Aurora

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo signed with Concordia University Feb. 8 to play college football alongside his parents, Eric and Nikki as well as Aurora football coaches Kyle Peterson and Cole Ashby.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo signed with Concordia University Feb. 8 to play college football alongside his parents, Eric and Nikki as well as Aurora football coaches Kyle Peterson and Cole Ashby.

Collazo set for college football at Concordia University

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
From Huskies to Bulldogs, Carlos Collazo isn’t done making defenders look silly on the gridiron.  Collazo signed with Concordia University Feb. 8 to continue his academic and football career just down I-80.
At left: Camden Holliday signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Gregg and Roxann, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper. At right: Devin Otto signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Jay and Michelle, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper.

At left: Camden Holliday signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Gregg and Roxann, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper. At right: Devin Otto signed with Hastings College for baseball alongside his parents, Jay and Michelle, Aurora Post 42 coach Jeremy Burgener and Hastings coach Joel Schipper.

Aurora duo to join Hastings Baseball

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Otto thrilled about opportunity with Hastings College It’s hard to find someone who loves baseball more than Devin Otto.  He’s grown up around the diamond, playing catch and chasing pop flies. That’s not going to change any time soon.
Paul Johnson shows off a Random Acts of Excellence card in the Zen Room at the Hamilton County Youth Center. The cards are awarded to middle and high school students for good behavior allowing youths to get free treats and gift cards.

Paul Johnson shows off a Random Acts of Excellence card in the Zen Room at the Hamilton County Youth Center. The cards are awarded to middle and high school students for good behavior allowing youths to get free treats and gift cards.

Youth Center rewards ‘Random Acts of Excellence’

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Paul Johnson of the Hamilton County Youth Center is helping teenagers get a reward for good behavior via Random Acts of Excellence cards with the support of community members and local businesses as announced on Youth Center Facebook Feb. 3.
A suspect fleeing Nebraska State Patrol on Friday near the Giltner Spur led to two school lockouts and a day-long search for the suspect. 

A suspect fleeing Nebraska State Patrol on Friday near the Giltner Spur led to two school lockouts and a day-long search for the suspect. 

Fleeing suspect leads to school lockouts, arrest

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
A suspect fleeing Nebraska State Patrol on Friday near the Giltner Spur led to two school lockouts and a day-long search for the suspect.  Around 10:30 a.m.
A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Local expert breaks through layers of regenerative ag  Agriculture, like the soil it stands on, has many layers. Effectively the soil itself stands as a timeline and report card for history and humanities use of all it provides.
This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

This railroad crossing on N Road, located on the west side of the Aurora ethanol plant, is one of three sites where accidents within the past two years have prompted railroad and NDOT officials to propose installing automated crossing signals later this year.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Accidents prompt 3 railroad crossings County commissioners learned Monday that Burlington Northern Railroad and the Nebraska Department of Roads are making plans to install three new railroad crossings in Hamilton County within the next year, based on reports of recent accidents at those locations.
Award winners recognized at Thursday’s Aurora Chamber of Commerce banquet included, from left: Cellie Holliday, Teresa and Todd Vettel with Scooter’s Coffee (Large Business of the Year); Bridgett Svoboda (Community Leader of the Year); Georgia Berthelsen and Megan Newman with Hello Gorgeous (Small Business of the Year); Paul and Brooke Johnson with the Hamilton County Youth Center (Civic Business Award). Not pictured is Loren Berthelsen with Grape Frog (Rising Star Award).

Award winners recognized at Thursday’s Aurora Chamber of Commerce banquet included, from left: Cellie Holliday, Teresa and Todd Vettel with Scooter’s Coffee (Large Business of the Year); Bridgett Svoboda (Community Leader of the Year); Georgia Berthelsen and Megan Newman with Hello Gorgeous (Small Business of the Year); Paul and Brooke Johnson with the Hamilton County Youth Center (Civic Business Award). Not pictured is Loren Berthelsen with Grape Frog (Rising Star Award).

Chamber banquet back with awards, celebration

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of local business growth and success with its first in-person annual awards banquet in several years Thursday.
Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Denae Nachtigal fights for and saves an offensive possession for Aurora in the second half of a close 34-31 loss at Lakeview Jan. 24. Nachtigal tallied eight points, five rebounds and four steals in the game.

Aurora girls rally falls short at Columbus Lakeview

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Aurora’s girls were prime for an upset to begin the Central Conference tournament, but ultimately came up a play or two short in the final seconds.  The Lady Huskies pushed Columbus Lakeview to the brink, but the host Vikings held on for a 34-31 win Jan.
Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Drew Knust circles the offense around the horn during Aurora’s 60-38 loss to York in the Central Conference semifinals Friday night played in the Duke Dome.

Huskies stumble in conference tournament run

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
York couldn’t miss early, the Duke Dome was rattling loud and the Huskies couldn’t answer a gut punch. It all spelled bad news for Aurora.
Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Betty Marikova has carved out her own path at Aurora High School and is set to graduate with the rest of the seniors in May.

Exchange student Betty Marikova finds purpose in Aurora

Emma Bullerman
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Coming all the way from the Czech Republic, Aurora High School senior Betty Marikova is learning to step outside of her comfort zone and take advantage of the opportunity that comes alongside being an exchange student.