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Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse pause for a photo opp while helping provide aid near the fire in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Aurora native Brian Kremer is pictured third from left.

Volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse pause for a photo opp while helping provide aid near the fire in Pacific Palisades, Calif. Aurora native Brian Kremer is pictured third from left.

Local native volunteering in wake of California fires

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Footage of fire-ravaged Southern California on the nightly news has seared images of horrific loss here in Nebraska, but for local native Brian Kremer the devastation hits very close to home.
The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 8

The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Saturday, Feb. 8

Live Healthy Health Fair set for Feb. 8.

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Live Healthy Health Fair is returning to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds for its 28th annual event Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones works alongside his canine partner Samson to check baggage for potential explosives at the Los Angeles International Airport during his time with the TSA.

Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones works alongside his canine partner Samson to check baggage for potential explosives at the Los Angeles International Airport during his time with the TSA.

Army veteran Jones leads way in DHS canine program

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
It can be a "ruff" job making sure every passenger is safe before they board a commercial flight, but with the help of his canine companions Army veteran Andrew ‘Andy’ Jones, has spent the last 20 years protecting travelers.
Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly (center) and others share a laugh after WWII medal recipient Carol Robotham cracks a joke related to her military service.

Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly (center) and others share a laugh after WWII medal recipient Carol Robotham cracks a joke related to her military service.

Robotham honored 80 years after service as WAC

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
While nearly eight decades have passed since she was discharged from her military service with the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) at the end of WWII, Carol Robotham still has vivid memories of her military service in 1944-45 that took her from rural Nebraska across the country to Atlantic City, N.J.
Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level

Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level

Plainsman planning America 250 celebration

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Planning has begun for a multi-faceted celebration of history at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, with milestone anniversaries pending at the local and national level.
One of the the slides in Hampton's sports coop informational slide show explains the reasons for the discussions.

One of the the slides in Hampton's sports coop informational slide show explains the reasons for the discussions.

Hampton seeks input on proposed sports coop plan

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
A possible sports cooperative between Hampton Public School and Heartland Community Schools of Henderson is getting more public exposure following discussions at the January meeting of the Hampton Board of Education.
Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

Doris Winkler performs “The Plowshare Song” during a Monday night program celebrating Martin Luther King Day in Aurora.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
A group of 30 area residents gathered at the Alice Farr Library Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King Day and reflect on the continuing struggles toward racial unity in America.
Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly presents an award to Carol Robotham for her service in the Women's Air Corps during WWII.

Nebraska Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly presents an award to Carol Robotham for her service in the Women's Air Corps during WWII.

Robotham receives medal for WWII service

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tuesday was a big day for Hamilton County World War II veteran Carol Robotham. The 101-year-old resident of Memorial Community Care (MCC) in Aurora was presented with a special medal of recognition for her service by Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly at a ceremony in the activity room at MCC that afternoon.
Tempo instructor and owner Ashley Parker (right center) guides her Thursday clogging class through a dance for the upcoming competition season to the song, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Students featured include, from left: Delaney Weedin, Hadley Hudson and Tatum Stevens.

Tempo instructor and owner Ashley Parker (right center) guides her Thursday clogging class through a dance for the upcoming competition season to the song, “Singin’ in the Rain.” Students featured include, from left: Delaney Weedin, Hadley Hudson and Tatum Stevens.

Tempo set to relocate to Escape building

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Having spent five years at its downtown square location, the Tempo Performing Arts Studio will be relocating classes to the building previously operated by Escape Aurora in May.