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High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drives the lane and puts up a shot between two Osceola defenders during Thursday’s subdistrict final, which the Lady Storm lost in overtime, 43-38.

HPC’s shot at history rims out in season-ending defeat

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
High Plains senior Hailey Lindburg drilled two heroic three-pointers with the season on the line in Thursday’s D2-3 Subdistrict final against Osceola and had a shot at school history just before the final buzzer, but the last one would not fall.
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.

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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.
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.
Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Aurora junior Denae Nachtigal fights for a rebound against Norris Dec. 20 in a game which the Lady Titans used its height to full advantage.

Norris a tall task for Aurora

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
The Lady Huskies had a tall task on their hands Dec. 20, literally and figuratively, taking on a salty Norris team which used its height to full advantage in a 52-11 win on Aurora’s home court.
Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Angelina Leininger looks for an early pinfall victory during her match in the Northwest dual Dec. 20.

Lady Husky wrestlers edge Northwest in home dual

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Aurora’s girls wrestling team finished out its schedule before the holiday break with a merry good time. The Lady Huskies won three of the five contested matchup and held a slight edge in the team dual, defeating GINW 37-36 at home Dec. 20.
Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Ella Eggleston begins to pass Adams Central runner Catharine Lehn during the last leg of the race. Eggleston finished third in the race as Aurora took runner-up as a team.

Lady Huskies medal four at district cross country

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Aurora’s girls cross country squad had four medalists bolting their way to the top 15, making for a strong finish for the Lady Huskies at the C-4 District championships near Hastings.  The Lady Huskies also took the runner-up position in total team scores, finishing behind Minden, 23 to 28.
Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Laighla Rice checks her watch in an early leg of the race while Ayeanna Smith (right) and Ella Curtis (left) keep up the pace.

Lady Huskies finish strong at Central City Invite

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Lady Husky runners found themselves in a familiar spot, again finishing runner-up at the Central City Invite on the Valley View Golf Course Thursday.
Aurora’s Taylor Janda tries to clear the ball during first half action of a 6-2 loss to GINW in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s Taylor Janda tries to clear the ball during first half action of a 6-2 loss to GINW in the B-7 subdistrict tournament.

Aurora’s soccer season comes to a close at Northwest

Richard Rhoden
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The never-give-up attitude was there, just not enough in the scoring column to extend the season. Aurora’s girls soccer team was defeated by Grand Island Northwest by a 6-2 score during semifinal action of the B-6 subdistrict tournament May 3.
Eden the comfort dog was enjoying herself while receiving pets from students -- something she’s been trained to do through the Lutheran Church Charities “Comfort Dog Ministry.”

Eden the comfort dog was enjoying herself while receiving pets from students -- something she’s been trained to do through the Lutheran Church Charities “Comfort Dog Ministry.”

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News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Scheele: ‘It only takes one’ As part of an all-day mental health event that stretched into the night before, Aurora High School welcomed keynote speaker Kyle Scheele to the stage Feb. 16 to speak to students.
Tia Teigre is overcome with emotion after winning her semifinal match Friday and securing a spot in the first-ever NSAA girls state wrestling finals.

Tia Teigre is overcome with emotion after winning her semifinal match Friday and securing a spot in the first-ever NSAA girls state wrestling finals.

Tia the Tiger roars into history

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
She has a smile more infectious than any disease and a competitive spirit to move any mountain.  Aurora’s first-ever girls wrestling finalist in the history books is a foreign exchange student from Norway, just giving the sport of wrestling a try for the fun of it.  Crazy, right?