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Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton’s defense swarms Red Cloud’s Ben Ely as he looks for a receiver downfield with five of the six visiting players in frame during the Hawks’ 60-14 loss to the Warriors.

Hampton ends season in playoff loss to Red Cloud Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Hampton’s first playoff appearance in more than a decade didn’t play out as anyone wearing purple and gold would have wanted.  Yet, the vibe leaving the field Friday night in Red Cloud was one of positivity and hopefulness for the future.  The No.
Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

Teachers from Hampton, Giltner, High Plains and Aurora school districts who had been in place for 20 or more years were celebrated in this year's ANR Workforce tribute.

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News Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Art of Teaching This week’s edition includes the News-Register’s annual workforce recognition special section, which this year shines the spotlight on area educators who have been with their respective school districts for 20 or more years.
Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Kash Majerus (81) comes up with a strip sack that Wyatt Dose (25) picked up and took to the house in Hampton’s 64-32 win over St. Edward Friday.

Hampton set for district title clash Friday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Hampton passed the first of its two-week test with flying colors. The Hawks entered St. Edward needing a win to stay in contention for a district championship and went home with a 64-32 win over the Beavers Friday night.  The win for coach Jereme Jones was special, beating a St.
Shannon Goltz interacts with some of the kittens kept in the new enclosure at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet, which she built with her husband Greg.

Shannon Goltz interacts with some of the kittens kept in the new enclosure at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet, which she built with her husband Greg.

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News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Aurora Adopt-A-Pet makes sure local cats are ‘feline’ fine The cats and kittens at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet animal shelter have room to stretch more than their claws thanks to a second enclosure inside and a soon to be added “cat-io” outside area.
More than 6,800 pink postcards were mailed out to Hamilton County residents this week noting of proposed property tax increases, part of a new statutory requirement that local officials fear may be confusing to many.

More than 6,800 pink postcards were mailed out to Hamilton County residents this week noting of proposed property tax increases, part of a new statutory requirement that local officials fear may be confusing to many.

Pink postcards add another layer to budget approval

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
More than 6,800 pink postcards were mailed out to Hamilton County residents this week noting of proposed property tax increases, part of a new statutory requirement that local officials fear may be confusing to many.
Evan Pankoke was the spark Hampton needed Friday, shown here running through several Sterling Jets defenders in the first half of the Hawks’ 32-12 loss at home.

Evan Pankoke was the spark Hampton needed Friday, shown here running through several Sterling Jets defenders in the first half of the Hawks’ 32-12 loss at home.

Hawks run angry in loss to Sterling

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Hampton was missing two starters for the opening quarter for disciplinary reasons and spotted Sterling 24 points on the scoreboard.
Former Hampton standout Kayla Gaughen takes over the Hawk volleyball program from her former coach, Diane Torson, who retired after 36 seasons.

Former Hampton standout Kayla Gaughen takes over the Hawk volleyball program from her former coach, Diane Torson, who retired after 36 seasons.

Gaughen takes over alma mater from coaching idol, legend

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Over the past few years, while still enjoying what she was doing, legendary Hampton coach Diane Torson was putting together an exit strategy.  The three-time state championship winning coach wanted to not only leave the program better than when she found it, but leave it in the best of hands.
Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Hampton coach Diane Torson celebrates a point during her final state tournament run in 2016. The longtime Hawk coach is retiring from the varsity sideline after 36 seasons, but will continue to teach in the coming years.

Torson retires after 36 seasons

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
More often than not, Diane Torson could get her point across with just a look. Way more often than not, a simple look led to winning seasons and state championships for the Hampton volleyball team.
It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better.

It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better.

Hampton ready to celebrate Booster Days

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
It’s time for a celebration in Hampton, and if you ask local natives most would agree the timing for Booster Days 2022 couldn’t be better. Indeed there have been some challenging times in Hampton the last few months, a close-knit community known for its small-town pride.