders to keep jobs in the community. He called the closure devastating.

“Senator Ricketts will continue approaching this like a natural disaster, with work carried out locally, directed by the state and supported by the federal government,” Coup said. “Nebraskans will overcome this together.”&nbsp;

Osborn’s campaign had organized a listening session for Tyson workers at a local restaurant in the middle of the day Tuesday, after the press conference, but no workers showed up. The Osborn campaign said they would reach out to the workers who had expressed interest in the listening session to set meetings with the former labor leader at a later date.&nbsp;

State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, in a social media post this week, said the closing of the Tyson plant was heartbreaking news for many families in her district and the community of Lexington. She criticized Osborn for “using this community’s hardship to score campaign points,” calling it&nbsp; “opportunistic and disappointing.”

Osborn said it was important to him to come to advocate for the workers because in his eyes, no one is advocating for them.

<h2>Republicans call his visit ‘opportunistic and disappointing,’ say it ‘does nothing to help’ Lexington</h2>By Juan Salinas | Nebraska Examiner<figure>
 <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3296-1536x1024.jpg" alt="&nbsp;U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a registered nonpartisan, held a press conference in Lexington, Nebraska, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a registered nonpartisan, held a press conference in Lexington, Nebraska, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp;U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn, a registered nonpartisan, held a press conference in Lexington, Nebraska, on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)LEXINGTON, Neb. — Across the street from a Tyson beef plant set to close at the end of January, Nebraska U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn accused the company of breaking a century-old law aimed at preventing anti-competitive behavior by meatpackers.Osborn, a registered nonpartisan running against U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., in 2026, pointed to his time as a former labor leader in an Omaha Kellogg’s plant to say he knows “what it feels like” to give a company “complete loyalty” and said workers feel betrayed. He said Tyson’s quarterly earnings report won’t feel the ripple effects that the town will face.<figure>
 <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2333-300x200.jpg" alt="Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at an event at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Oct. 19, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts speaks at an event at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Oct. 19, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>He said Tyson is trying to maximize profits at the expense of producers and customers in violation of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/packers-and-stockyards-act/faq#:~:text=Answer:%20The%20Packers%20and%20Stockyards%20Act%20(the,in%20the%20livestock%2C%20meat%2C%20and%20poultry%20industries." target="_blank">the Packers and Stockyards Act</a>, a federal law passed in 1921. That law was meant to promote competitiveness and fair practices in the livestock, meat and poultry industries and ensure&nbsp;payment protection. The law also prohibits deception and fraud in those markets.Tyson officials had no immediate comment.Osborn called the move to close the plant and not sell it to a competitor “market manipulation” and said Tyson is “destroying 5 percent of America’s beef processing capacity.” Basel Musharbash, an antitrust lawyer from Texas, also spoke at the press conference, saying the “law is on Lexington’s side.”“The legal analysis here is pretty straightforward,” Musharbash said. “The Lexington plant accounts for around 5% of the nation’s cattle.&nbsp; By shutting down a plant that slaughters such a large portion of the cattle in this region and the country, Tyson will single-handedly reshape the nation’s cattle markets from boom to bust.”&nbsp;Musharbash said the move would force Nebraska “ranchers to accept lower prices, and Tyson will be able to make higher profits.”In response to the plant closure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture told the Nebraska Examiner this week that it would “continue to monitor the closure of the plant to ensure compliance with the Packers and Stockyards Act, including ensuring that livestock sellers are issued timely and accurate payments.”<figure>
 <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3262-300x200.jpg" alt="A Lexington water tower on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>A Lexington water tower on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>Lexington, a west-central Nebraska city home to more than 10,000 people, has been dealing with the aftermath of Tyson’s decision to close the plant, which will result in the combined layoffs of up to 3,200 workers. Osborn asked where are state federal delegation.“The people of Lexington need their elected officials to fight now more than ever,” Osborn said. “They don’t have time for reports to come out and investigations to happen. … The law that’s been on the books for over 100 years should be enforced. … So pick up the damn phone, call [U.S. Agriculture Secretary]&nbsp;Brooke Rollins and get the USDA to enforce the law.”&nbsp;Ricketts, in a call Wednesday with reporters, said his team is looking into any allegation of wrongdoing by Tyson. Ricketts said he had talked with Tyson CEO&nbsp; Johnny King about “making sure that that facility can continue to be used for job creation.”Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican whose family runs a hog operation based in Columbus, has said the state got its “butts kicked” by the closure. State&nbsp;agencies have&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/agencies-groups-reach-out-to-tyson-workers-as-lexington-beef-plant-closure-nears/">partnered with Lexington nonprofits and other groups</a>&nbsp;to help the workers affected.But Ricketts’ campaign and several elected Republicans criticized the visit to&nbsp;Nebraska’s 3rd Congressional District, with U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith saying the congressional delegation is working with the governor to help the people of Lexington find new jobs and connect them with available help.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Dan Osborn parachuting in for a press conference does nothing to help the Lexington community,” Smith said.Nebraska 1st District U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican from Norfolk, has emphasized that the state dealt with a similar Tyson plant closure in 2006 in his hometown. Flood, in a video posted on social media by his office, said it&nbsp;“stripped the plant bare” and the property couldn’t be used as a beef processing facility.<figure>
 <img src="https://nebraskaexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IMG_3284-300x200.jpg" alt="The Tyson beef plant in Lexington on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)" />
 <figcaption>The Tyson beef plant in Lexington on Dec. 9, 2025. (Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)</figcaption>
 </figure>He said the plant still sits empty today.&nbsp;Former U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., criticized Osborn during his 2024 Senate race against her for helping drive the Omaha Kellogg’s plant out of business. Its leaders announced the plant would close in 2026, though the union leaders who followed Osborn didn’t blame the concessions he negotiated.The Ricketts campaign, in a statement Tuesday, said Osborn was “heavy on grandstanding but offered no help or solutions to those impacted in Lexington.” Will Coup, a Ricketts campaign spokesperson, said Ricketts is working with state leaders to keep jobs in the community. He called the closure devastating.“Senator Ricketts will continue approaching this like a natural disaster, with work carried out locally, directed by the state and supported by the federal government,” Coup said. “Nebraskans will overcome this together.”&nbsp;Osborn’s campaign had organized a listening session for Tyson workers at a local restaurant in the middle of the day Tuesday, after the press conference, but no workers showed up. The Osborn campaign said they would reach out to the workers who had expressed interest in the listening session to set meetings with the former labor leader at a later date.&nbsp;State Sen. Teresa Ibach of Sumner, in a social media post this week, said the closing of the Tyson plant was heartbreaking news for many families in her district and the community of Lexington. She criticized Osborn for “using this community’s hardship to score campaign points,” calling it&nbsp; “opportunistic and disappointing.”Osborn said it was important to him to come to advocate for the workers because in his eyes, no one is advocating for them.

