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

In their own words, former Tyson workers and community members describe the fallout after their town was rocked by one of Nebraska’s biggest-ever layoffs

February 27, 2026Updated: February 27, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

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

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

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