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Bands on the Bricks concert series starts Friday

Bands on the Bricks concert series starts Friday

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Bands on Bricks 9 begins Friday

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Bands on the Bricks begins its 2026 season in Aurora’s downtown square on Friday with a band to perform every week until Aug. 14.Entering its ninth year, event organizer Sara Sutherland expressed her excitement to see excitement for the annual six-week event continue to grow.
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

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Arnett stabbing murder trial delayed

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
As expected, the first degree murder trial of Jacob Arnett of Aurora has been continued from its August 10 date with no new trial date set.
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news

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Luzum to serve as interim county attorney

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
His nameplate was there, but the seat usually occupied by Hamilton County Attorney Douglas Dexter was vacant on Monday at the weekly county board of commissioners meeting. That’s because Dexter, who has served in that position over the past four years, resigned late last month effective July 3.
This edition will be a keeper, so pick up your copy today!

This edition will be a keeper, so pick up your copy today!

ANR celebrates the USA!

News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
It's here! On news stands now is the Aurora News-Register's special salute to America at 250! The entire issue is a star-spangled celebration of our nation's 250th birthday and a look at what makes America great. Beginning right on the front page is a feature story entitled “Why I love America.
The Aurora fireworks display makes a triumphal return Thursday in celebration of America's 250th birthday

The Aurora fireworks display makes a triumphal return Thursday in celebration of America's 250th birthday

Aurora fireworks to return with a bang

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Fireworks will be returning to Aurora with a bang this year as the beloved Fourth of July event returns to the Hamilton County Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 2, with the show to begin at 10 p.m.The fireworks display was discontinued in 2024 due to the cost of organizing the event.
This year’s A’ROR’N Days parade featured patriotic floats. Representing Memorial Community Health on its float are from left: Kaiya Crabtree, Haidyn Scribner, Angelique Moore, Sam Sorensen and Colin Sorensen. See more A’ROR’N Days photos at auroranewsregister.com

This year’s A’ROR’N Days parade featured patriotic floats. Representing Memorial Community Health on its float are from left: Kaiya Crabtree, Haidyn Scribner, Angelique Moore, Sam Sorensen and Colin Sorensen. See more A’ROR’N Days photos at auroranewsregister.com

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Hometown pride shines

Staff Reports
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
As Aurora kicked off the local celebration of  America’s 250th birthday, the community had plenty of reasons to celebrate its own hometown tradition as well.
Plainsman 50th Anniversary Celebration committee members are excited to mark the museum’s history since it first opened on July 4, 1976.

Plainsman 50th Anniversary Celebration committee members are excited to mark the museum’s history since it first opened on July 4, 1976.

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Plainsman to host 50-year celebration

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Plainsman Museum will be hosting its 50th anniversary celebration Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the party beginning at 5 p.m.
This section of Highway 34 by the Aurora swimming pool will be the focus of a study to consider the concept and cost of building an undercrossing in conjunction with an NDOT highway improvement project planned for approximately 2030.

This section of Highway 34 by the Aurora swimming pool will be the focus of a study to consider the concept and cost of building an undercrossing in conjunction with an NDOT highway improvement project planned for approximately 2030.

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JEO study to explore underpass on Hwy 34

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Aurora City Council initiated a design study last week to explore the possibility and cost of installing an undercrossing on Highway 34 near the swimming pool in the area of 12th and 13th streets.
A 30-40 minute fireworks display will conclude the July 3rd Celebration in Phillips

A 30-40 minute fireworks display will conclude the July 3rd Celebration in Phillips

Phillips to light up night sky July 3rd

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Anticipation is building for Phillips’s 7th annual July 3rd Celebration this Friday. Memorial Hall will be the rallying point for a variety of family activities starting at 6 p.m. which will lead up to the annual fireworks display after dark.
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

Insanity defense planned for Arnett

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
It appears the first degree murder trial of Caleb Arnett may not take place as scheduled in August following the recent filing of a motion by defense attorneys.