The Tyson Foods plant in Lexington is concluding its final layoffs. Remaining employees retained for closure tasks will depart by Friday. This follows the plant's earlier closure in January, which impacted over 3,200 workers. Many former employees... — read more 

Nebraska has enacted a new state law requiring employers with over 100 employees to provide 90 days' advance notice for mass layoffs or business closings. This legislation, known as the mini-WARN Act, defines specific criteria for what constitutes a... — read more 

Nebraska Department of Labor hosted a Rapid Response session for Tyson employees facing upcoming layoffs. The event aimed to inform workers about available unemployment benefits and re-employment services. Presenters also discussed important topics... — read more 

The Spur Startup Sandbox Validation Program has launched in Nebraska. It connects international agtech startups with University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers. The program aims to validate new agricultural technologies. Four international companies... — read more 

A new report details significant job losses in Nebraska's food processing industry. The state accounted for nearly 3,900 of the 8,000 regional job cuts. Tyson Foods closed its Lexington beef plant, affecting over 3,000 workers. WK Kellogg and Skylark... — read more 

CompanyCam, a construction tech startup, recently conducted a round of layoffs. Former employees announced the job cuts on LinkedIn. The affected positions were primarily in marketing and multimedia. These layoffs occurred despite the company's... — read more 

Nebraska's new mini-WARN Act takes effect in mid-July. It requires covered employers to provide 90 days' advance written notice. This notice is for business closings or mass layoffs affecting 100 or more employees. The state law expands upon federal... — read more 

WK Kellogg Co. is permanently closing its cereal facility in Omaha, Nebraska. This closure will eliminate 451 positions through phased layoffs. Initial job cuts are expected in July 2026, with the plant ceasing operations in August 2026. The company... — read more 

Kimball County Transit Service (KCTS) plans to close its transfer facility. The closure will occur by June 15. Reduced state funding over two years necessitated this action. This decision aims to prevent employee layoffs and service reductions... — read more 

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed a new state-level WARN Act into law. This legislation requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide 90-day advance notice. The notice applies to mass layoffs and covered business closings. Affected... — read more 

Fortrex will cease operations at the Lexington, Nebraska plant. This follows the termination of its contract with Tyson Foods. The decision impacts 139 Fortrex employees. Operations will end on January 20, 2026. Eligible employees can transfer to... — read more 

Food companies are reducing their workforces. This trend is driven by margin pressure, changing consumer tastes, and increased automation. Tyson Foods is closing a Nebraska plant, impacting approximately 5,000 positions. Nestle, PepsiCo, and Molson... — read more 

Neenah Foundry announced plans to close its manufacturing plant in Lincoln. This closure will result in 103 people losing their jobs. The company produces manhole covers and other cast-iron products. An extensive review of facilities and market... — read more 

Nebraska Wesleyan announced the elimination of 14 positions. These job cuts are part of necessary budget reductions. The university faces difficulties from declining enrollment and rising operational costs. Affected employees were offered severance... — read more 

Tyson Foods initiated layoffs affecting nearly 5,000 employees. These job cuts occurred at plants in Texas and Nebraska. The Lexington, Nebraska beef processing plant is closing entirely. This closure displaces 3,212 workers. An additional 1,761... — read more 

The U.S. Department of Labor awarded a grant to the Nebraska Department of Labor. This grant totals $1,671,239 for employment and training services. It assists individuals affected by the Tyson Foods Inc. plant closure. Tyson Foods closed its beef... — read more 

Parents, guardians, and staff attended an Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency board meeting. They sought answers regarding recent layoffs at Duet. Duet stated financial difficulties necessitated the staff reductions. Attendees expressed concern... — read more 

The Tyson beef plant/facility closes on January 20, 2026 in Lexington Nebraska town of 11k. This is per AP. Not cool.

Tyson plant workers are confronting upcoming layoffs, prompting a significant response from community organizations. Nonprofits are actively mobilizing "statewide support" to assist those employees affected by the job cuts. These efforts aim to... — read more 

ALLO Fiber laid off about 9 percent of its workforce across six states, affecting fewer than 70 employees in 40 Nebraska communities, citing the completion of construction projects and a shift toward operational efficiency as it continues expanding... — read more 

Nebraska's unemployment rate was 3.0% in April of 2025. That’s one of the lowest in the country. It’s well below the national rate of 4.2%. The labor force is strong and growing. April marked the 4th straight month of record highs. Overall, it's an... — read more