Alexandria Simmons+FollowTyson’s Nebraska plant closure rocks the heartlandNearly 5,000 jobs disappeared overnight as Tyson Foods shut down Nebraska’s largest beef plant, leaving an entire town and its economy reeling. This isn’t just a company cutting costs—it’s a wake-up call about how much rural communities depend on a single employer. Local ranchers and grain farmers are scrambling to find new buyers, and small businesses are bracing for the fallout. The $426 million loss Tyson took on this facility shows how quickly a corporate decision can ripple through thousands of lives. How should Nebraska—and other towns like it—prepare for shocks like this? #Business #Industry #Nebraska00Share
Aaron Gentry+FollowHusker Legend Alberts Jumps Ship to AggiesWow, Husker Nation—Trev Alberts, the Blackshirt icon, is officially heading to College Station as Texas A&M’s new AD. The move shocked everyone in Lincoln, especially with Memorial Stadium’s massive reno just getting started. After leading Nebraska to a world-record Volleyball Day, Alberts’ sudden exit feels like a major rivalry moment off the field. Now, the Huskers scramble for a new leader while the Aggies score big in the SEC AD arms race. Thoughts on what this means for both programs? #Sports #Nebraska #Aggies00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowWild finish as Nebraska edges K-State by 1What a heartbreaker for K-State fans—after storming back from a double-digit halftime deficit, the Wildcats saw their hopes dashed by a Nebraska free throw with just 0.6 seconds left. P.J. Haggerty’s hot streak continues, notching 27 points and setting a school record for consecutive 20-point games to start a season. Abdi Bashir Jr. was on fire from deep, draining seven threes. Despite leading by 10 in the second half, K-State couldn’t hold off Nebraska’s late push. With Indiana up next, do you think the Wildcats can bounce back? Let’s hear your thoughts! #Sports #KState #Nebraska00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowWild finish as K-State falls to Nebraska by 1That final second heartbreak stings—K-State clawed back from a 15-point hole only to lose 86-85 to Nebraska on a last-gasp free throw. Abdi Bashir’s deep shooting and PJ Haggerty’s drives nearly flipped the script, but early turnovers and defensive lapses haunted the Cats all night. The T-Mobile Center crowd saw a wild flagrant foul, lead changes, and a buzzer-beater rebound that sealed it for the Huskers. Nebraska stays unbeaten, while K-State gets a wake-up call on defense and ball security. What do you think the Cats need to fix most before facing Indiana next? #Sports #KState #Nebraska00Share
