New Grand Island Casino could impact area in variety of ways

The energy at Fonner Park was palpable last week when the Grand Island Casino opened its doors, ushering in a new era of entertainment to central Nebraska.  As is the nature of the beast when it comes to gambling, however, there will be some winners and some losers over time.

New Year’s always a time for counting, pause and perspective

Let the countdown begin. New Year’s is a time for counting, tradition holds. Not just on New Year’s Eve, when us old(er) folks try to make it all the way to 10, 9, 8 at midnight, but throughout the week as we document Top 10 lists of all sorts.

2022 a year filled with highs, lows, heartache and growth

In a year filled with ups and downs, Hamilton County residents had a lot of positive things to read about in the year that ends Saturday at midnight.

‘The box’ concept offers food for thought on Parenting 101

When does a kid’s injury require a trip to the doctor, and when is a hug and a “suck it up” pep talk the right call? As a young parent I remember a few occasions when we ended up in the ER, like the time Robyn caught her earring on the couch and ripped it clean through her ear.

Faith, family have and always will be the joy of Christmas

This week’s edition of the News-Register offers a special gift in the form of a giant Christmas card to the community, from the community. It’s the largest edition of the year, by far, including holiday greetings from your friends and neighbors of all ages, as well as local businesses.

Tech giants overstepping bounds by trying to redefine ‘free’ speech

What do free speech and a free press mean to you? The answer to that question is apparently much different for big tech company execs than it is the rest of the business world, according to breaking news stories published last week.

The spirit of giving can give back in unexpected ways

Jill Kottwitz was driving to a seminar last week when she first received a call from the Heartland United Way, so she ignored it.

Aurora football impact felt well beyond the field in 2022

Aurora had a magical run through this year’s football season, though it didn’t end as planned. That’s old news by now for Husky Nation, though it’s not too late for a little sideline perspective.

Come Home to Christmas quickly becoming a must-see family affair

Now that was fun! In just four short years, Come Home to Christmas has earned a permanent spot on the calendar of things to look forward to in Aurora, Nebraska.

Changing housing trends make it harder to connect the dots

Let’s go for a Sunday drive. That was a routine outing in my family growing up, cruising through our small town and sometimes out into the country to see what we could see.