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Attorney Stephen Mossman, left, addresses the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday during a public hearing on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation. About 20 people attended the hearing, most of whom were in support of the permit.

Attorney Stephen Mossman, left, addresses the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners Monday during a public hearing on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation. About 20 people attended the hearing, most of whom were in support of the permit.

County tables S&P’s CUP request

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After moving upstairs to the District Courtroom, hearing more than an hour of testimony and holding a lengthy discussion, the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners decided to wait to make a final decision on a conditional use permit for S&P Irrigation on Monday morning.
Radio and podcast host Trent Loos shares information and concerns about the safety of carbon pipelines during a presentation Thursday in Aurora.

Radio and podcast host Trent Loos shares information and concerns about the safety of carbon pipelines during a presentation Thursday in Aurora.

Speaker shares concerns about carbon pipeline safety

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A Nebraska-based radio and podcast host shared information with a group of approximately 70 area residents in Aurora Thursday explaining what he believes are significant safety concerns regarding the CO2 carbon capture pipeline project planned in Hamilton County and others like it.
The above photo was taken during an inspection ceremy in front of the Omaha courthouse. Featured in the photo from left, are Coast Guard Captain Hank Braun, Coast Guard Captain Harry Smith, Rich Gallentine, U.S. Navy Commander Dan Lassiter, Mark Hansen, Glenn Friendt and Tom Moderow.

The above photo was taken during an inspection ceremy in front of the Omaha courthouse. Featured in the photo from left, are Coast Guard Captain Hank Braun, Coast Guard Captain Harry Smith, Rich Gallentine, U.S. Navy Commander Dan Lassiter, Mark Hansen, Glenn Friendt and Tom Moderow.

Remembering the voyage of the NSN SS Centennial

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Among the antique vehicles on display at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora is a blue and goldenrod-colored watercraft bearing the words Nebraska State Navy (NSN) SS Centennial that has a unique place in Nebraska’s history.
As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

Urbom opens unique PT clinic in Lincoln

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
When opening Lincoln’s first specialized pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, Empower Physical Therapy, Aurora grad Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom was determined to empower patients in understanding pelvic health.“We’re very passionate and we feel like everyone deserves care,” Urbom said.
Judge Jason Bergevin speaks to the Judicial Nominating Commission on Dec. 12 in the 5th District courtroom on the third floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed the Columbus district judge as the next associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Judge Jason Bergevin speaks to the Judicial Nominating Commission on Dec. 12 in the 5th District courtroom on the third floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse. Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed the Columbus district judge as the next associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Gov. Pillen appoints Judge Bergevin to Nebraska Supreme Court

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Gov. Jim Pillen has announced his appointment of the Honorable Jason M. Bergevin of Columbus as an associate justice to the Nebraska Supreme Court representing the Fifth Judicial District. The announcement was made on Jan. 2.
Sen. Loren Lippincott, Dist. 34

Sen. Loren Lippincott, Dist. 34

Sen. Lippincott elected chair of legislature’s Rules Committee

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dist. 34 Sen. Loren Lippincott was a busy man leading up to last Thursday’s opening of the 109th Legislature. The Central City lawmaker, who is beginning the third session of his first term in the Unicameral, ran for the chairmanship of the legislature’s Rules Committee and was elected on Wednesday.
Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board news

Aurora 4R School Board tables preschool plan

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After two months of discussing a multi-faceted plan initially focused on the concept of expanding the district’s preschool program, the Aurora 4R School Board decided Monday to table the proposal so as not to impede pending discussions and actions regarding facility needs.Supt.
High Plains Community Schools

High Plains Community Schools

Concern from public voiced to HPC board

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Friends, family and supporters of a Polk family turned up in droves to a jam-packed High Plains January school board meeting Monday night. More than 30 people attended the start of Monday’s regular monthly meeting in the Polk board room, there for the purpose of public comment.
Barricades have been erected by the Village of Hampton around this 1893 opera house building which was declared an unsafe building by the board last month. Owner Dan Klute has presented a proposal to tear down the structure and salvage the building materials.

Barricades have been erected by the Village of Hampton around this 1893 opera house building which was declared an unsafe building by the board last month. Owner Dan Klute has presented a proposal to tear down the structure and salvage the building materials.

Hampton trustees take action on hazardous building

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Hampton Village Board is closer to solutions to two current community problems following the first regular meeting of the new year on Monday night.
As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

As part of her practice in pelvic floor therapy, Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom (standing) provides women rehabilitation to their muscles within their pelvic floor.

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News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
When opening Lincoln’s first specialized pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, Empower Physical Therapy, Aurora grad Stefanie (Hansen) Urbom was determined to empower patients in understanding pelvic health. “We’re very passionate and we feel like everyone deserves care,” Urbom said.