Amy Wilson was busy this week clearing out a classroom at Aurora Elementary School, where she taught fifth grade for the past 31 years. She announced her plans to become Prairie Plains Resource Institute’s first-ever education coordinator next fall.

Amy Wilson was busy this week clearing out a classroom at Aurora Elementary School, where she taught fifth grade for the past 31 years. She announced her plans to become Prairie Plains Resource Institute’s first-ever education coordinator next fall.

After 35 years, Wilson begins a new lesson

News Staff
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Amy Wilson wasn’t even thinking about retirement as this school year began, but when the bell rang...
Amelia Guenther, local firefighters union president, was one of several asking questions during last week’s presentation by two private ambulance companies seeking a contract to provide services in Aurora and Hamilton County.

Amelia Guenther, local firefighters union president, was one of several asking questions during last week’s presentation by two private ambulance companies seeking a contract to provide services in Aurora and Hamilton County.

Private EMS companies pitch visions to council

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
City officials and a crowd of approximately 90 local residents heard proposals last week from two...
Local feedlot owner Preston Franzen stands near the feeding bunk of a pen of feeder calves at his Franzen Feeders yards near Stockham. As a former Western Nebraska ranch kid and now the president of the York-Hamilton County Cattlemen, he loves to talk about the challenges, opportunities and future of the beef industry.

Local feedlot owner Preston Franzen stands near the feeding bunk of a pen of feeder calves at his Franzen Feeders yards near Stockham. As a former Western Nebraska ranch kid and now the president of the York-Hamilton County Cattlemen, he loves to talk about the challenges, opportunities and future of the beef industry.

Cattlemen president talks beef’s challenges, opportunities

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

With continually rising demand for beef among consumers worldwide and consistently high prices for beef at the grocery store, one might think anyone involved in the cattle industry would be riding high right now.
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Ag Life

Ethan Freese uses a tool called a drip torch to drop burning fuel into the dry grass at Gjerloff Prairie on April 30 as part of a controlled burn.

Ethan Freese uses a tool called a drip torch to drop burning fuel into the dry grass at Gjerloff Prairie on April 30 as part of a controlled burn.

PPRI conducts control burn on Gjerloff Prairie

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Fire and grazing are considered important management tools for Prairie Plains Resource Institute...
Weather, drought and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being. Healthy coping strategies, support resources and early recognition of stress can help Nebraska producers protect their health, their families and their operations.

Weather, drought and the daily demands of farming and ranching can take a toll on mental well-being. Healthy coping strategies, support resources and early recognition of stress can help Nebraska producers protect their health, their families and their operations.

Keeping stress in check: Strategies, tools that can help

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
In Nebraska, weather-related challenges are a reality.
A Case IH 2388 combine with a John Deere 1293 corn head is shown outside the Bish Enterprises shop in this photo from the late 1990s to early 2000s. (Bish Enterprises photo)

A Case IH 2388 combine with a John Deere 1293 corn head is shown outside the Bish Enterprises shop in this photo from the late 1990s to early 2000s. (Bish Enterprises photo)

Bish Enterprises to celebrate 50 years of ag innovation

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
When Harvey “Harv” Bish started Harv’s Farm Supply in Giltner in 1976 he says he had no idea it...
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News

Fire completely destroyed this camper last week after smoke was discovered coming from inside as it was being pulled down the highway.

Fire completely destroyed this camper last week after smoke was discovered coming from inside as it was being pulled down the highway.

Fire destroys camper at park entrance

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Aurora firefighters responded to a call that came in at 11:04 a.m. Thursday.
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Sports

Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.

Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.

Huskies battle at state track

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Jayden Slagle was the top dog in Class B's triple jump all season long and that didn't change at...
Jayden Slagle hit a new statewide best triple jump mark for this season, going 49-6.50 at last week’s B-5 district meet in Central City.

Jayden Slagle hit a new statewide best triple jump mark for this season, going 49-6.50 at last week’s B-5 district meet in Central City.

Huskies impress at B-5 district meet

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Jayden Slagle already had the best triple jump in the state of Nebraska this spring.
For the first time since its dominant title run a few years back, Giltner’s girls track team won the D-6 district championship in Kenesaw May 13. Posing with coach Nancy Lockmon and the championship trophy are seniors Kailyn Wilson (far left), Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

For the first time since its dominant title run a few years back, Giltner’s girls track team won the D-6 district championship in Kenesaw May 13. Posing with coach Nancy Lockmon and the championship trophy are seniors Kailyn Wilson (far left), Avery Reeson and Gracie Kreutz.

Lady Hornets claim district title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Giltner coach Nancy Lockmon said the Hornets didn’t show up to Kenesaw last week to win a district...
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