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Concern for livestock grew as the Nebraska Department of Agriculture confirmed 12 cases of equine infectious anemia June 4 in Northwestern Nebraska. According to the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, EIA is dangerous only to horses, mules and donkeys. "It's an insect-born pathogen that affects the central nervous system," said Sidney veterinarian Dr. Kenneth Cook. "They can get pretty sick." EIA is typically transmitted by insects that bite, such as horseflies and deerflies, but can also be passed if the same needle is used on multiple... Full story
Cheyenne county commissioners discussed new developments in the county's civil suit against Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating, Inc. at the County Commissioner meeting June 3. On May 10, Cheyenne County filed a restraining order against Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating, as well as Raymond Kuehn and Teresa Kuehn, ordering them to cease and desist all activity on their property which violates zoning laws. "It's basically an action that the county is entitled to take against an entity that is violating zoning laws," said county attorney, Paul Schaub.... Full story
Cyclists spreading a sense of community and camaraderie passed through Sidney June 3. Riders taking part in the 33rd annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska started their trek from Kimball on that day and will end their 467 mile journey in Omaha June 8. Some riders viewed this scenic route across Nebraska as a vacation of sorts. "It's a great time to be with family," said Don Sweat of Syracuse, Neb. "Plus you get to meet a lot of neat people." Sweat was riding with his sons Ben Sweat and Alex... Full story