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  • Buckets of fun

    Don Ogle|May 13, 2016

    Testing on the pumps began at the Sidney Water Part on Thursday in preparation for the park's opening at month's end. Project manager Patrick Dees of Saunders Construction said crews are making finals preparations for local and state inspections on the facilities and systems....

  • Record-breaking performances pace Raider state qualifications

    Don Ogle|May 13, 2016

    By Don Ogle [email protected] OGALLALA – Two Sidney High School track records tumbled here Thursday as the Raiders vied for spots at next week's state rack meet in Omaha. "We finished with a bang," said Raider coach John Ganser of Sidney's day, which saw Raider relay teams on both the boys and girls sides win 4x100 and 4x400 titles. In claiming their win, the Sidney 4x100 team of Derek Robb, Coby Haas, Michael Banaszak nd Alex Linneman raced to a time of 43.30 seconds, eclipsing by one-ten...

  • B-6 District Results

    Don Ogle|May 13, 2016

    Boys Team Results 1.McCook 121 2. Sidney 92 3. Alliance 74 4. Scottsbluff 67 5. Gothenburg 49 6. Ogallala 47 7. Gering 35 8. Gordon-Rushville 21 9. Chadron 14 10. Valentine 7 Girls Team Results 1. Scottsbluff 108 2. Sidney 98 3. Gothenburg 86 4. McCook 73 5. Gering 62 6. Chadron 33 7. Ogallala 31 8. Alliance 30 9. Gordon-Rushville 6 Boys Results 100 Meters 1. Sam Smith 10.97a McCook 2. Klayton Nordeen 11.06a Alliance 3. Derek Robb 11.26a Sidney 4. Brandon Hernandez 11.27a Scottsbluff 5. Shane Ch...

  • Leyton boys, Potter girls win D-11 titles

    Don Ogle|May 12, 2016

    By Don Ogle [email protected] MORRILL – Martin Boyer and Jacob Ernest let the Leyton boys to the Class D District-11 track title here Wednesday, showing promise for a good Warrior showing when they travel to the Class D state meet, which begins Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21 at Burke Stadium in Omaha. Boyer's attack came mainly on the track, where he raced to first pace in both the 100 and 200 meters, then joined teammates Kenny Ernest, Zach Hellie and Kordell Maestes to take the g...

  • Swing, batter swing!

    Don Ogle, Sun-Telegraph Editor|May 11, 2016

    Conner Hurt of the Cal Ripken league team 'Laser This' swings at a pitch under the watchful eye of coach Mike Riddle. Conner and teammate, catcher Trenton Rushman, are among the young baseball players preparing for the opening of baseball season next week....

  • Local agencies participate in large-scale exercise

    Don Ogle, Sun-Telegraph Editor|May 10, 2016

    Responders in law enforcement and emergency services often respond to difficult and tense situations. But there are scenarios which none of those responders would like to see. Today the news is filled with numerous reports of mass shootings, hostage situations, natural disasters and any number of incidents where multiple agencies respond. Last Saturday, local agencies held an exercise where responders dealt with three practice incidents designed to test the abilities of those responding. While...

  • Jorgensen honored for half century of firefighting service

    Don Ogle|May 9, 2016

    A total of 195 years of service was recognized at the Sidney Fire Department Awards Program Saturday, including a first of its kind award within the Sidney ranks. Roger Jorgensen received a standing ovation when he was recognized for 50 years of service, the first time any Sidney volunteer fireman has reached that pinnacle. After the ceremony, Jorgensen said he has seen a lot through the years, and has been through six chiefs. Current chief Keith Stone is one of those, and was also recognized...

  • Red Raiders third in Gering Invite

    Don Ogle|May 6, 2016

    By Don Ogle [email protected] GERING – The Sidney boys golf team placed third at the Gering Invite, held here on Thursday. Nate Dvorak shot an 81 to lead the Raider finish. He opened with a 40 on the front nine, then shot 41 on the back side to finish in seventh place. Cheyenne (Wyo.) Central captured the team title with 312 points, with all four scoring golfers earning individual medals. Scottsbluff was second with 316 points, followed by the Raiders' 336. Joining Dvorak in team s...

  • Raiders finish second at Western Conference

    Don Ogle|May 2, 2016

    SCOTTSBLUFF – Sidney high school track teams finished second in their respective divisions Friday at the Western Conference Track meet held here Friday. On the men's side, Collin Brauer finished with what coach John Ganser said was a "big win" with his second place finish in the 3200 meter run. The freshman's strong placing was a big part of Sidney's strong finish, a scant nine points behind men's team winner, Scottsbluff. Sidney's men were paced by wins in the jumps. Alex Linneman's captured th...

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