Dan Osborn says Tyson manipulated beef market with Nebraska plant closure

 The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) has awarded $17,000.00 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. The following students have been awarded a NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year: 

Lucy Mendez, a junior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting and Journalism; Eli Rodriguez, a sophomore at University of Nebraska – Lincoln pursuing a double major in Sports Media &amp; Communication and Broadcasting; Jacqueline Ruiz-Rodriguez, a junior at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting &amp; Journalism; and Barrett Stearns, a sophomore at Wayne State College, pursuing a dual major in Sports Media and Mass Communication. 

Current NBA Board Chairmen Mark Jensen, President of MWB Broadcasting II, LLC said, “Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to celebrate our scholarship winners, whose talent and ambition promise to illuminate the future of our industry. May these scholarships open doors to new opportunities and be a vote of confidence in their abilities.” 

The NBAF offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated higher education institutions in Nebraska. Qualified applications are reviewed by a panel of NBA board members. Scholarship levels are $5,000.00 (Marty Riemenschneider Scholarship), $3,500 (Dick Palmquist Scholarship) and $2,500.00 (NBA Foundation Scholarship). The number of scholarships and total dollar amount awarded each year is at the discretion of the NBA board of directors based on application quality and quantity. More than $350,000 in college scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and NBAF since 1977.

