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Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Ernesto Franco, pictured here with his wife Karen and children Victoria, Brayden, Aliana and Ayden, has announced plans to open Blazin’ Wings N More at 850 Q St., in Aurora.

Blazin’ Wings restaurant coming to Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A Grand Island man announced plans this week to open a new restaurant on Highway 34 in Aurora, sharing the details for the pending debut of Blazin’ Wings N More. Ernesto Franco brings more than 20 years of experience in the food industry to his new venture, which he hopes to open sometime in March.
Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Carsen Staehr finds a gap between two Seward defenders during a 49-33 loss to Seward in the Central Conference semifinals Thursday.

Huskies stumble in tournament rematch with Seward

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Seward did it again. For the second time in as many weeks, the Aurora boys basketball team had no answer for the Bluejays as Seward took down the top-seeded Huskies 49-33 in the semifinals of the Central Conference tournament Thursday in Seward’s home gym.
Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Tiffany Senff was one of three individual champions for the Lady Huskies at Saturday’s Central Conference meet in Lakeview.

Trio of Lady Huskies win conference gold

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Don’t look now but Aurora’s girls wrestlers are peaking at the right time.  During the first-ever Central Conference girls tournament, the Lady Huskies featured three individual champions and a third place effort as a team at Saturday’s event held at Lakeview high school.
City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

City officials reported this week that 280 feet of water main along Cottage Park in the Streeter Subdivision is now in place.

Council approves 2nd reading of Kremer 5th Sub. annexation

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
The Aurora City Council approved the second of three required readings to advance annexation of a parcel in the Kremer 5th Subdivision during a very brief meeting Jan. 25. Lot 2 of the Kremer Subdivision just north of A Street has been proposed for annexation into the city limits.
Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Fire crews from Marquette, Aurora, Hampton and Central City worked together to tame the blaze that claimed this Marquette family home in the early morning hours on Thursday.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Fire destroys Marquette home An early morning blaze in below-freezing temperatures claimed a Marquette family home Thursday, drawing response from Marquette, Hampton, Aurora and Central City volunteer departments.
Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Aurora’s Carlos Collazo tries to go in for a layup during the second half against Seward but gets fouled. Despite the loss the Huskies have secured the top seed in this week’s Central Conference Tournament.

Effort not enough to earn Aurora boys win

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Sometimes the harder you try, the less things go your way.
The Omaha-based Platte Institute eyes the Unicameral’s 2022 legislative session as an opportunity to advance initiatives outlined by Blueprint Nebraska, with a specific focus on tax reform.

The Omaha-based Platte Institute eyes the Unicameral’s 2022 legislative session as an opportunity to advance initiatives outlined by Blueprint Nebraska, with a specific focus on tax reform.

Platte Institute targets tax reform as legislative priority

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
The Omaha-based Platte Institute eyes the Unicameral’s 2022 legislative session as an opportunity to advance initiatives outlined by Blueprint Nebraska, with a specific focus on tax reform.
Work crews monitor massive, high-tech boring equipment used to bore holes under the roadroad tracks just off No. 4 green at Poco Creek Golf Course. The hole will now be filled with pipe as part of the city’s South Interceptor Sewer expansion project.

Work crews monitor massive, high-tech boring equipment used to bore holes under the roadroad tracks just off No. 4 green at Poco Creek Golf Course. The hole will now be filled with pipe as part of the city’s South Interceptor Sewer expansion project.

Seeman to seek another term as Aurora mayor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Marlin Seeman opened the Jan. 11 meeting of the Aurora City Council by announcing his attention to seek another four-year term as mayor. “I really enjoy it and secondly I think I have a voice in the community,” Seeman said.
Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Husky offense shines in pair of road wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Aurora began the week with a renewed sense of urgency and determination. It showed on the floor.  The Huskies extended its win streak to five with a dominant 57-21 victory over Hastings Jan. 11 as well as a come-from-behind 57-50 win at Elkhorn North Saturday.
New board members recognized Sunday during the Plainsman Museum’s annual meeting include, from left: Zavien Burr, Tim Huls, Jana Gibson and Clint Mickey. Not pictured are Keith Wasem and Gabe Hewen.

New board members recognized Sunday during the Plainsman Museum’s annual meeting include, from left: Zavien Burr, Tim Huls, Jana Gibson and Clint Mickey. Not pictured are Keith Wasem and Gabe Hewen.

Plainsman recaps busy, challenging year

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Staff, board members and volunteers reviewed a busy yet challenging year during Sunday’s annual meeting of the Plainsman Museum. Though the doors were open much of the year after a virtual pandemic shutdown in 2020, the number of visitors and activities still reflected COVID-19’s on-going impact.