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.

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An artist’s rain dance

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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

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Groelz named new TLC director

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Leadership Center (TLC) in Aurora has announced the appointment of Brenda Groelz as its new...
Hampton School Supt. Carson Klute explains the reasons for the districts 2026-27 property tax asking increase at a public hearing Monday night.

Hampton School Supt. Carson Klute explains the reasons for the districts 2026-27 property tax asking increase at a public hearing Monday night.

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Hampton school budget set for 8% increase

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Hampton School Board plans to put the district’s 2026-27 budget to a final vote at a special...
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!

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Flags have been flying all over the Husky football turf in a good way every Saturday in September as the Aurora flag football program is off and running. Eleven teams with over 100 kids, including two H&H Bearcat squads are participating.
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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.

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Companies putting vital info in producers’ pockets

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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

News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
 The 2026 edition of Husker Harvest Days takes place this week west of Grand Island and one of the...
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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.

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Pillen pitches ‘second half’ agenda during Aurora visit

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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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.

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Laura Farms breaks new ground with first children’s book

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Turning the page to a new adventure, Laura Wilson of Aurora, known to her hundreds of thousands of...
Vehicles line North Lincoln Avenue in downtown York in mid-August. Rural Nebraskans living in or near larger communities, over 5,000 residents, are more likely to say their community has changed for the better during the past year, according to the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll. (Photo credit Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing)

Vehicles line North Lincoln Avenue in downtown York in mid-August. Rural Nebraskans living in or near larger communities, over 5,000 residents, are more likely to say their community has changed for the better during the past year, according to the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll. (Photo credit Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing)

Poll finds community pride is strong in rural Nebraska

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Most rural Nebraskans continue to think positively about their communities, according to the 2026...
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Sports

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.

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Hornets win two in Harvard

Richard Rhoden
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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.

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Kleinschmidt, Huskies bolt past Titans

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The weekend was uncharacteristic in so many ways for the Aurora football team.
Ben Gordon wrestles down Ansley-Litchfield’s Owen Brott during Giltner’s 44-38 wild Homecoming win Friday. Gordon had seven tackles in the game that featured a three-hour weather delay.

Ben Gordon wrestles down Ansley-Litchfield’s Owen Brott during Giltner’s 44-38 wild Homecoming win Friday. Gordon had seven tackles in the game that featured a three-hour weather delay.

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Hornets survive Spartan comeback

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Homecoming football matchup between the Giltner Hornets and the Ansley-Litchfield Spartans was...
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