Omaha, NE: The Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation (NBAF) has awarded $17,000.00 in scholarships to four students who are currently attending Nebraska universities with aspirations to work in broadcasting upon their graduation. The following students have been awarded a NBAF scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year: Lucy Mendez, a junior at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting and Journalism; Eli Rodriguez, a sophomore at University of Nebraska – Lincoln pursuing a double major in Sports Media &amp; Communication and Broadcasting; Jacqueline Ruiz-Rodriguez, a junior at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, pursuing a dual major in Broadcasting &amp; Journalism; and Barrett Stearns, a sophomore at Wayne State College, pursuing a dual major in Sports Media and Mass Communication. Current NBA Board Chairmen Mark Jensen, President of MWB Broadcasting II, LLC said, “Nebraska Broadcasters Association Foundation is proud to celebrate our scholarship winners, whose talent and ambition promise to illuminate the future of our industry. May these scholarships open doors to new opportunities and be a vote of confidence in their abilities.” The NBAF offers scholarships to assist students enrolled in radio and/or television broadcasting or broadcast journalism educational programs at designated higher education institutions in Nebraska. Qualified applications are reviewed by a panel of NBA board members. Scholarship levels are $5,000.00 (Marty Riemenschneider Scholarship), $3,500 (Dick Palmquist Scholarship) and $2,500.00 (NBA Foundation Scholarship). The number of scholarships and total dollar amount awarded each year is at the discretion of the NBA board of directors based on application quality and quantity. More than $350,000 in college scholarships have been awarded by the NBA and NBAF since 1977.

NBA Foundation Awards $17,000 in College Scholarships

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The Hot Sheets: December 9, 2025

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The Hot Sheets: December 8, 2025

OGALLALA — The Ogallala City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, where members will review several infrastructure items, financial updates and end-of-year certifications.

The meeting will open with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the Nov. 25 meeting. The council is also set to consider awarding the contract for the 2025 Western Diamonds Overflow Parking Lot Overlay project. Additional consent items include approval of City Maintenance Agreement No. 43, the accompanying Certificate of Compliance, and authorization to seek Requests for Proposals for SCADA system improvements for both the water and wastewater departments.

The agenda does not list any scheduled public hearings, though time has been reserved for public forum.

City Clerk-Treasurer updates will include the November 2025 financial report and discussion on rescheduling the council meeting currently set for Dec. 23, which falls during the holiday week.

Under department and committee recommendations, Community Development will provide a KCAD office update from Mary Wilson. The council will also consider the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent, presented as Resolution 2322.

City Attorney and City Manager reports are expected to cover ongoing legal matters and project updates, respectively, followed by updates from council members.

The agenda notes that council may enter closed session if needed, and that all written materials to be discussed will be available to the public during the meeting as required under Nebraska law.

The meeting will be held at Ogallala City Hall, 411 East 2nd Street.

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 </figure>OGALLALA — The Ogallala City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. at City Hall, where members will review several infrastructure items, financial updates and end-of-year certifications.The meeting will open with routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes from the Nov. 25 meeting. The council is also set to consider awarding the contract for the 2025 Western Diamonds Overflow Parking Lot Overlay project. Additional consent items include approval of City Maintenance Agreement No. 43, the accompanying Certificate of Compliance, and authorization to seek Requests for Proposals for SCADA system improvements for both the water and wastewater departments.The agenda does not list any scheduled public hearings, though time has been reserved for public forum.City Clerk-Treasurer updates will include the November 2025 financial report and discussion on rescheduling the council meeting currently set for Dec. 23, which falls during the holiday week.Under department and committee recommendations, Community Development will provide a KCAD office update from Mary Wilson. The council will also consider the Year-End Certification of the City Street Superintendent, presented as Resolution 2322.City Attorney and City Manager reports are expected to cover ongoing legal matters and project updates, respectively, followed by updates from council members.The agenda notes that council may enter closed session if needed, and that all written materials to be discussed will be available to the public during the meeting as required under Nebraska law.The meeting will be held at Ogallala City Hall, 411 East 2nd Street.

Ogallala City Council to Consider Infrastructure Contracts, Financial Report at Dec. 9 Meeting

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765084485788.jpeg" alt="Taylor Trembly - Assault Domestic 3rd Degree" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765084456897.jpeg" alt="Jamie Ruth - Fugitive from Justice" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765212876260.jpeg" alt="Ashley Clark - Warrant/Shoplifting &lt;$500" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765212949218.jpeg" alt="Bradley Clark - Terroristic Threats, Use of Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony, Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest, Theft by Shoplifting $0-$500" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765212988994.jpeg" alt="Brian Loving - Driving Under Revocation/Impound-4th/Subs" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765213045510.jpeg" alt="Joseph Robinson - Gosper County-Failure to Pay-Speeding 06-10 mph, County/State" />
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 </figure>****<h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2>Temporarily Unavailable****<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 7, 2025

