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Wife of murder victim brings Dexter complaint to commission

Ron Burtz

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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.

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.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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.

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.

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Best of the Best captured ‘In Laura’s Lens’

Elizabeth Hunter

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Capturing the light of happiness has driven Laura Oswald in her 10 years of photography through her business, In Laura’s Lens.

William J. Sisson

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Sisson faces 25 felony counts

Ron Burtz

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.

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

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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.

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.

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Construction tops $17M in 2025

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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.

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County sets salaries for elected officials through 2030

Ron Burtz

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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.

Candidate filing for the 2026 elections has begun

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Candidates begin filing for local elected offices

Kurt Johnson

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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.

A look back at the year that was, 2025

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'25 in review - Part 2

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

A new year is here, but before we close the book for good on 2025 here is a look back at the events that made headlines on the local front. What follows is a week-by-week capsule summary of the top news stories from July through December 2025.

Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy (left) and Deputy Joseph Dearth

Deputy Dearth graduates top of class

News Staff

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy has announced that incoming Deputy Joseph Dearth recently graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center and was awarded the Outstanding Class Leader by his fellow students and staff members. Dearth begins his field training this week.