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SIDNEY--On Tuesday, July 9, there was a full docket of cases at the Cheyenne County District Court, but two are of great interest to the Cheyenne County Community. Judge Derek Weimer presided over both of these cases. The first was a Status Hearing concerning Tessa Kraus. Kraus is facing three criminal counts, one for Second Degree Arson, the second for Terroristic Threats, and the third for Possession of a Destructive Device. All three charges are felonies, and Kraus faces up to nine years in...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, and a discussion over the City of Sidney's Pay Grid and grant proposals were the main topics of the session. Only three of the five council members attended the meeting, with Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen and Councilman Burke Radcliffe absent. After approving the minutes from the last meeting on June 25, and the minutes from the Strategic Planning session on July 2, the council proceeded to the items on...
MCCOOK--The Sidney boys of summer were hot coming into the Junior Regional Tournament with a big win over the Ogallala Adams Insurance Advisors team on Tuesday, July 9, but stumbled in the first round of the Regionals on Saturday, July 13, with a 4-to-2 loss against the Peltz Company Junior Spartans. In a game dominated by pitching, the Peltz team was able to grab a lead in the top of the seventh inning and hold on for the win. In the top of the second inning, a grounder got past shortstop Kyle...
SIDNEY--On Monday, July 15, the Cheyenne County Commissioners met for their regular meeting, and Valuation Protests were a big part of the agenda. After approving the minutes from the last meeting and approving the current agenda, County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh read correspondence from Plains West CASA, thanking the commissioners for their generosity and support of the program. The letter went on to detail the critically important work the group performs for at-risk youths, and how much the...
SIDNEY--On July 2 at noon, the City of Sidney held a Strategic Planning session at City Hall. Mayor Brad Sherman, Councilmen Brandon Bondegard and Burke Radcliffe, City Manager David Scott, Economic Development Director Brandy Stone, Finance Director Kegan Carwin, Human Resources Director Autumn Ramirez, City Clerk Lori Borchert, and former Water Superintendent Rob Kuhns were in attendance. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and announcing the meeting was covered by the Open Meetings Act,...
Recently, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen penned a short column focusing on property valuation increases throughout Nebraska, and summed up the reaction most Nebraskans had with one word, "outrage". "Countless Nebraskans are in disbelief when they see the recent increases in their home values," Pillen said. Pillen chalks up much of the over double-digit increases in valuations to "special interest groups (that) have intimidated and paralyzed our Legislature". A preliminary report on real property...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, July 1 and listened to a number issues and took action where necessary. After initially approving of minutes and agenda, the commissioners first designated printing services for joint public hearing postcards. The cost works out to 50¢ per card. The commissioners unanimously approved to continue with CSG Printers in Lincoln for these services. Next, Jason Nelke asked for a letter of support for a City of Sidney grant for revitaliz...
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, and a discussion over the City of Sidney's Pay Grid and grant proposals were the main topics of the session. Only three of the five council members attended the meeting, with Vice-May Paul Strommen and Councilman Burke Radcliffe absent. After approving the minutes from the last meeting on June 25, and the minutes from the Strategic Planning session on July 2, the council went through the items on the agenda. First, City Manager...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Fair Board met for the final time on Monday before the start of the Cheyenne County Fair on July 20. After approving the agenda and minutes from the last meeting, the board got down to business. First was the Treasurer's Report, and Kip Miller said he had nothing new to report, as all bills had been paid out and they were ready to start the next fiscal year. He mentioned Floyd's Auto had sent in a sponsorship check and that Tim Lecher State Farm Insurance agreed to...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Visitors Committee met in the late afternoon on July 3, and among items on the agenda were discussions on a Promotional Grant Request and a Grant Reimbursement report. After approving the current agenda and minutes from the June 5 meeting, the committee reviewed information from the Financial Reports. It was reported that tax revenue from lodging was up 46.5% in April to the prior year, bringing the fiscal year's numbers up 6% year to date, and projected to be down...