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997567669.jpeg" alt="David Barragan - Safekeep-Other USMS" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997586292.jpeg" alt="Dakota Bell - Possession of Marijuana 1oz or less" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997601273.jpeg" alt="Christopher Boe - Fail to Register As A Sex Offender, Failure to Appear-Possession of Controlled Substance" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997619675.jpeg" alt="Joseph Buttercase - Safekeep Other-USMS" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997725605.jpeg" alt="Richard Harris - Safekeep Other - USMS" />
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 </figure>****<h2>Keith County Jail</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997847159.jpeg" alt="Kilani Tago - Motor Vehicle Homicide" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997858330.jpeg" alt="Pedro Carrizales - Court Commitment" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764998145160.jpeg" alt="Bryan Vallejo - Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Failure to Appear-Theft-Shoplifting $0-$500/2nd, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Failure to Appear-Theft Unlawful Taking $0-$5000, Possession of Marijuana 1 oz, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Driving Under Suspension, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Reckless Driving" />
 <figcaption>Bryan Vallejo - Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Failure to Appear-Theft-Shoplifting $0-$500/2nd, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Failure to Appear-Theft Unlawful Taking $0-$5000, Possession of Marijuana 1 oz, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Driving Under Suspension, Dawson County Sheriff's Office-Warrant-Reckless Driving</figcaption>
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This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 6, 2025

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764907695198.jpeg" alt="Matthew Sechler - Refusal to Submit Breath/Chem Test" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764877143230.jpeg" alt="Alonzo Felipe-Baltazar - Buffalo County Warrant-Driving Under Influence-.08-1st Offense, Driving Under Suspension-3rd" />
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 </figure>****<h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2>Temporarily Unavailable****<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 5, 2025

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 </figure>****<h2>Buffalo County Jail</h2>Temporarily Unavailable****<div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://northplattepost.com/category/arrests/" target="_blank">Click Here To See Past Hot Sheets</a></h2> 

This information is not a criminal history. Criminal charges are often dropped or reduced. All individuals included in this post are presumed innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The North Platte Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint to admin@northplattepost.com. </div>

The Hot Sheets: December 4, 2025

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post

When Tyson Foods announced last month it would close its longtime beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, the news sent shockwaves across the state and prompted sharp responses from local and state officials. But the same corporate announcement also included another major development — one affecting more than 1,700 workers nearly 600 miles away.

On the same day Tyson unveiled the Lexington closure, the company also confirmed it would eliminate the B-shift at its beef facility in Amarillo, Texas, cutting approximately 1,761 jobs and consolidating the plant into a single full-capacity shift beginning early next year.

The dual actions were part of the same restructuring plan aimed at “right-sizing” Tyson’s beef business, which the company says has faced mounting pressure from a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, tight market conditions, and prolonged financial losses.

While Nebraska leaders quickly responded to the Lexington announcement — calling it “devastating,” “unacceptable,” and urging Tyson to work with local communities — the Amarillo layoffs landed with equal force in Texas.

According to Tyson, the Amarillo cuts will take effect around January 20, 2026, impacting workers across the region and significantly reducing the facility’s operations. The plant will continue with one full shift, but economic officials in the Texas Panhandle have already described the layoffs as a major setback for a community strongly tied to agriculture and food processing.

Both the Lexington closure and the Amarillo cuts were detailed in the same November 21 network-changes press release from Tyson Foods — but much of Nebraska understandably focused on the in-state consequences. The inclusion of Amarillo makes clear that the challenges facing Tyson’s beef division are not isolated and extend across multiple states and rural communities.

What was already known: Tyson’s financials signaled trouble earlier in the month

Tyson’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results were released 11 days before the Lexington and Amarillo announcement, and those numbers hinted strongly at what was coming.

The company reported annual sales of $54.44 billion, an increase of 2.1% over the previous year. Adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share climbed sharply, driven by strong performance in chicken and prepared foods. But the beef segment stood out as a growing concern. In its outlook for fiscal 2026, Tyson projected an adjusted operating loss of $400–600 million for beef — a sobering figure that underscored the financial stress caused by tight cattle supplies, record cattle prices, and squeezed processing margins.

Those financial indicators help explain why the Lexington closure and Amarillo layoffs were paired together and why both actions are tied to the same broader industry issues.

Regional implications for Nebraska and Texas

For Nebraska — the nation’s leading cattle-producing state — the Lexington closure raises concerns about job losses, fewer regional processing options, longer travel distances for cattle, and downstream economic impacts on suppliers, transportation companies, and local businesses.

The Amarillo announcement mirrors many of those same concerns. Community leaders in Texas say the elimination of the B-shift will reshape the local workforce landscape and strain families and neighborhoods that rely on the facility’s steady employment.

