A major food production plant in northeast Kansas is due to shut down this month in the Emporia area, ending hundreds of jobs for the local community. 27 News reached out to the City of Emporia this week to get an update on the imminent closure of the local Tyson Food Plant. City Manager Trey Cocking said the plant’s final day of operation will be on Friday, Feb. 14. Tyson Food, Inc. announced the closure of its Emporia plant in December 2024. More than 800 workers were included in the layoff notice for the plant, spelling the end of a major employer for the local community.Source: KSNT 27 News
