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Merkel, Holloways charged with assault
News Staff
Two of the men who sought the Republican nomination for Hamilton County commissioner a year ago are scheduled to appear in county court later this month on charges related to an altercation that took place between them on Feb. 9.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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School responds to Nazi flag incident
Kurt Johnson
An investigation continues as of Monday at Aurora Public Schools regarding an incident which occurred Thursday involving two students holding a Nazi flag in the locker room at the middle school.Supt.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
A few of the 18 members of the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department.
Hordville VFD protects more than just the town
Ron Burtz
While the community of Hordville in northern Hamilton County has a population of just 137, the Hordville Volunteer Fire Department is responsible for fire protection for many square miles of crop and pasture land in the area, plus many newer homes situated on lakes near the Platte River.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Members of the Phillips Fire Department
Phillips VFD stands ready to serve its community
Elizabeth Hunter
The Phillips Volunteer Fire Department continues to be a pillar of the community, with 23 members who serve their community with pride and dedication.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Pictured above are members of the Giltner Fire Department
Giltner Fire & Rescue squad is ready at a moment’s notice
Elizabeth Hunter
The Giltner Fire Department stands proud with 26 members eager to serve and protect their community.Fire Chief Bradley Consbruck reported that Giltner firefighters and EMTs responded to 61 calls in the past year.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Some of the 20 members of the Marquette Fire & Rescue squad.
Marquette Fire & Rescue is 20 members strong, hoping to grow
Ron Burtz
Serving the residents of the Village of Marquette, as well as many area farms and housing areas along the Platte River is Marquette Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Chief D.J.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Members of the Hampton Volunteer Fire Department
Hampton volunteer firefighters ready to serve community
Kurt Johnson
The Hampton Volunteer Fire Department is 19 members strong, representing a proud organization always ready and willing to serve its community at a time of need.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
These members of Troop C of the Nebraska State Patrol help keep local highways safe.
NE State Patrol troopers work to keep local highways safe
Ron Burtz
In addition to the work done by sheriff’s deputies and local police, roadways in Hamilton and York counties are also patrolled daily by 10 troopers of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) who are members of what is known as the York/Aurora Group of Troop C, headquartered in Grand Island.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The personnel of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s Office responsible for law enforcement, jail, dispatch
Ron Burtz
Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy and his eight deputies answered more than 2,100 calls for service last year including reports of reckless driving and other traffic complaints, assisting with medical emergencies, animal bites, thefts and other emergencies and crimes that took place within the...
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Members of the Aurora Fire Department
Aurora Fire/EMS Department facing staffing challenges
Kurt Johnson
The Aurora Fire Department has been answering the call for decades when local fires or emergencies are called in. That has not changed, though the department itself has changed in many ways.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
