Hampton

Richard Rhoden

Richard Rhoden

Thank you, coach Ed

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Kyle Ediger never let the emotions of a game get too high or too low.  In front of a packed house Friday night, though, the Hampton grad, teacher and coach surely had a little extra juice.  It still makes no sense. It’s hard to wrap your head around.
Kyle Ediger

Kyle Ediger

Hampton teacher, coach killed in accident

News Staff
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Release via York News-Times: Two people and a York County Sheriff's Office K-9 patrol dog are dead after a high-speed chase devolved into an apparent suicide mission on Tuesday night, according to the sheriff.
High Plains duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

High Plains duo Vaughn Pedersen (left) and Nathan Ertzner got a number of laughs out of the room with their varsity duet acting piece.

Aurora Speech Invite welcomes familiar faces

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Aurora Speech Invitational was hosted Saturday, seeing more than a dozen schools from across Nebraska. Teams from Aurora, Giltner, Hampton and High Plains were caught in action doing what they do best. For full results from the Aurora team, please see this week's print or e-edition.
Hampton firefighters were on the scene immediately Thursday morning when a faulty furnace in the basement of the Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall sent smoke throughout the building.

Hampton firefighters were on the scene immediately Thursday morning when a faulty furnace in the basement of the Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall sent smoke throughout the building.

Furnace causes scare at Zion Lutheran

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
There were some anxious moments at Zion Lutheran Church north of Hampton early Thursday morning after a furnace motor in the basement caught fire in the fellowship hall adjacent to the main church structure, sending smoke throughout the building and triggering an alarm.
Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

Caden Carlson, left, is gaining experience in the tech sector through an internship with the Grain Weevil Corporation. Pictured here observing the Grain Weevil in action at the Aurora Technology Center are Ben Johnson and Zane Zents.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Technology is in their futures Area seniors contemplating what they want to pursue or study next year have a running start when it comes to all things technology. They grew up with it. They embrace it.
High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

High Plains’ Tyler McNaught makes a pass in the lane during the Storm’s 48-37 opening round CRC Tournament victory over Meridian Saturday.

Storm boys down Merdian for first CRC tourney win since ’16

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
All three area boys teams have been eliminated from the Crossroads Conference Basketball Tournament in York, with High Plains falling to No. 1 seed Osceola in second-round action Monday while Hampton and Gitlner both lost their openers on Saturday.
Longtime farm hand and cattle industry veteran Ray Beck will be honored by the Hamilton-York County Cattlemen in late January.

Longtime farm hand and cattle industry veteran Ray Beck will be honored by the Hamilton-York County Cattlemen in late January.

Ray Beck reflects on life spent in the cattle industry

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Two things about Ray Beck are universally true -- he’s always wearing his cowboy hat and he’s been working with cattle for his entire life.  One or both of these facts have resulted in his most recent accomplishment.
Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics.

Hampton village board reviews water well, emergency siren status

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Hampton village leaders discussed options regarding replacement or repair of a water well and one or both of the emergency sirens during a one-hour meeting Monday that covered a variety of topics. Utility Supt.