The pairing of these two actions — affecting two major beef-processing communities hundreds of miles apart — signals deeper challenges for the central U.S. beef corridor as processors confront high input costs and limited livestock supplies.

Tyson says support is coming, but questions remain

Tyson reports it is offering impacted employees resources, job-placement assistance, and opportunities at other company facilities where possible. Leaders in both Lexington and Amarillo say they are continuing to evaluate economic impacts and coordinate workforce strategies as the January transition approaches.

With cattle supplies remaining historically tight and beef margins under pressure, communities across the central U.S. will be watching closely to see whether more changes are in store. The Lexington and Amarillo decisions — announced together but felt far apart — are tied by the same industry pressures that are reshaping the beef sector across multiple states.

For Nebraska, the Amarillo layoffs provide important context to a story that isn’t just local, but part of a much larger national trend.

By Allison Peck | North Platte Post/Sandhills Post<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1763779920564.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>When Tyson Foods announced last month it would close its longtime beef processing plant in Lexington, Nebraska, the news sent shockwaves across the state and prompted sharp responses from local and state officials. But the same corporate announcement also included another major development — one affecting more than 1,700 workers nearly 600 miles away.On the same day Tyson unveiled the Lexington closure, the company also confirmed it would eliminate the B-shift at its beef facility in Amarillo, Texas, cutting approximately 1,761 jobs and consolidating the plant into a single full-capacity shift beginning early next year.The dual actions were part of the same restructuring plan aimed at “right-sizing” Tyson’s beef business, which the company says has faced mounting pressure from a shrinking U.S. cattle herd, tight market conditions, and prolonged financial losses.<h2>A second blow hidden in the same release</h2>While Nebraska leaders quickly responded to the Lexington announcement — calling it “devastating,” “unacceptable,” and urging Tyson to work with local communities — the Amarillo layoffs landed with equal force in Texas.According to Tyson, the Amarillo cuts will take effect around January 20, 2026, impacting workers across the region and significantly reducing the facility’s operations. The plant will continue with one full shift, but economic officials in the Texas Panhandle have already described the layoffs as a major setback for a community strongly tied to agriculture and food processing.Both the Lexington closure and the Amarillo cuts were detailed in the same November 21 network-changes press release from Tyson Foods — but much of Nebraska understandably focused on the in-state consequences. The inclusion of Amarillo makes clear that the challenges facing Tyson’s beef division are not isolated and extend across multiple states and rural communities.<h2>What was already known: Tyson’s financials signaled trouble earlier in the month</h2>Tyson’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results were released 11 days before the Lexington and Amarillo announcement, and those numbers hinted strongly at what was coming.The company reported annual sales of $54.44 billion, an increase of 2.1% over the previous year. Adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per share climbed sharply, driven by strong performance in chicken and prepared foods. But the beef segment stood out as a growing concern. In its outlook for fiscal 2026, Tyson projected an adjusted operating loss of $400–600 million for beef — a sobering figure that underscored the financial stress caused by tight cattle supplies, record cattle prices, and squeezed processing margins.Those financial indicators help explain why the Lexington closure and Amarillo layoffs were paired together and why both actions are tied to the same broader industry issues.<h2>Regional implications for Nebraska and Texas</h2>For Nebraska — the nation’s leading cattle-producing state — the Lexington closure raises concerns about job losses, fewer regional processing options, longer travel distances for cattle, and downstream economic impacts on suppliers, transportation companies, and local businesses.The Amarillo announcement mirrors many of those same concerns. Community leaders in Texas say the elimination of the B-shift will reshape the local workforce landscape and strain families and neighborhoods that rely on the facility’s steady employment.The pairing of these two actions — affecting two major beef-processing communities hundreds of miles apart — signals deeper challenges for the central U.S. beef corridor as processors confront high input costs and limited livestock supplies.<h2>Tyson says support is coming, but questions remain</h2>Tyson reports it is offering impacted employees resources, job-placement assistance, and opportunities at other company facilities where possible. Leaders in both Lexington and Amarillo say they are continuing to evaluate economic impacts and coordinate workforce strategies as the January transition approaches.With cattle supplies remaining historically tight and beef margins under pressure, communities across the central U.S. will be watching closely to see whether more changes are in store. The Lexington and Amarillo decisions — announced together but felt far apart — are tied by the same industry pressures that are reshaping the beef sector across multiple states.For Nebraska, the Amarillo layoffs provide important context to a story that isn’t just local, but part of a much larger national trend.

