This 18-wheeler was one of the casualties of the brief blizzard that blew through Hamilton County last Wednesday. The northbound rig was spotted along Highway 14 about four miles north of Aurora early Thursday morning after the wind had died down and the skies had cleared. Numerous stalled and stuck vehicles were scattered along Highways 14 and 34 that morning and I-80 was closed for a period of time from Omaha to the Wyoming border.

Crews have been busy installing various utilities under 1st Street in Aurora for months. In mid-April, work will begin on a major reconstruction project which will shut the street down from Highway 34 to the railroad tracks.

City crews have begun clearing streets in Aurora, though piles of wet, heavy snow remain in the center of some streets, making travel difficult.

Patrick Star, played by Jacob Inman (center) blasts off with a jetpack for a scene in Aurora High School’s production of “The SpongeBob Musical” during a rehearsal on Friday. Giving Inman a boost during rehearsal is James Dieckmann.

Pictured from left are Deen Albert and Todd Vettel, co-owners of Ajira America organization which has purchased Ken’s Motel. Not pictured is co-owner Laban Njuguna.