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Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Aurora’s Cayden Phillips fights to retain possession with defenders coming from all angles during the Huskies’ 58-34 loss at home Thursday.

Second half effort helps Kearney Catholic to win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
In the end, a salty Kearney Catholic squad overwhelmed Aurora on both ends of the floor.  The Stars outscored the Huskies 32-11 in the second half on its way to a 58-34 win over Aurora Thursday night.
Amber Cure (left), Brianna Havens and William Saunders make sure everything is on track before changing a few factors in their plants’ lives.

Amber Cure (left), Brianna Havens and William Saunders make sure everything is on track before changing a few factors in their plants’ lives.

Aurora ag students start seed growth experiments

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Aurora ag students started class yesterday by planning for their latest experiment -- changing a key factor in what a plant (in this case soybeans and corn) needs to thrive.
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Aurora Huskies

AHS to offer new mechatronics academic pathway

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
An exciting new academic opportunity will be waiting for Aurora High School students next year, as administration works to finalize a mechatronics program partnerships with Central Community College.  Aurora High School principal Doug Kittle explained that he and Supt.
The City of Aurora has declared a snow emergency.

The City of Aurora has declared a snow emergency.

City of Aurora declares snow emergency

News Staff
Monday, January 25, 2021
Mayor Marlin Seeman does hereby declare a "Snow Emergency" in the City of Aurora, to be in effect beginning at 12 p.m. CST, on Monday, Jan. 25 and ending at 12 p.m. CST, on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The City of Aurora has declared this Snow Emergency based on the forecast from the National Weather Service.
Aurora senior Cayden Phillips had a team-high 20 points in a 51-37 win against Schuyler Friday night.

Aurora senior Cayden Phillips had a team-high 20 points in a 51-37 win against Schuyler Friday night.

Scoring spurt gives Huskies home win

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A critical second half run was more than enough for Aurora’s boys basketball team Friday night.  The Huskies used a 15-0 run through the third and fourth quarters to go from a one-possession lead to a double-digit advantage in a 51-37 win over Schuyler at home.
Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Newly elected (and re-elected) 4R board members included, from left, Scott Schuster, Brock Wyatt and Dan Pachta.

Aurora teachers to get vaccine

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
A majority of teachers in Aurora have expressed interest in receiving a COVID vaccine, which is tentatively scheduled to be administered in early February. “We registered and submitted preliminary numbers and it looks as if we’re going to get the Moderna vaccine,” Supt. Jody Phillips announced.
Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies in points during both its contests last week. He had 16 points in Aurora’s 63-53 loss to Norris while adding 17 points in a 51-35 win against Omaha Gross.

Tate Nachtigal led the Huskies in points during both its contests last week. He had 16 points in Aurora’s 63-53 loss to Norris while adding 17 points in a 51-35 win against Omaha Gross.

Norris bests Aurora in athletic top 10 matchup

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Aurora and Norris went tic for tac for much of their midweek top 10 matchup last week in what turned out to be a thrilling December tilt.  In the end, though, Class B No. 3 Norris had the edge on No. 8 Aurora, winning 63-53 in the final game before the holiday break.
CDHD worker Kamrie Peterson, left, administers one of a limited number of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Aurora Fire and Rescue’s Sara Newton.

CDHD worker Kamrie Peterson, left, administers one of a limited number of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Aurora Fire and Rescue’s Sara Newton.

EMS first to receive COVID vaccine

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Thursday was a historic moment in time for Hamilton County, as members of its fire and rescue departments received some of the first doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Brooklyn Moody battles for the basketball between two Grand Island Northwest defenders during Aurora’s 50-31 loss to the Vikings.

Lady Huskies come up short against area foes

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Aurora’s first home game of the season didn’t quite go to plan.  The Lady Huskies struggled to stay consistent on offense and didn’t have enough in the tank to chase down Grand Island Northwest in a 50-31 loss Saturday.