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Hunter Safety course postponed due to COVID-19

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Due to recent concerns with COVID-19, the annual Aurora Hunter Safety course has been postponed for this year. The Hunter Safety Course can still be completed online by going to the Nebraska Game and Parks website at huntered.com/Nebraska/.
The Platte River, as seen here from the Dark Island Trail bridge, is low this time of year, with sandbars covering much of the landscape. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

The Platte River, as seen here from the Dark Island Trail bridge, is low this time of year, with sandbars covering much of the landscape. News-Register/Kurt Johnson

Low Platte River levels not unusual

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Those driving to and fro from Hamilton County into Hall or Merrick counties may notice a rather usual, but also unusual sight -- a low and dry Platte River.
NPPD’s Rich Nelson explains some of the data involving nonfarm wage and salary employment for Hamilton County during a presentation last week in Aurora. News-Register/ Kurt Johnson

NPPD’s Rich Nelson explains some of the data involving nonfarm wage and salary employment for Hamilton County during a presentation last week in Aurora. News-Register/ Kurt Johnson

NPPD study tracks area’s economic trends

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Hamilton County added 420 nonfarm jobs to the local payroll between 2009-19 with a majority of those coming in the private sector, though the manufacturing sector lost 59 total jobs over that same period.
Garden of the Week

Garden of the Week

Garden of the Week

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Marlin and Nancy Seeman were awarded the Lion’s Club Garden of the Week by club president Harley Fassnacht. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt
Carlin Engert helps to redistribute the gravel in the outside dog pins under the watchful eye of one of the canine residents. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Carlin Engert helps to redistribute the gravel in the outside dog pins under the watchful eye of one of the canine residents. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Mars Petcare gives Aurora Adopt-A-Pet a helping hand

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
A group of volunteers from Mars Petcare worked under the scrutinizing looks and constant yelling of the toughest bosses out there -- kittens. The team was out at Aurora Adopt-A-Pet Aug. 26 to lend a helping hand on the to-do list of projects and general maintenance that needed to be done.
Street under repair

Street under repair

Street under repair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
With the bricks removed, work crews discuss details in how to repair a sewer line in front of the Aurora Meat Block. The street remained blocked off as of Tuesday morning. News-Register/Kurt Johnson
Marching Huskies take the field

Marching Huskies take the field

Marching Huskies take the field

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Friday’s home opener for the football Huskies was also opening night for the Aurora marching band. Pictured above, freshman Emi Huls plays the trumpet on what proved to be a beautiful fall night to be outside. At right, senior Madison Hunter twirls a golden flag with a smile on her face.
Pictured above, Kenzie Wert gets her lamb in position for judging. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

Pictured above, Kenzie Wert gets her lamb in position for judging. News-Register/Jeni Moellenberndt

4-H takes to the Nebraska State Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Members of the Hamilton County 4-H gathered at the Nebraska State Fair over the weekend to showcase their livestock and static exhibits. Due to changes made to the fair static exhibits weren’t judged individually.
Crews respond to multi-car collision

Crews respond to multi-car collision

Crews respond to multi-car collision

News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Crews from the Phillips and Aurora Fire and Rescue departments were called out to a multi-car accident shortly after 8:20 a.m. Friday morning on Highway 34 and F Road.