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Sarah Lyon, left, and University of Nebraska Medical Center professor Jesse Bell are pictured here during a podcast Lyon hosted last fall, which is now posted on her website, OTPotential.com
Study associates nitrates in drinking water with cancer
Kurt Johnson
Ever since a friend of Sarah Lyon’s was diagnosed with cancer back in elementary school, she remembers worrying that farm chemicals in area drinking water were related to the high rates of pediatric cancer in Hamilton County.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Cody Hoegh
Hoegh appointed elementary principal
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora 4R School Board confirmed the appointment of Cody Hoegh Monday as principal of the elementary school effective next school year. He will replace Mark Standage, who will retire at the end of May. Supt.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
Wife of murder victim brings Dexter complaint to commission
Ron Burtz
The Ross Nickolaus murder case which was back in the news this week (See the article about Caleb Arnett on Page 2 of this week’s edition) was brought up at Monday’s county commission meeting.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250 Committee continues to gear up for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary in July. Window clings with the America 250 logo will be mailed out soon for businesses to display.
This week's featured stories
News Staff
The United States Semiquincentennial is kicking off in the new year with the Hamilton County, Nebraska America 250 Committee setting the pace for Hamilton County.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
This photo was taken by Laura Oswald during a wedding in downtown Omaha with Laura Oswald using a newer flash setup to add a different dynamic in capturing the couple as the champange sprays.
Best of the Best captured ‘In Laura’s Lens’
Elizabeth Hunter
Capturing the light of happiness has driven Laura Oswald in her 10 years of photography through her business, In Laura’s Lens.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
William J. Sisson
Sisson faces 25 felony counts
Ron Burtz
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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
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.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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
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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners news
County sets salaries for elected officials through 2030
Ron Burtz
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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Candidate filing for the 2026 elections has begun
Candidates begin filing for local elected offices
Kurt Johnson
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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
