Aurora businessman Todd Jensen takes the oath of office to become a city councilman representing Ward 1
More than 400 people responded to Aurora Public Schools’ facility needs input survey recently
Following his final jump as a Husky Thursday morning, Jayden Slagel was embraced by fellow Husky jumpers Stella Peterson (middle) and Kaitlyn Staehr.
Hampton graduating seniors turn the tassels on their caps after receiving their diplomas on May 9.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
High school graduation season is over for this year, but ANR readers can re-live the memories by checking out a full page of photos from graduation exercises at Aurora, Hampton, Giltner and High Plains on Page 10 of this week's issue.
A wealth of research has linked protein to favorable lifestyle markers such as healthy body weight and/or weight loss, maintaining and building muscle, and overall diet satisfaction. Plus Nebraska-raised beef is simply delicious.
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.
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.
Aurora grad Christina Powell has recently become the behavioral health supervisor at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha, supervising Children’s newly-added Behavioral Health and Wellness Center of outpatient and integrated care. Along with providing care for patients, she provides clinical supervision for therapists and psychologists working toward their independent license. Sitting with Powell are her two children, Evan and Marisa.
The Legion Honor Squad gave a 21-gun salute to the deceased veterans buried at the Aurora Cemetery during the Memorial Day service held Monday morning.
Aurora band teacher Kate Metzger is the latest recipient of the William and Delight Eloe Award for Inspirational Academic Leadership presented by the Hamilton Community Foundation. This year’s award was announced at the annual Aurora Schools Appreciation Luncheon held on the last day of school, Tuesday, May 19.
Stella Peterson (left) and Kaitlyn Staehr hug it out after finishing fifth and second respectively in Thursday’s triple jump event.
Giltner sophomore Peyton Schutt earned two medals at the state track and field championships, including a runner-up effort in the pole vault and seventh in the 100 hurdles.
Jayden Slagle picked up triple jump gold in Class B Wednesday, clearing 47-4.25.
