Aurora

Aurora’s Brekyn Papineau had an eventful state championship event, recording his 100th career victory while finishing third at 195 as one of five medalists for the Huskies.

Aurora’s Brekyn Papineau had an eventful state championship event, recording his 100th career victory while finishing third at 195 as one of five medalists for the Huskies.

Papineau, Jividen finish state championships with medals

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
On paper, it was Aurora’s best state championship run since 2005. The Huskies had five semifinalists, three finalists and two state champions.  The two wrestlers who didn’t come out on the right side of semifinal matches were Brekyn Papineau and Aaron Jividen.
Mindy Shiehs with USDA and Keith Dubas with Central Community College answer questions during last week’s Connect the Dots program for Aurora freshmen.

Mindy Shiehs with USDA and Keith Dubas with Central Community College answer questions during last week’s Connect the Dots program for Aurora freshmen.

Program invites freshmen to ‘Connect the Dots’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Aurora freshmen spent some time “connecting the dots” last week in terms of what their future might look and what they need to do achieve their goals.
Cassidy Knust scored 20 points, but it wasn’t enough in Aurora’s 55-49 loss to GINW in Monday’s B-6 subdistrict game.

Cassidy Knust scored 20 points, but it wasn’t enough in Aurora’s 55-49 loss to GINW in Monday’s B-6 subdistrict game.

Lady Huskies lose late lead Monday

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
A 20-point effort from Cassidy Knust wasn’t enough for the Lady Huskies to pull a potential upset.  A huge rally from No. 2 Grand Island Northwest in the fourth quarter catapulted the Vikings to a 55-49 win over No. 3 Aurora in the semifinals of the B-6 subdistrict tournament played Monday at York.
Diane Keller, CEO of Memorial Community Health, is presented a plaque along with other members of the staff recognizing MCHI as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce large business of the year.

Diane Keller, CEO of Memorial Community Health, is presented a plaque along with other members of the staff recognizing MCHI as the Aurora Chamber of Commerce large business of the year.

Chamber goes virtual to recognize member honorees

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce celebrated achievements from a most unusual year with its first-ever virtual banquet Thursday, reflecting the on-going challenges of conducting business in the midst of a global pandemic.
Aurora’s Cassidy Knust was flawless at the free throw line -- 15 of 15 -- in a 56-52 overtime win against Waverly.

Aurora’s Cassidy Knust was flawless at the free throw line -- 15 of 15 -- in a 56-52 overtime win against Waverly.

Knust ices OT win at the line

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Cassidy Knust proved once again to have ice water pumping through her veins with her impressive statline Friday night.  The Aurora senior had a game-high 22 points, including a perfect 15 of 15 from the free throw line in the Lady Huskies’ 56-52 overtime win at home over Waverly.
Flames shoot out of the Donald and Kelsey Adams house during an early Tuesday morning fire in Aurora.

Flames shoot out of the Donald and Kelsey Adams house during an early Tuesday morning fire in Aurora.

Early blaze claims H Street home in Aurora

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Aurora and Hampton firefighters, as well as rescue crews, were out in the bitter cold Tuesday morning battling a house fire at 1217 H Street in Aurora. A wind chill warning in effect made taking on the fire that much more difficult for crews with temps around 20 below and colder.
Retail events like this Toast to the Holidays, celebrated pre-pandemic in 2019, help showcase what local retailers have to offer. Total retail sales were the focus of a ‘pull factor’ report created by the Nebraska Public Power District which tracks retail leakage by community.

Retail events like this Toast to the Holidays, celebrated pre-pandemic in 2019, help showcase what local retailers have to offer. Total retail sales were the focus of a ‘pull factor’ report created by the Nebraska Public Power District which tracks retail leakage by community.

Retail leakage report lists Aurora, county ‘about average’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
A recent study of shopping trends concluded that Aurora is about average when it comes to like-size communities’ ability to generate retail sales — also known as “pull factor.
A battle for a loose ball gets intense as Aurora’s Raina Cattau (middle) holds on for dear life as teammate Cassidy Knust comes in to assist.

A battle for a loose ball gets intense as Aurora’s Raina Cattau (middle) holds on for dear life as teammate Cassidy Knust comes in to assist.

Duke attack too much for Lady Huskies in CC tourney

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Aurora put together a solid Central Conference tournament run, finishing with a 2-1 record heading to the final third of the year.  The Lady Huskies posted wins over Seward and Schuyler while ending up on the wrong end of a road contest at York.
Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal battles near the bucket during the Huskies’ 53-38 loss to Adams Central in the CC finals.

Aurora’s Tate Nachtigal battles near the bucket during the Huskies’ 53-38 loss to Adams Central in the CC finals.

Huskies fall short in conference title

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Saturday’s Central Conference championship bout between Aurora and Adams Central had all the makings for a heavyweight fight.  In the end, Adams Central delivered several knockout blows in a winning effort.