Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

Federal officials have approved a temporary exemption from new Medicaid work requirements to Dawson County

July 17, 2026Updated: July 17, 2026

By Nebraska Examiner

Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

The Tyson beef plant in Lexington, shown in December, is set to close around Jan. 20, eliminating 3,212 jobs. (Photo by Juan Salinas II/Nebraska Examiner)

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

Hope Crisis Center executive director Carmen Hinman is touting her organization's successes but isn't shying away from its funding struggles in her conversations with county boards this summer.

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’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

State

Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron

Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

Columbus Sertomaland Playground reopens with all-inclusive upgrades

Hope Crisis Center chief chats with county commissioners about funding, services

‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: Norfolk man sentenced on federal child porn charges

’It’s an honor’: Korean War veterans receive medallions in Norfolk

New initiative aims to give Nebraska childcare providers a break

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

State

Improperly discarded e-scooter sparks fire at SWANN facility in Chadron

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

Dawson County gets temporary waiver from Medicaid work rules following Tyson plant closure

Democrat Cindy Burbank files paperwork to drop out of Nebraska US Senate race

Omaha-based Scoular to pay more than $10 million in foreign bribery case

Southeast Nebraska first responders again assist Western Nebraska tackle wildfires

Sports

Bobcat basketball misses 2026 tournament goal

State Little League tournaments in Kearney sets participation record

Nebraska Select soccer team earns trip to national tournament

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities