Huskers, Huskies both give fans reason to smile

Finally, the script had a happy Husker ending, ironically not far from Hollywood.Faithful Nebraska fans stayed up Saturday night to catch the late show from UCLA, where our beloved Big Red was trying to win one on the road in a season suddenly filled with a giant question mark.

Veterans Day honors unique brotherhood, service of many

When two soldiers from different generations sit down and begin to trade stories, something remarkable happens. The years melt away. The details differ — different weapons, uniforms, and wars — but the emotion is the same.

Try to leave no words left unsaid

It has been almost a year since I wrote a personal column for the newspaper. Although my pen has been silent, there has been ample time and room for thinking.If I had to sum up the last few months in just one word it would be “loss.

Intro key in explaining what you do to others

I was recently reading an article from the Econ Dev Show called “How to explain what you do: So people actually get it,” which had the tagline: “It’s not you. It’s your introduction.

Time to explain ANR's marketing campaign

There is a lot of anticipation in the air for Friday’s opening-round playoff rematch between Aurora and Central City, though some of the dialogue this week took a detour down a path that had nothing to do with football, due in part to a marketing campaign by the Aurora News-Register.

ANR workforce edition reflects courage in choosing new path

Across Hamilton County, more people are proving that it’s never too late to start over.

Football, Halloween, harvest fill fall calendar

Football, harvest and Halloween add up to a colorful cornucopia of activity this week as fall serves up a full plate of things to see and do.On the football front, our beloved Big Reds are both on a roll, and the stakes keep getting higher each time out.

Group to explore possibilities of establishing peace

Dear Editor:I am hosting a group to explore the possibilities of establishing peace.  You are invited to our  first meeting to be held Saturday,  Oct. 25th at 10 a.m. at the Alice Farr Library in Aurora.

‘Plan B’ Homecoming resonates with young and old alike

Homecoming week has always been about more than parades, pep rallies and Friday night lights. It’s a celebration of community, of shared history, and of the values that connect generations of Huskies long after the final bell rings.

Using federal scholarship program ignores NE voters

Elected leaders at the highest levels still aren’t getting the message when it comes to using Nebraska tax dollars to help fund private education.Gov.