City Attorney Ross Luzum (right) administers the oath of office to newly appointed Ward 3 Councilman Carl Smith on Tuesday.

City Attorney Ross Luzum (right) administers the oath of office to newly appointed Ward 3 Councilman Carl Smith on Tuesday.

Candidate Smith becomes Councilman Smith

Aurora resident Carl Smith, who had been challenging incumbent city councilman Dan Bartling for his...
Art Walk Aurora featured over 30 artists at the Hamilton County Courthouse lawn on Sunday with patrons of all ages getting a chance to see and buy the various art pieces on display. Casey Hollingsworth, the inventor of The Music Kitchen, showcases an instrument he made inspired by the Kora, a stringed instrument traditionally made in West Africa.

Art Walk Aurora featured over 30 artists at the Hamilton County Courthouse lawn on Sunday with patrons of all ages getting a chance to see and buy the various art pieces on display. Casey Hollingsworth, the inventor of The Music Kitchen, showcases an instrument he made inspired by the Kora, a stringed instrument traditionally made in West Africa.

An artist’s rain dance

An array of colors, mediums and fun illuminated the dreary landscape of the 13th annual Art Walk...
Brenda Groelz of Aurora has been appointed by The Leadership Center as its new executive director

Brenda Groelz of Aurora has been appointed by The Leadership Center as its new executive director

Groelz named new TLC director

The Leadership Center (TLC) in Aurora has announced the appointment of Brenda Groelz as its new...
Brooks Borrell was one of the 29 riders who participated in the first Adaptive Horse Show at the State Fair. He is shown here riding the horse, Peaches. Pictured with Borrell, from left, are Bria Schaeffer, Anna Hanquist and Cortney Brades.

Brooks Borrell was one of the 29 riders who participated in the first Adaptive Horse Show at the State Fair. He is shown here riding the horse, Peaches. Pictured with Borrell, from left, are Bria Schaeffer, Anna Hanquist and Cortney Brades.

Opportune Acres puts kids in saddles, smiles on faces

A total of 29 riders stepped into the saddle and the spotlight as exhibitors at the first-ever Adaptive Horse Show, held at the US Foods Outdoor Arena during the Nebraska State Fair on Friday, Sept. 4.
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Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

Pictured from left are Seismi Animal Health’s James Hundt, Arable’s Martha Zwonitzer and Josh Jeske of Terraform Tillage.

Companies putting vital info in producers’ pockets

One of the new attractions at this year’s Husker Harvest days which took place west of Grand Island...
Visitors have the opportunity to see UNL research in action at Husker Harvest Days this week, with new precision ag and crop monitoring demonstrations, expert resources, the Crop Skills Challenge and more.

Visitors have the opportunity to see UNL research in action at Husker Harvest Days this week, with new precision ag and crop monitoring demonstrations, expert resources, the Crop Skills Challenge and more.

Husker Harvest Days debuts Ag Tech Pavilion

 The 2026 edition of Husker Harvest Days takes place this week west of Grand Island and one of the...
Republican incumbent Gov. Jim Pillen invited local supporters to consider becoming “a blackshirt” during his campaign stop in Aurora last week, which would involve encouraging 11 people to get out and vote in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Republican incumbent Gov. Jim Pillen invited local supporters to consider becoming “a blackshirt” during his campaign stop in Aurora last week, which would involve encouraging 11 people to get out and vote in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Pillen pitches ‘second half’ agenda during Aurora visit

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YouTube creator Laura “Laura Farms” Wilson displays her children’s book, “Roger’s Hay Day” that will be released next month. The book was created in collaboration with FFA to introduce young children to different fields in agriculture.

YouTube creator Laura “Laura Farms” Wilson displays her children’s book, “Roger’s Hay Day” that will be released next month. The book was created in collaboration with FFA to introduce young children to different fields in agriculture.

Laura Farms breaks new ground with first children’s book

Turning the page to a new adventure, Laura Wilson of Aurora, known to her hundreds of thousands of...
First grader Elijah Driewer receives some quarterback handoff advice from former Aurora QB1 Ethan Shaw (right) and his coach, Maddex Dummer.

First grader Elijah Driewer receives some quarterback handoff advice from former Aurora QB1 Ethan Shaw (right) and his coach, Maddex Dummer.

Fake button hook roll-out, on two!

Flags have been flying all over the Husky football turf in a good way every Saturday in September...
Aurora won in the trenches and defeated GINW for the sixth year in a row, 35-27.

Aurora won in the trenches and defeated GINW for the sixth year in a row, 35-27.

Friday night roundup week 5

For a second consecutive week, rain played a factor in the high school football played Friday night.
Chloe Consbruck splits two Axtell defenders during Giltner's win over the Wildcats Tuesday.

Chloe Consbruck splits two Axtell defenders during Giltner's win over the Wildcats Tuesday.

Hornets win two in Harvard

Giltner continued a string of success last week, adding two more wins to its total before a...
Aurora senior Kash Kleinschmidt hauled in two touchdown catches as the Huskies downed Norris 30-21 Saturday afternoon. The game was postponed from Friday night to Saturday afternoon after rain and lightning continued throughout the night hours Friday.

Aurora senior Kash Kleinschmidt hauled in two touchdown catches as the Huskies downed Norris 30-21 Saturday afternoon. The game was postponed from Friday night to Saturday afternoon after rain and lightning continued throughout the night hours Friday.

Kleinschmidt, Huskies bolt past Titans

The weekend was uncharacteristic in so many ways for the Aurora football team.