Huskies

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary Pearson // Capt. Joshua Nauman is piped ashore following a change of command ceremony on the flight deck of the USS Midway Museum in July of this year.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
One of a few good men Following a long, well-traveled, road through military service, Giltner native Capt. Joshua Nauman has recently taken up a top position at the very naval law office in which he started his career years ago.
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.

Parents pitch baseball to 4R

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
With a full house, Monday afternoon’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting took to the dirt, figuratively speaking, to discuss the possibility of adding boy’s baseball as a school-sponsored activity.
Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Aurora’s defense held Scottsbluff to 206 total yards Friday night, highlighted by multiple defenders to the ball, like Jack Allen (middle) and Kellen Peterson (54).

Huskies have date with Skutt

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
A smile came across Aurora coach Kyle Peterson’s face Friday night when he heard of the Huskies’ opponent in the Class B semifinals.  Omaha Skutt is coming west. Aurora will host Omaha Skutt Friday with a trip to Memorial Stadium in the Class B finals on the line starting with a 7 p.m. kick.
Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

Brittany Lozdoski, left, and Denise Bone combined efforts to offer Aurora elementary students a farm-to-school taste test.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Serving up a farm-to-school taste test in Aurora Aurora elementary students had a special treat on the menu last week, a taco salad featuring ingredients mostly grown on a nearby farm.
Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

Aurora celebrates a rally during a four-set loss to GINW in the B-6 district final contest Saturday.

GINW edges Aurora in B-6 district final

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
There were two bands, two sets of student sections and loud, oh was it loud.  It was everything desirable with a trip to state on the line between a pair of rivals. The streak verses the upset.
Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

Mark Janzen, a mill room operator at Grain Place Foods, is shown making organic bird food at the plant near Marquette.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Shortage puts premium on quality workers Hamilton County has prided itself for decades on its quality workforce and strong work ethic, which were more important than ever this past year with all the uncertainties in the midst of a pandemic.
Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Senior Isaac Bisbee, left, and sophomore Lucas Gautier run side by side mid-way through the Class C state cross country race Friday in Kearney.

Huskies run to 9th place state finish Friday afternoon

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Aurora cross country runners all ran better than their season average at Friday’s state meet in Kearney, though the end result wasn’t quite what coach Tony Sigler had in mind for his Huskies.
Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Taryn McKinney was responsible for several new season and career records for the Aurora softball team.

Several Aurora softball records re-written during 2021 year

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
The 2021 Aurora softball season will be one to remember years down the line for a variety of reasons.  The team’s 21-12 record was its best in more than a decade and the 21 wins were the program’s second best in school history.
Aurora’s Grace Ziegler watches her putt fall into the cup on the par-3 seventh hole during day two action of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club.

Aurora’s Grace Ziegler watches her putt fall into the cup on the par-3 seventh hole during day two action of the Class B state golf tournament at Scottsbluff Country Club.

Aurora competes at state

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Sure, the weather was picture perfect for awhile and lightning-plagued for others.  It wasn’t the best rounds of golf the Lady Husky golf team has turned in during the 2021 season.
In an amazing display of sportsmanship, Aurora’s Tyson Kottwitz encourages Brandon Fye to finish the race as the Central City runner had started to go down just before the finish line.

In an amazing display of sportsmanship, Aurora’s Tyson Kottwitz encourages Brandon Fye to finish the race as the Central City runner had started to go down just before the finish line.

Huskies qualify for state in tight district race

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Every single point matters in district cross country competition and the Aurora Huskies learned that the hard way Thursday, coming up one point shy of a team title but still confidently punching their ticket to this week’s Class C state meet in Kearney for the eighth straight year.