President Trump holds up an executive order temporarily removing the off-road requirement for the use of red dyed diesel. The order allows the use of the tax free fuel to be used on roads and highways through the end of the year.

President Trump holds up an executive order temporarily removing the off-road requirement for the use of red dyed diesel. The order allows the use of the tax free fuel to be used on roads and highways through the end of the year.

NE welcomes Trump

Central Nebraska turned out in a big way to welcome President Donald J. Trump to Grand Island on...
Many spectators were drawn by the visuals as much as Pandora’s Box as Aurora performed at Harvest of Harmony. That afternoon, the band took home its first superior of the season in the Class B field show. Pictured performing in the field show are from left: Ashlyn Yockey, Kinslea Johnson, Landrie Champion and Lucy Johnson.

Many spectators were drawn by the visuals as much as Pandora’s Box as Aurora performed at Harvest of Harmony. That afternoon, the band took home its first superior of the season in the Class B field show. Pictured performing in the field show are from left: Ashlyn Yockey, Kinslea Johnson, Landrie Champion and Lucy Johnson.

Aurora’s Pandora’s Box finally opens at Harvest of Harmony

Opening Pandora’s Box can bring trouble, but the Aurora Marching Huskies held on to hope and...
A smart phone captures video of President Donald Trump as he leaves the platform in Grand Island Monday night

A smart phone captures video of President Donald Trump as he leaves the platform in Grand Island Monday night

Central Nebraska gets a presidential photo op

It seemed like there was always a phone in the air during President Donald Trump's speech in Grand Island Monday to campaign for Nebraska Republican candidates.
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Representatives of the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment present a program on the department’s new ONE RED program at the recent Husker Harvest Days farm expo. From left are Doug Barry, Sam Fleagle and Alexa Davis.

Representatives of the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment present a program on the department’s new ONE RED program at the recent Husker Harvest Days farm expo. From left are Doug Barry, Sam Fleagle and Alexa Davis.

DWEE rolls out ONE RED data bank, grant programs

The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) chose a venue at last month’s...
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...
The library in Aurora, N.Y., built in 1899, shares a building with a historic opera house and the structure also has a jail cell. (Looks like they’re pretty serious about collecting those library fines!)

The library in Aurora, N.Y., built in 1899, shares a building with a historic opera house and the structure also has a jail cell. (Looks like they’re pretty serious about collecting those library fines!)

Kells take on the Empire State

When Tom and Patti Kell reached the State of New York last fall on their 8,000-mile trip to visit...
The Dream School is working with their students and families to help assemble 300 backpacks containing school supplies for children who lost their belongings. Students at The Dream School are pictured here creating cards to include in the backpacks.

The Dream School is working with their students and families to help assemble 300 backpacks containing school supplies for children who lost their belongings. Students at The Dream School are pictured here creating cards to include in the backpacks.

Nepal floods hit close to home for Bolis family

Watching global reports of flash flooding in Nepal which killed nearly 1,400 people in a region...
More than 1,000 passporters traveled to Aurora Floral & Homestead Market and Scotty’s Bar in Marquette, which were both featured among the 70 stops in the 2026 Nebraska Passport Program. Pictured are a few passporters who visited Aurora Floral & Homestead Market during the season.

More than 1,000 passporters traveled to Aurora Floral & Homestead Market and Scotty’s Bar in Marquette, which were both featured among the 70 stops in the 2026 Nebraska Passport Program. Pictured are a few passporters who visited Aurora Floral & Homestead Market during the season.

Passport features stops in Aurora, Marquette

More than 2,000 passporters made their way through Hamilton County this summer to visit Aurora...
Phoebe Vetter finished with five kills during Aurora’s three-set win over Grand Island Central Catholic.

Phoebe Vetter finished with five kills during Aurora’s three-set win over Grand Island Central Catholic.

Huskies down Central Catholic

Slow starts have been an issue at times for the Aurora volleyball team.
Aurora senior Delainey Phillips earned medalist honors at both Friday’s Central Conference meet, as well as Monday’s C-1 District, helping her team qualify for next week’s 2-day state tournament at North Platte.

Aurora senior Delainey Phillips earned medalist honors at both Friday’s Central Conference meet, as well as Monday’s C-1 District, helping her team qualify for next week’s 2-day state tournament at North Platte.

Phillips sweeps conference, districts

Delainey Phillips brought her A-Game when it counted, going low both Friday and Monday to claim...
Giltner QB Brody Rudy pitches the ball on an outside run play near the goal line during the Hornets’ 62-50 loss at Grand Island Lutheran Thursday.

Giltner QB Brody Rudy pitches the ball on an outside run play near the goal line during the Hornets’ 62-50 loss at Grand Island Lutheran Thursday.

Hornets run out of time in Grand Island

Giltner’s offense put up 50 points in three quarters, but couldn’t get the one defensive stop it...