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Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) plans to construct a 115 kilovolt electrical transmission line linking its substation just north of Aurora along Highway 14 with it’s other station several miles north on the same highway and just south of the bridge to Central City.

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) plans to construct a 115 kilovolt electrical transmission line linking its substation just north of Aurora along Highway 14 with it’s other station several miles north on the same highway and just south of the bridge to Central City.

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County notified of new 115 kV transmission line

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Hamilton County Commissioners were notified Monday of an upcoming project by Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to construct a 115 kilovolt electrical transmission line linking its substation just north of Aurora along Highway 14 with it’s other station several miles north on the same highway...
Dena Beck, Central Region Navigator for 6 Regions, One Nebraska, speaks to community members attending the Child Care Conversation hosted March 2 by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. The lunchtime forum at the Bremer Center attracted more than 20 people to discuss ways to bolster child care options in the area for working families.

Dena Beck, Central Region Navigator for 6 Regions, One Nebraska, speaks to community members attending the Child Care Conversation hosted March 2 by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. The lunchtime forum at the Bremer Center attracted more than 20 people to discuss ways to bolster child care options in the area for working families.

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Forum promotes child care as ‘essential infrastructure’

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Available and affordable child care is increasingly viewed not just as a family concern but as a key economic development issue for communities across the United States.
The spring edition of Extra Extracurricular is here

The spring edition of Extra Extracurricular is here

Extra Extracurricular - Spring Edition

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
ANR tips its hat toward local youth involved in extracurricular activities with this week’s edition. Our Extra Extra Curricular section highlights fine arts and other groups active at Aurora, Hampton, Giltner and High Plains Community schools.
Caleb Arnett

Caleb Arnett

Arnett bound over on murder, assault, weapon charges

Ron Burtz
Friday, March 6, 2026
Caleb Arnett will stand trial in Hamilton County District Court for the murder of his step-father and the wounding of his mother and step-brother. That was the decision entered Friday by Hamilton County Court Judge Lynelle D. Homolka.
Aurora Adopt-A-Pet is starting a new program called Silver Whiskers which will pair senior cats with senior citizens who could otherwise not afford a pet. Pictured with two of the senior cats are Adopt-A-Pet President Shannon Goltz and volunteer Samantha Wize.

Aurora Adopt-A-Pet is starting a new program called Silver Whiskers which will pair senior cats with senior citizens who could otherwise not afford a pet. Pictured with two of the senior cats are Adopt-A-Pet President Shannon Goltz and volunteer Samantha Wize.

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Silver Whiskers gives seniors opportunity to foster a feline

Elizabeth Hunter
Thursday, March 5, 2026
For many older adults, the quiet comfort of a cat can ease loneliness and lift the weight of difficult days — but on a fixed income, pet ownership often feels out of reach.
Citizens are invited to share their thoughts on the city allowing chickens within the city limits.

Citizens are invited to share their thoughts on the city allowing chickens within the city limits.

City seeks input on chicken issue

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The City of Aurora invites residents to attend the Tuesday, March 10th city council meeting to provide input on whether the city should adopt regulations allowing chickens within city limits. Community feedback in opposition and support is encouraged.
Pheasants Forever

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Pheasants Forever banquet set

News Staff
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Hunting and conservation enthusiasts are planning a fund-raising banquet in Phillips March 14 ending a three-year hiatus for an event designed to connect private landowners to Pheasants Forever dollars and resources.
New Hope Community Church has moved from its former location at the Ivy to the corner of 7th and L streets in Aurora. This building formerly housed the Aurora Assembly of God.

New Hope Community Church has moved from its former location at the Ivy to the corner of 7th and L streets in Aurora. This building formerly housed the Aurora Assembly of God.

A new home for New Hope Church

Ron Burtz
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The new year has brought a new home for Aurora’s fledgling New Hope Community Church.
The Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the third annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser by the Hamilton County Backpack Program. Among the community members that attended the fundraiser lunch were. from left, Joann Dick, Karen Wilshusen and Glenna Markham.

The Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the third annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser by the Hamilton County Backpack Program. Among the community members that attended the fundraiser lunch were. from left, Joann Dick, Karen Wilshusen and Glenna Markham.

Messiah Lutheran hosts Soup Bowl Fundraiser

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
This year, the Messiah Lutheran Church hosted the Hamilton County Backpack Program’s annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 19.Program co-founder Pat Pickering said it was a positive turnout with visitors taking time to enjoy soup within the warmth of the church.