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SIDNEY--The leaves are falling, people are preparing to turn back their clocks, and it's time for the Fall Festival at St. Patrick's Church in Sidney. This annual event goes back well over 50 years and is always a highlight of the autumn season. As always, it will be another great opportunity to see old friends, catch up on community tidbits, and cross your fingers as you hope to hear your name as the winner of a spectacular prize in the raffle. The grand prize for the 2024 festival is an...
Judge Derek Weimer of the District Court in Sidney was honored with one of the Nebraska Supreme Court’s highest awards in early October at the Court’s 2024 meeting in LaVista. Weimer was awarded the Improvement of the Judicial System award by Chief Justice Mike Heavican at the Court’s annual judicial awards luncheon. Also awarded was Judge Alfred Corey of the County Court in Grand Island, who received the Improvement of Community Relations award. These awards recognize judiciary members for e...
Lorelei L. Bartling, Clerk Magistrate for Cheyenne County Court, passed away on January 11, 2022. Bartling served as Clerk Magistrate from July 1, 2010 until her death. She began her career with the judicial branch in 2006 as a records clerk in Cheyenne County Court, and throughout her years of service, she became known for her advocacy of children, particularly foster children, and her commitment to their well-being. She was one of the most highly respected and incredibly loved members of the...
Pastor Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of October, having been celebrated this year on October 13, 2024. Although local clergy usually receive some appreciation from loyal members of their congregations and satisfaction stemming from a well-delivered sermon, it never hurts to take a moment and say "thank you" to them regardless if your role in the church is congregant or worker. This year, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney provided their own Pastor Brenda...
Awarded " Young Agent of the Year 2024" at the Big I Conference in Kearney NE on October 10, 2024, Alex Weiss proudly represents his industry and community. Joining The Insurance Store team in February 2024, Weiss quickly became a valuable asset. His dedication to the community and passion for helping others have been evident in his work where he specializes in farm and agriculture insurance. Weiss' expertise has made a significant impact, and his efforts were recognized when he was awarded the...
The winners of the Keep Sidney Beautiful Yard of the Month contest for September are Mariette and Jamie Cañas for their yard located at 2682 Verde Lane in Sidney. Part of Keep Sidney Beautiful's initiative is to not only promote recycling and the beautification of Sidney and Cheyenne County but also to recognize those residents who already do. The Yard of the Month contest officially opened for submissions in June of this year. "Yard of the month is a fun and friendly way to show off your yard,"...
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE - The High Plains Mini-Con Committee and Uptown Scottsbluff (formerly the Monument Mall) are proud to announce that the Eighth Annual High Plains Mini-Con will take place on Oct 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Center Court at Uptown Scottsbluff. The High Plains Mini-Con is a family friendly, nerd-centric comics-and-pop culture event that has taken place in Scottsbluff each October, and is the only event of its kind in Western Nebraska. "We are excited to once again bring this...
The City of Sidney was recently awarded federal grant funds from the US Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to complete an Action Plan focused on reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries and improving safety for all roadway users in the community of Sidney. There will be multiple upcoming opportunities to engage with the City of Sidney's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan. The public is strongly encouraged to stop by the SS4A booth during...
While most people do not give soil a second thought, it is one of the most important natural resources on our planet. It supports and influences the crops grown around the world for food and fiber. Soil is as important as the water humans drink, and the air we breathe. Land judging is a valuable competition that teaches local high school students how to have a better understanding of soil structure and land evaluation. Part of the goal is enabling the participants to recognize physical features...
On Wednesday, August 22, 2023 a female resident of Sidney was involved in a tragic one-vehicle accident when her 2010 Ford F-150 Super Cab Pick-Up collided with the 13th Avenue bridge railing. The vehicle had been driving westbound on Hickory Street when the driver suffered some type of medical emergency which caused her to lose consciousness and drive directly into the bridge railing at the top of the 13th Avenue underpass that heads to the North Side of Sidney. Over the past year, city officia...
The upcoming weed management and Pesticide applicator workshop and program is recommended for anyone needing pesticide recertification credits or for those simply wanting information about controlling noxious weeds. You may attend to gather information even if you do not need the credits. The event will be held on Friday, October 24, 2024 from 8am until 2pm in the Founder’s Room at the Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO. Coffee and breakfast pasteries will be served b...
The Lodgepole community celebrated its one-hundredth year of celebrating its history and camaraderie from August 30 through September 2, 2024. The celebration started at the Steer In diner on Friday, August 30, 2024, where friends and neighbors came together to celebrate this annual event. On Saturday family-friendly events included everyone's favorite event, the car show which displayed a nice variety of the area's motorcycles, cars, and trucks. A golf tournament at the Chappell Golf Course, a...
Nebraska governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director (NDA) Sherry Vinton were joined by livestock producers in West Point on Thursday, August 29. The topic at hand was the three initiatives that he, along Vinton, would be undertaking now and in the future. They are looking at protecting both consumers and the Nebraska's livestock industry from lab-grown meat. Lab-grown meat is defined as having tissue originating from an agricultural food animal but that, in lieu of...
