Nebraska

When talking about things that grow which make a tasty treat, many people think of fruit and vegetables...

When talking about things that grow which make a tasty treat, many people think of fruit and vegetables...

Edible plants found throughout Nebraska

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
When talking about things that grow which make a tasty treat, many people think of fruit and vegetables, but Bob Henrickson, a horticulture program coordinator for the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum shared in a Conservation Nebraska webinar that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to...
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

There is no place like Nebraska

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Nearly two full years into this dreaded pandemic COVID-19 hit the Aurora News-Register hard in recent weeks. In the 22 years Paula and I have owned this newspaper our staff has never, ever been quite as short of manpower and challenged to get the weekly edition out as we were the last two weeks.
Charles Herbster shared with Hamilton County Republicans why he is running for governor during a campaign stop Thursday in Aurora.

Charles Herbster shared with Hamilton County Republicans why he is running for governor during a campaign stop Thursday in Aurora.

Herbster makes his pitch for governor

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Charles Herbster made a campaign stop in Aurora Thursday, explaining why he believes his faith, business experience and conservative values make him the best choice to be Nebraska’s next governor.
Dave Bradley

Dave Bradley

A love-hate relationship

Dave Bradley
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
In my lifetime, I’ve definitely had a love-hate relationship with the University of Texas. I just love to hate ‘em. Can’t stand the burnt orange. No apologies.
Nebraska State FFA President Ellie Wanek participated in the Nebraska State Fair parade -- on the NSF float. This is only one of many activities she’s enjoyed since May of last year.

Nebraska State FFA President Ellie Wanek participated in the Nebraska State Fair parade -- on the NSF float. This is only one of many activities she’s enjoyed since May of last year.

Wanek enjoying life as Nebraska FFA president

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Aurora graduate Ellie Wanek ended her senior year in a flash, complete with turning in her blue Aurora FFA jacket and presidential title for another one.
The overhead tramway provided a different perspective of the Nebraska State Fair, showing a fairgrounds full of people, ag equipment, food vendors and carnival rides.

The overhead tramway provided a different perspective of the Nebraska State Fair, showing a fairgrounds full of people, ag equipment, food vendors and carnival rides.

State Fair ‘has a lot to celebrate’

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Final numbers aren’t yet in for this year’s Nebraska State Fair, but the early consensus is that the turnout was strong as the showcase event in Grand Island returned to pre-COVID activity levels.
Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Nate Boerkircher (49) and Austin Allen (11) were on the field at the same time in a two tight end set late in the third quarter for the Big Red.

Former Huskies take Big Red reps

Richard Rhoden
Saturday, September 4, 2021
A trio of former Aurora standouts each found the field for the Nebraska football team Saturday.  Austin Allen alongside brothers Ian and Nate Boerkircher each saw playing time in the Huskers' 52-7 win against Fordham Saturday in Nebraska's home-opener.
Jeni Obermier

Jeni Obermier

Bound for the State Fair

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Growing up I never participated in fair activities beyond eating fried food and hopping from ride to ride. The concept of showing animals was beyond me because I lived in town so I just assumed that you couldn’t. As I got older I never joined FFA or 4-H for the same not solid logic.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

A trip back in time to Venus, NE

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Did you hear about the grand Fourth of July celebration in northeast Nebraska which drew 30,000 people to a 30-acre park? It was quite the spectacle, by all accounts.