Report: Trump officials, meat companies knew workers at risk

At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers.

May 12, 2022Updated: May 12, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Report: Trump officials, meat companies knew workers at risk

Regional

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

State

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Report: Trump officials, meat companies knew workers at risk

Regional

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

FBI seeks public's help in Isanti Community School abuse investigation

$28.8 million dollar flood mitigation plan approved for Northeast Nebraska communities

2 sentenced in $45 million investment fraud scheme

State

Ricketts stops at Sidney grocery, talks store’s history

Big Red fever swept over the Madison County Fair on Friday night as several UNL athletes signed autographs

Monolith seeks to build data center in Hallam, application to be submitted by mid-July

Troopers Conduct Local Truck Inspections in Madison County

Man cited after seizure of dozens of animals at West Omaha home

Union Omaha to host FC Juárez U-21 in first international exhibition match

Sports

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

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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