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE- The High Plains Mini-Con Committee and Uptown Scottsbluff (formerly the Monument Mall) are proud to announce that the Eighth Annual High Plains Mini-Con will take place on Oct 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Center Court at Uptown Scottsbluff. The High Plains Mini-Con is a family friendly, nerd-centric comics-and-pop culture event that has taken place in Scottsbluff each October, and is the only event of its kind in Western Nebraska. "We are excited to once again bring this...
Sidney's 100% fiber-optic network has been completed, thanks to ALLO Fiber. After over 28 months of construction, Sidney's local businesses, residents, and governmental entities now have the option of an all-fiber network for their internet, TV, phone, and managed service solutions. On April 3, 2022, Sidney City Manager David Scott and Colin Murphy with ALLO communications, met at the corner of Fort Sidney Road and 11th Avenue in Sidney for the official groundbreaking. Since then, ALLO worked cl...
On August 24, the third annual Clint "Gus" McCrea Memorial Youth Bull Riding competition was held in Potter. The event is held each year to raise awareness of suicide and self-harm in the Rodeo and Bull-Riding Community and is named for Clinton McCrea of Potter, who passed away on March 31, 2019. The event is for youth Bull riders between the ages of 2 and 19 years of age. They are trying to build up youth Rodeo and Bull Riding events in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as locally. There has been...
At 11:20 am on Tuesday, August 20, a jury came back with a verdict of guilty in the case of 38-year-old Curtis Strausser, charged with motor vehicle homicide resulting from a vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Link 17J Highway and Jennifer Lane on June 19, 2023. At the time of the accident, Strausser was identified by the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office as the driver of the Ford pickup which struck 33-year-old Garrett Tvrs, a Sidney resident, who was riding his motorcycle....
Barbara Perez Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY, Neb. - At approximately 1:10 pm on August 7, 2024, emergency responders were paged to an accident at mile marker 63 on US Highway 30 between Sidney and Sunol. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, two motorcyclists were eastbound on U.S. 30 highway near Sidney. Don Sewell, age 67, of Caney, KS was piloting a 1995 Electra motorcycle and was in the lead position with Bardin "Bard" Cade, age 74, of Coffeyville, Kansas trailing Sewell riding a 2013 Road...
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska – The Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska proudly announced the successful conclusion of its 2024 event, hosted at the Schiff Ranch in Scotts Bluff County near Minatare, NE. Over 3,000 people attended this year's event, all coming together, united in their support for cancer research and local health and wellness programs. Through the generosity and support of the many attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, a hugely impressive $1,685,176.87 for the Buffett Cancer Center and...
Nebraska State Patrol uncovered and confiscated 77 pounds of what appeared to be methamphetamine and arrested two people during a routine traffic stop. On Saturday, July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:15 a.m., an NSP trooper stopped a Hyundai Sonata for speeding on I-80, near mile marker 355. During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered the vehicle was not insured. Per standard protocol, a tow truck had been called for the uninsured vehicle, and before it arrived, a routine inventory of the...
SIDNEY -Earlier this Spring, Sidney locals were encouraged to express their definition of hope through the use of art. Blank canvases were picked up at the city office and returned several weeks later as completed hope-inspired works of art. These unique, one-of-a-kind pièces de arte will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go to Night of Hope, a foundation based in Sidney, NE that services the county and provides resources and support for those battling cancer. The finished art will be...
This highly anticipated annual block party kicks off Summer and celebrates entrepreneurship and community fun this Sunday, June 9, starting at 2pm in Potter. Start the afternoon off by going by the Visitor's Center in Potter and picking up a stamp card, which gives visitors the opportunity to get to know the business owners within Potter and at the same time, have a chance at winning one of the many fantastic prizes that were donated just for this event. Some of the prizes to be raffled off star...
(LINCOLN, NEB.) - Last Tuesday, May 20, 2024, 20 Nebraska State Troopers were honored for their diligence in and dedication to keeping Nebraska roadways safe from impaired drivers and were awarded the "Heroes Award" from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). "Every DUI arrest has the potential of saving lives," said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. "These troopers represent great examples of that life-saving mission. We'd like to thank MADD for their tireless...
According to his mom, even from a young age, Tyler simply loved people. No matter where he would go, he couldn't leave without having met new friends. He especially loved the elderly, and he shared a special bond with them. Tyler was a student at North Platte High School, where he was a member of band, choir, football, and track. It was on the track team that he discovered his love of running. On the inside, he was hiding his struggle with his mental health. His sadness, fears, anxiety, and hope...
Over 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended and participated in the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention, held April 3-5 in Lincoln. Students competed in various contests all school year to qualify for the state convention. Those winning their Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, and Agriscience Fair projects will go onto compete at the National FFA Convention against other states in their respective areas. Proficiency Area winners will also be judged at the national...
