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A trip from Aurora to Central City will take just a little longer in coming days. The bridge deck on the Highway 14 bridge crossing the Platte River just south of Central City is getting a new deck surface.

A trip from Aurora to Central City will take just a little longer in coming days. The bridge deck on the Highway 14 bridge crossing the Platte River just south of Central City is getting a new deck surface.

Work beginning on Hwy 14 bridge overhaul

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Trips on Highway 14 between Aurora and Central City will take a little longer, possibly starting this week. The Platte River bridge between Hamilton and Merrick counties is undergoing a major deck rehab and travel will be limited to one lane for as long as three months.
Makenna Huhman expresses shock as her name as called as the winner of the Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant in Omaha.

Makenna Huhman expresses shock as her name as called as the winner of the Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant in Omaha.

Giltner girl crowned 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
It was a moment young Makenna Huhman of Giltner will never forget. That moment was when the 9-year-old was announced the as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant earning her the right to compete with girls across the U.S. for the national crown.
Danny Oberg is a familiar face at car shows across Nebraska as the designated DJ and announcer for sponsors at the events. On Saturday, June 8, he returned to Giltner as the M.C. during the second annual Giltner Daze Car Show.

Danny Oberg is a familiar face at car shows across Nebraska as the designated DJ and announcer for sponsors at the events. On Saturday, June 8, he returned to Giltner as the M.C. during the second annual Giltner Daze Car Show.

Knucklehead Garage opens doors to fun, fundraising

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Regular attendees at local car shows will no doubt recognize the voice of Danny Oberg.
Elge, Riley celebrate SkillsUSA success

Elge, Riley celebrate SkillsUSA success

Elge, Riley team up for Skills USA success

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Two of Aurora’s most recent alums, Sam Elge and Lucas Riley, reflected on their success at the national competition of SkillsUSA during their high school years.The two competed in audio-radio production, almost completely self-taught.
Lonnie Ott sits in his room at Westfield Quality Care holding a copy of his book: “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” Ott says it took him 10 years to write the book.

Lonnie Ott sits in his room at Westfield Quality Care holding a copy of his book: “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” Ott says it took him 10 years to write the book.

Ott book chronicles years of ministry

Emma Bullerman
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Aurora native Lonnie Ott, has authored a new book called, “When Lightning Strikes: Hearing God’s Call.” The short novel details Ott’s experiences during his 45 years of being a preacher and traveling the U.S., including the story of how he was struck by lightning.
Courthouse project moves forward

Courthouse project moves forward

County to proceed with ‘emergency work’ at courthouse

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
There were long moments of silence in the Hamilton County Commission meeting room on the second floor of the courthouse Monday morning as the commissioners mulled over how to proceed with the restoration of the 129-year-old building they were occupying at the moment.
With York being the final destination for the day, cyclists from across the country made a quick stop at Casey’s in Aurora before continuing their journey. Cyclists taking off to York include from left Phil Oswald of California, Dave Burgess of Virginia, Jack Cutler of New York and Ben Wong of California.

With York being the final destination for the day, cyclists from across the country made a quick stop at Casey’s in Aurora before continuing their journey. Cyclists taking off to York include from left Phil Oswald of California, Dave Burgess of Virginia, Jack Cutler of New York and Ben Wong of California.

Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora

Elizabeth Hunter
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York.
Hampton Public Schools

Hampton Public Schools

Hampton adds new activities handbook

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
In addition to its regular handbooks for students and parents, teachers and so on, that were approved at this month’s school board meeting in Hampton, the district has added a new handbook to its collection.
Hamilton County - Here We Grow is here!

Hamilton County - Here We Grow is here!

Hamilton County - Here We Grow puts spotlight on local progress

News Staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
While gathering ideas and information for this special edition, growth was a recurring theme. You don’t have to look hard to see growth in local business and industry, growth in housing developments, as well as growth in opportunity for long-time local residents and newcomers alike.
The Hamilton County Fair is happening July 25-28

The Hamilton County Fair is happening July 25-28

It’s fair week in Hamilton County

Ron Burtz
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The 2024 Hamilton County Fair which began this week is hoping to build on the success of its concert last year by up-and-coming country music star, Connor Smith, and in order to do that, it’s bringing back a familiar face and voice to local fairgoers whose star is rising even higher these days.