The University of Nebraska at Kearney named the Grossnicklaus family of Aurora as its Outstanding Family Award winner for 2017. Chancellor Doug Kristensen, far right, recognized UNK senior Luke... + continue reading
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Fifteen area residents spent the last year researching the Hamilton County Ambulance Service, searching for ways to cut costs while maintaining quality service. The Emergency Medical Services Focus Group released the results of that study in a 42-page document. Click the link to view the full report and see this week's print or e-edition... + continue reading
The 4R board approved its budget Monday showing a 1.57 cent increase in the levy, but a 4.2 percent decrease in the total budget. The 6 percent decrease in this year’s valuations outweighed the budget cuts that the board was able to make.
Increases in the budget included insurance rates, new open enrollment benefit procedures, state aid,... + continue reading
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Aurora spotted the visiting Waverly Vikings a quick 67-yard touchdown Friday, then exploded for 40 unanswered points to earn the second win of the young season, 40-27.
The Huskies once again took to the airways with continued success, racking up 287 yards on the arm of junior quarterback Baylor Scheierman.
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Memorial Hospital is debuting its new 3D mammalogy exam technology just in time for October, which is breast cancer awareness month. The 3D mammogram equipment allows doctors to examine breast tissue layer by layer. Instead of viewing all of the complexities of breast tissue in a flat image -- like doctors do with conventional 2D technology --... + continue reading
Area farmers and High Plains Community School FFA students gathered in Polk Sept. 6 for a field day focused on strip tillage and soil fertility. Orthman partnered with Nick Hatfield and Dennis Stevens, plot owners, to bring in independent agronomist Mike Peterson who works with clients in Colorado, western Kansas, the northern panhandle of Texas... + continue reading
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Aurora held a 12-6 lead entering the seventh needing three outs as Central City made its move, but ran out of juice at the end of a 12-9 Lady Husky win Thursday night at the 4-Diamond Sports Complex... + continue reading
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Eight years after lawmakers made a bold decision to move the Nebraska State Fair out of Lincoln, the event seems at home now in its Grand Island venue.
This year’s fair was another winner,... + continue reading
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The first show during the Nebraska State Fair in the Raising Nebraska building, which is focused on teaching the public to better understand and appreciate the advancements, impact and global... + continue reading
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