Tyson’s Amarillo Layoffs and Q4 Numbers Add Context to Lexington Closure as Beef Struggles Deepen

Fall is a popular time to collect soil samples from pasture and hay fields for nutrient testing. Time invested in soil sampling generally provides a good return on investment versus soil lab testing costs. Samples should be randomly gathered before the ground freezes with 1 composite sample per 15 probe samples (mixed in a plastic bucket) and used for the actual lab testing sample. Ideally, each sampling probe location should be Geo Tagged using a cell phone or other alternative marking methods. Consistency in sampling depths and using the same locations for repeat sampling years with increase comparison accuracy.

For extremely dry or lightly frozen soils, auger probes usually work better than standard cheaper straight cylinder probes. If lots of samples are needed, consider using a hydraulic soil sampling probe with a pickup mount or 4-wheeler to increase consistent 8 inches depth sampling.

For cropping or hay acres, each annual sample might represent 2 acres on a grid or 40+ acres in a field. Conversely, pastures are only core samples once every 3-4 years with two composite samples per rotational pasture. The key is knowing where soil types change and then gather representative samples from the different zones. For example, lower elevation hay meadows nutrient levels are likely higher than side slopes or plateaus. So, splitting pastures into testing zones may be useful and reduce overall fertilizer costs.

Whether you take samples in the fall or spring, be consistent and account for winter mineralization. Warmer average winter temperatures may result in more soil microbes&nbsp;mineralization and thus more nutrients available for spring root update. So, it may pay dividends to recheck soil nutrient levels in the spring and compared to fall tested levels.

In Nebraska, well nodulated, established alfalfa fields usually fix their own nitrogen needs from the air or soil, so the main alfalfa fertility focuses are usually pH, phosphorus&nbsp;and potassium. Sulfur content levels may also be analyzed with sandy, low organic matter soils.

For native grass hay and pastures, soil water content is the most limiting factor rather than fertility. Livestock producers may still benefit from pH, phosphorus, potassium&nbsp;and sulfur fertility testing especially for differing pastures and soil texture zones comparison. Again, it is recommended to soil test pasture every 3-4 years and at establishment.

More information regarding pasture and hay fields soil sampling is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://cropwatch.unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://beef.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://beef.unl.edu</a>&nbsp;

By Todd Whitney<figure>
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 </figure>Fall is a popular time to collect soil samples from pasture and hay fields for nutrient testing. Time invested in soil sampling generally provides a good return on investment versus soil lab testing costs. Samples should be randomly gathered before the ground freezes with 1 composite sample per 15 probe samples (mixed in a plastic bucket) and used for the actual lab testing sample. Ideally, each sampling probe location should be Geo Tagged using a cell phone or other alternative marking methods. Consistency in sampling depths and using the same locations for repeat sampling years with increase comparison accuracy.For extremely dry or lightly frozen soils, auger probes usually work better than standard cheaper straight cylinder probes. If lots of samples are needed, consider using a hydraulic soil sampling probe with a pickup mount or 4-wheeler to increase consistent 8 inches depth sampling.For cropping or hay acres, each annual sample might represent 2 acres on a grid or 40+ acres in a field. Conversely, pastures are only core samples once every 3-4 years with two composite samples per rotational pasture. The key is knowing where soil types change and then gather representative samples from the different zones. For example, lower elevation hay meadows nutrient levels are likely higher than side slopes or plateaus. So, splitting pastures into testing zones may be useful and reduce overall fertilizer costs.Whether you take samples in the fall or spring, be consistent and account for winter mineralization. Warmer average winter temperatures may result in more soil microbes&nbsp;mineralization and thus more nutrients available for spring root update. So, it may pay dividends to recheck soil nutrient levels in the spring and compared to fall tested levels.In Nebraska, well nodulated, established alfalfa fields usually fix their own nitrogen needs from the air or soil, so the main alfalfa fertility focuses are usually pH, phosphorus&nbsp;and potassium. Sulfur content levels may also be analyzed with sandy, low organic matter soils.For native grass hay and pastures, soil water content is the most limiting factor rather than fertility. Livestock producers may still benefit from pH, phosphorus, potassium&nbsp;and sulfur fertility testing especially for differing pastures and soil texture zones comparison. Again, it is recommended to soil test pasture every 3-4 years and at establishment.More information regarding pasture and hay fields soil sampling is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://cropwatch.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://cropwatch.unl.edu</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://beef.unl.edu/" target="_blank">https://beef.unl.edu</a>&nbsp;