News

Pictured from left are Jillian Farris as Svetlana, Alana Wiarda as Amanda, Aydenn Scherff as Eddie Seabreeze, Kiersten Joseph as Elise, Macy Miller as Charmaine, Brayden Wolinski as Rondo and Gavin Gilmore as Mo.

Pictured from left are Jillian Farris as Svetlana, Alana Wiarda as Amanda, Aydenn Scherff as Eddie Seabreeze, Kiersten Joseph as Elise, Macy Miller as Charmaine, Brayden Wolinski as Rondo and Gavin Gilmore as Mo.

The show goes on at Hampton

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The Hampton High School one act team presented its community performance on Nov. 24. This year’s production is “The One-Act Play Disaster” by Don Zolidis. The comedy features a cast and crew attempting to adapt a play based on a popular heist movie, but things go wrong as the play commences.  
The Aurora Community Problem Solvers made a large donation of food on Nov. 22, one of 205 group donations made thus far in 2024.

The Aurora Community Problem Solvers made a large donation of food on Nov. 22, one of 205 group donations made thus far in 2024.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Food Pantry reports rising demand

Kurt Johnson
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
As the cost of groceries has risen across Nebraska and the United States, so too has the number of people reaching out for help to put food on the table to feed their families.
Ben Crabtree

Ben Crabtree

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Crabtree named new emergency manager

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
The second person to serve as Hamilton County Emergency Management Director was introduced to the county commission at its regular Monday meeting this week.
This hot cocoa cup float in the Tractor Parade featured riders dressed in white as the marshmallows

This hot cocoa cup float in the Tractor Parade featured riders dressed in white as the marshmallows

Wel-come Home to Christmas

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hundreds of people lined the downtown square Saturday as the sixth annual Come Home to Christmas celebration warmed hearts throughout the day in what has become a festive holiday tradition.
The Village of Marquette

The Village of Marquette

Jervah new Marquette trustee following recount, card draw

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The outcome of one Hamilton County General Election race has finally been determined, more than two weeks after election day. An official recount of votes in Precinct 8, which is the precinct for the village of Marquette, was held on Thursday at 9 a.m.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Exclusive Subscriber Content

County commissioners to revisit commercial solar farm regulations

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
With the Synergen large water user issue having effectively been taken off the table by the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District recently, and with the county having a moratorium in place on requests for conditional use permits (CUPs) for large water users, the Hamilton County Commission is...
Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance

Tiffany Cure arrives for her first court appearance

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Cure to face trial in March for death of infant

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Marquette woman charged in the death of an infant on Aug. 6 is still on track for a jury trial in March of next year following a status hearing in Hamilton County District Court on Thursday morning.
Great Plains Mounted Archery instructor Chris Patton shows his students, Londyn Ommert (left) and Penelope Mann how to adjust their bows for better aim.

Great Plains Mounted Archery instructor Chris Patton shows his students, Londyn Ommert (left) and Penelope Mann how to adjust their bows for better aim.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Unique Patton clinic combines archery with horseback riding

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Great Plains Mounted Archery Club opened its doors to its first riders on Nov. 9 at the Lazy K Arena in Grand Island.
Jorja Pohlmeier and Scott Bennett of Aurora performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City recently

Jorja Pohlmeier and Scott Bennett of Aurora performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City recently

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Students perform at Carnegie Hall

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
It was an eye-opening experience for Aurora High School senior Jorja Pohlmeier and junior Scott Bennett who recently traveled to New York City’s Carnegie Hall to perform on that world-famous stage with band students from around the world.