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This photo of the Statue of Liberty taken by Beth Omel was first in the America 250 category.

This photo of the Statue of Liberty taken by Beth Omel was first in the America 250 category.

America 250 category winning photo

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
A new and timely category was added to the ANR Amateur Photo Contest this year, highlighting the nation’s America 250 celebration. Beth Omel and her family took their first big family trip in May to the Big Apple, where they made several memorable stops, all of course captured on camera.
The home of Chad Lammermann in Marquette

The home of Chad Lammermann in Marquette

Marquette man found dead of apparent suicide

News Staff
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating an apparent suicide that occurred in Marquette Wednesday morning after law enforcement attempted to serve a search warrant as part of an ongoing child exploitation investigation. A news release from NSP states that at approximately 7 a.m.
Linda Simmons and her family were visiting her daughter near Norfolk when she captured this colorful sunset on the Fourth of July. The image won first place in the ANR photo contest’s landscape category.

Linda Simmons and her family were visiting her daughter near Norfolk when she captured this colorful sunset on the Fourth of July. The image won first place in the ANR photo contest’s landscape category.

Spectacular sunset wins Landscape category

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Linda Simmons a first place winner in ANR's annual Amateur Photo Contest, submitting her first-ever entry of a scene she captured on the Fourth of July.
The city’s ambulance service has been the focus of much discussion and sometimes heated debate over the past two years

The city’s ambulance service has been the focus of much discussion and sometimes heated debate over the past two years

New era begins for Aurora ambulance service

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The city’s role as owner/operator of a fire-based ambulance service will come to an end next month as the Aurora City Council voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract with Colorado-based EMS Unlimited.
EMS Unlimited Founder Ebin Latrimurti speaks to the Aurora Rotary Club last week.

EMS Unlimited Founder Ebin Latrimurti speaks to the Aurora Rotary Club last week.

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Founder shares vision behind EMS Unlimited company

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
What began as a one-ambulance operation in a small Colorado garage has grown into a multi-state EMS provider, and now that journey has reached Aurora. Fourteen years after founding EMS Unlimited, Ebin Latrimurti is preparing to launch the company’s newest operation in Aurora.
This new speed limit sign went up last week near the turnoff from Highway 34 into the new Streeter Subdivision on the west side of Aurora.

This new speed limit sign went up last week near the turnoff from Highway 34 into the new Streeter Subdivision on the west side of Aurora.

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Speed limit to be lowered on Hwy 34

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The speed limit along Highway 34 through Aurora will be reduced by 5 to 10 miles per hour at specific locations based on an ordinance passed last week by the Aurora City Council.
Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

Doug Koozer (right) is the owner of Ag Tractor Supply in Lincoln and a club sponsor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Tractor Restoration Club.

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Meet Nebraska’s ‘Tractor Doctor’

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The ability to restore any vintage tractor that can fit inside his Ag Tractor Supply shop in Lincoln has earned Aurora native Doug Koozer a unique title.
Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

Outfields Detasseling has reached its 25th year of service detasseling fields in northern Hamilton and Merrick counties, with apprixiomately 250 detasselers working for the company. Directing detasslers where to go next is Derek Keasling.

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Outfield Detassling celebrates 25 years

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Entering its 25th year of operations, Outfield Detasseling and its crew have been working through the summer heat in Hamilton and Merrick counties.
Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

Sawyer Decker (right) performs “Fabulous” from “High School Musical 2” during Broadway Academy’s Sunday afternoon performance. Performing with Decker is Jack Chavanu.

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Local students learn ‘Opening Up’ at Broadway Academy

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
After a full week of rehearsals and workshops, 24 students from across central and eastern Nebraska showcased all they had learned from their time at Broadway Academy this past weekend at Central City High School.
Edgerton Raptor Specialist Deb Miller holds the latest member of the faculty of the raptor program, Jet the American kestrel.

Edgerton Raptor Specialist Deb Miller holds the latest member of the faculty of the raptor program, Jet the American kestrel.

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Edgerton Center welcomes new raptor

Elizabeth Hunter
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The Edgerton Explorit Center has introduced the fourth and final addition to its Raptors on the Move program. Jet the American kestrel joined the flock several weeks ago and made one of its first public appearances during A’ROR’N Days.