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Aurora Public Schools

Aurora Public Schools

Community meeting to focus on Aurora school project

News Staff
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Aurora School Board has announced plans to host a community presentation Monday offering details of a proposed facility project.Supt. Jody Phillips reported last month that four years worth of study on the district’s facility needs have led to two layout options being considered, both anchored...
Nebraska's General Election is Nov. 3

Nebraska's General Election is Nov. 3

County clerk prepares for elections

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The ballots have been finalized and printed and many mailed out, early voting has begun and the Nov. 3 General Election is now just three weeks away.
Presidential visit draws praise and protests

Presidential visit draws praise and protests

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Central NE responds to Trump visit

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
A solid week after President Donald J. Trump’s historic visit to Grand Island last Monday, the area is still buzzing about the campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center on behalf of Nebraska Republican candidates.
Hunting brothers Cory and Clint Ohlson

Hunting brothers Cory and Clint Ohlson

Hunting season has begun and our fall hunting preview is here!

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
As every hunter knows, the thirst for adventure and the fellowship of the hunting lodge are all part of thrill of the hunt. In Section C of this week's edition readers will find stories of local hunters who enjoy both aspects to the fullest.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

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Bus breakdowns raise concerns for Aurora schools

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Supt. Jody Phillips addressed concerns with the district’s transportation fleet Monday after an activity bus broke down on the highway for a second consecutive week, this time leaving the Husky football team stranded on Interstate 80 near Sidney while enroute to Scottsbluff.A bus was provided from...
One of the facility plans for Aurora School District

One of the facility plans for Aurora School District

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APS to launch next phase of facility planning

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Aurora School District is finalizing plans to offer open houses at all its educational facilities in the coming weeks and to distribute information in various formats about the district’s facility plan.Supt. Jody Phillips announced in September initial details of a proposal to address facility...
Pictured with one of three bull moose taken on a 2024 hunting trip to Newfoundland are, from left: Cory, Tracy, Megan and Clint Ohlson, all of Aurora.

Pictured with one of three bull moose taken on a 2024 hunting trip to Newfoundland are, from left: Cory, Tracy, Megan and Clint Ohlson, all of Aurora.

Brothers in the hunt, partners in adventure

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
What began with two brothers hunting around home has grown into a tradition of taking their wives along on adventures around the world.For Cory and Clint Ohlson, hunting has been part of their lives long before the destinations became exotic.