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William J. Sisson

William J. Sisson

Sisson faces 25 felony counts

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The man arrested in connection with the execution of a search warrant in Aurora on Dec. 23 has been charged with 25 separate felonies including weapons and drug charges. William J.
Giltner kindergartners pose for a class photo during their day at Nebraska’s Largest Classroom at the State Fair’s on Aug. 27.

Giltner kindergartners pose for a class photo during their day at Nebraska’s Largest Classroom at the State Fair’s on Aug. 27.

2025: The year in pictures - Part 2

News Staff
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
A new year is here, but before closing the book for good on 2025 ANR takes a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front in Section B of this week's issue.
Love’s Travel Stops is currently a construction zone, with the main structure now being remodeled and expanded as part of a full-scale renovation project. The $3 million building permit was the largest issued in 2025.

Love’s Travel Stops is currently a construction zone, with the main structure now being remodeled and expanded as part of a full-scale renovation project. The $3 million building permit was the largest issued in 2025.

Construction tops $17M in 2025

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A continued surge in housing developments and six projects topping the $1 million plateau pushed construction activity in 2025 to more than $17.3 million, the third highest total in the past decade as documented at Aurora City Hall.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

County sets salaries for elected officials through 2030

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Following nearly an hour of discussions among county officials which resulted in several changes to the resolution, the Hamilton County Commission approved Resolution 1205 on Monday morning which sets salaries and pay raises for elected officials over the next four years.
Candidate filing for the 2026 elections has begun

Candidate filing for the 2026 elections has begun

Candidates begin filing for local elected offices

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Nine people, including five incumbents and four challengers, officially threw their hats into the ring for local elected offices Monday, the first official day candidates were allowed to file.
A look back at the year that was, 2025

A look back at the year that was, 2025

'25 in review - Part 2

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A new year is here, but before we close the book for good on 2025 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from July through December 2025.
Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy (left) and Deputy Joseph Dearth

Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy (left) and Deputy Joseph Dearth

Deputy Dearth graduates top of class

News Staff
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy has announced that incoming Deputy Joseph Dearth recently graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and was awarded the Outstanding Class Leader by his fellow students and staff members. Dearth begins his field training this week. 
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

Arnett declared mentally competent to stand trial

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
More than two years after he was arrested for the stabbing death of his stepfather in Aurora, Caleb Arnett has been declared mentally competent to stand trial for first degree murder and five other charges. In a hearing in Hamilton County Court on Tuesday morning Jan. 6, Judge Lynelle D.
Rebecca (Obermeier) Golden is the director of resource development for Florida Gateway College’s nonprofit foundation which helps students receive the financial support and resources they need to succeed. She is pictured with her husband, Ross, her son, Graydon and daughter, Raylen.

Rebecca (Obermeier) Golden is the director of resource development for Florida Gateway College’s nonprofit foundation which helps students receive the financial support and resources they need to succeed. She is pictured with her husband, Ross, her son, Graydon and daughter, Raylen.

Golden draws on Aurora upbringing in work at Florida Gateway College

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
While she still misses her home town, Aurora native Rebecca (Obermeier) Golden and her family are thriving in Lake City, Fla. where she serves as the director of resource development for Florida Gateway College’s nonprofit fundraising organization known as The Foundation.
Sen. Loren Lippincott gives his perspective on the upcoming 2026 session of the Unicameral

Sen. Loren Lippincott gives his perspective on the upcoming 2026 session of the Unicameral

Lippincott prepares for ’26 session

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
With a projected state budget shortfall of more than $470 million looming over the upcoming 2026 session of the Nebraska Legislature, the state budget rises to the top of the list as the most pressing issue state senators will face starting next week. However, in a recent interview Dist. 34 Sen.