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Aurora volunteer firefighters continue to hose down the area of a ditch fire after putting the flames out near the intersection of 11 and M Roads on Thursday. The fire was caused by a sparking transformer, according to Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox.

Aurora volunteer firefighters continue to hose down the area of a ditch fire after putting the flames out near the intersection of 11 and M Roads on Thursday. The fire was caused by a sparking transformer, according to Aurora Fire Chief Tom Cox.

Aurora firefighters battle two fires Thursday

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Firefighters with the Aurora Fire Department had two calls on Thursday, one to a ditch fire on 11 and M Roads at around 2:30 p.m., and a field fire south of the I-80 Hampton exit at around 5 p.m.
Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

Hallie Hamilton participates in a law school competition at Creighton University. She graduated from law school and now works as a law clerk in Omaha.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Hamilton goes to Omaha: Aurora grad’s path to law  The path to uphold the law is not an easy or straightforward one. Hallie (Snider) Hamilton has been on the curving path from political activism to graduating law school and serving as a law clerk in Omaha.
A crowd of approximately 30 people attended a joint public hearing Monday to address proposed tax increases at the city of Aurora, as well as Aurora and Hampton public schools.

A crowd of approximately 30 people attended a joint public hearing Monday to address proposed tax increases at the city of Aurora, as well as Aurora and Hampton public schools.

Tax hearing draws crowd, concerns with local spending

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
More than 30 people attended a joint public hearing at Aurora City Hall Monday, asking questions and voicing concerns about tax increases proposed by the Aurora City Council and school boards in Aurora and Hampton.
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Small Town Market Days -- Take 3

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Back by popular demand, three area communities are making plans for a combined event inviting area patrons to shop, dine and explore in Central Nebraska. Small Town Market Days had a strong debut in October of last year, then followed up with a spring version of the same concept in April.
This photo taken by long-time News-Register employee Laurie Pfeifer shows Skeet Mahler’s vehicle stuck in the mud of the construction area at the 9th Street intersection of Highway 34. Originally published on June 20, 1990, similar stories were told alongside the photo of the project being plagued by rain.

This photo taken by long-time News-Register employee Laurie Pfeifer shows Skeet Mahler’s vehicle stuck in the mud of the construction area at the 9th Street intersection of Highway 34. Originally published on June 20, 1990, similar stories were told alongside the photo of the project being plagued by rain.

Highway 34 history -- Project was years in making

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
It’s a part of daily life for many Hamilton County residents. Highway 34, running east to west throughout the area, is an essential to commuters between Aurora and Grand Island or York.
Republican Robert Borer was defeated in May with his bid to become Nebraska Secretary of State, and is now shifting his focus as a write-in candidate for governor. He shared his views during a campaign stop in Aurora last week.

Republican Robert Borer was defeated in May with his bid to become Nebraska Secretary of State, and is now shifting his focus as a write-in candidate for governor. He shared his views during a campaign stop in Aurora last week.

Robert Borer shares motivation for write-in candidacy campaign

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
A retired Lincoln firefighter who lost his bid for Nebraska secretary of state in the primary election told a small group in Aurora last week why he has shifted his goals and is now running for governor as a write-in candidate.
U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Brett Mitchell shoots a smile inside a cockpit. Mitchell will give details of his life and the facts of “Top Gun: Maverick” in a fundraising event for Heroes and Huskies Sunday afternoon.

U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Brett Mitchell shoots a smile inside a cockpit. Mitchell will give details of his life and the facts of “Top Gun: Maverick” in a fundraising event for Heroes and Huskies Sunday afternoon.

Fundraiser hosts former Navy pilot for ‘Top Gun’ Q&A

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
U.S. Navy veteran pilot Lt. Brett Mitchell and other organizers aim to soar high with a Heroes and Huskies fundraiser Sunday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Nolan Forbes puts on his bunker gear with the newly transferred self-contained breathing apparatus while EMS Supervisor Tanner Greenough looks on.

Volunteer Nolan Forbes puts on his bunker gear with the newly transferred self-contained breathing apparatus while EMS Supervisor Tanner Greenough looks on.

Local ambulances gain SCBA gear

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department personnel transferred two self-contained breathing apparatuses to the ambulances run by Emergency Medical Services volunteers housed at the EMS headquarters as of last week.
Students Devin Otto (left) and Connor Smith work to cut a board to the right size for a piece of the ag building’s frame.

Students Devin Otto (left) and Connor Smith work to cut a board to the right size for a piece of the ag building’s frame.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Aurora High School construction students get to work Construction on the new animal science learning lab at Aurora High School is fully underway, set to provide a host of new educational experiences to future generations of Huskies.
Aurora Volunteer Fire and Rescue members Tanner Greenough (third from right) and Chris Hyde (far right) were among 343 firefighters who participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. They participated in a team with Grand Island Fire.

Aurora Volunteer Fire and Rescue members Tanner Greenough (third from right) and Chris Hyde (far right) were among 343 firefighters who participated in the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. They participated in a team with Grand Island Fire.

Aurora first responders climb in memory of 911 heroes

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
There are a number of documentaries and television specials about Sept. 11, 2001, and there is scarcely a person over a certain age that doesn’t know about it at all.  Perspectives are often shared and people remember, some in different ways than others.