Generations built their lives around Lexington’s Tyson plant. Residents share what the closure means for workers, businesses and the greater future of the town. | News Channel Nebraska

Lexington residents describe the shock hitting the city as families consider leaving and local services are preparing to step in to help displaced Tyson workers. | News Channel Nebraska

Today, Tyson Foods fired half the workers in Lexington, Nebraska, in one of the largest plant closures in decades. The giant meat packer employed half the town, and now it's shutting down its massive plant to boost profits. One laid off worker told us, “I’m going to lose my house.” | More Perfect Union