The Post 17 American Legion Baseball team has had a fine early summer of play, with a winning record of 18-13-1 as they headed into their final two games of the regular season in Ogallala on Tuesday, July 9. After the Sidney boys tore through the Bridgeport Bombers junior and senior teams on July 1, winning both contests by lopsided scores of 20-to-2 and 17-to-0, on July 2 they split two games against the Chadron Valley Bank juniors and seniors, 12-to-0 and 3-to-5. The squad then traveled north...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, June 25, Sidney's City Council met in a relatively brief session. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, the council went into the first order of business, naming Chase Frerichs as interim Parks Superintendent. Parks Superintendent Tom Von Seggern announced he was retiring in August from his position, which also oversees Cemeteries and the Sidney Aquatic Center. He plans on conducting interviews to find a successor by September of this year. In the interim, Chase...
SIDNEY--After the merger of Sidney Auto Sales and Adams Auto & Equipment Sales late last year, it was said there would be some changes to the existing structure and lot on Illinois Street and 12th Avenue, and the just completed interior renovation work does not disappoint. Fresh paint, modern and functional ductwork design, and new cabinets and utility areas give the interior space a comfortable contemporary feel that seemed to be a hit with both the employees at Adams Auto & Equipment as well...
HEMINGFORD--Sidney's Stingray Swimming Team sent nearly forty swimmers to compete in Hemingford on Saturday, June 29, and 37 of the swimmers were able to achieve at least one personal best time at the end of the competition. Individual records were set by Pace Lewis in the 9-10 year-old 25-yard Free Style event with a time of 17.46 seconds. Sam Revell set an individual record in the 25-yard Backstroke at 22.03 seconds, and Dru Wiemer in the 15-18 year-old 200-yard Individual Medley at 2:58.19...
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, and a discussion over the City of Sidney's Pay Grid and grant proposals were the main topics of the session. Only three of the five council members attended the meeting, with Vice-May Paul Strommen and Councilman Burke Radcliffe absent. After approving the minutes from the last meeting on June 25, and the minutes from the Strategic Planning session on July 2, the council went through the items on the agenda. First, City Manager...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Final preparations are being made, and last-minute details are being ironed out by the Cheyenne County Fair Board, which had its second-to-last regular meeting Monday night. After approving the minutes from the last meeting, Treasurer Kip Miller gave the Treasurer's reports, saying that all warrants had been turned in and the outstanding bills had been paid. The next order of business was approving Gina Elsen as an Alternate Fair Board member. Elsen...
JULESBERG, CO. -- Starting on July 8th, Biblical Civics sessions will be held at The Joy Mission, in Julesburg, CO, to educate voters on constitutional foundations and the role of Christianity from our nation's founding through the present day. Coordinated by Ivy Joy Johnson, longtime pastor, Christian community leader and author, the events will take place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. starting July 8 and ending on November 4 at the Joy Mission. Located at 401 West 3rd Street in Julesburg,...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- It was the day before the official first day of summer and the Sidney Red Raider Cross Country team was already in full swing preparing for the upcoming season. 2021-22 State Coach of the Year Donna Wiedeburg always uses the summer vacation to get her athletes ready to compete at the highest level from the start of the season, and the long-time Cross Country coach always has something new to motivate and inspire her athletes to push themselves further...
BRIDGEPORT--Sidney's Stingray Swim Team is cutting through the water full steam ahead so far this season, with their own home meet behind them and now traveling to other towns and looking to bring home medals for their efforts. The team traveled up to Bridgeport over the past weekend and brought along 46 swimmers to compete at the meet. It was hot and relatively cloud-free on Saturday in Bridgeport, which is perfect weather for swimming. The races started early and lasted into the afternoon,...
SIDNEY--For many years, the Living Memorial Gardens has been an oasis of natural beauty in Sidney, created and maintained by dedicated citizens of Sidney who have a love for flowers and gardening. Living Memorial Gardens president Coleen Langdon has announced a fundraising effort for the grounds and buildings attached, seeking contributions and grants from the Sidney business community and charitable citizens. There are several projects in the gardens that require funding to accomplish, and...
Editor's note: some of the content in the following article contains opinions of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph. SIDNEY--There were more citizen attendees than usual at the Sidney City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 11, as the approval of a subscription to the Placer.ai Artificial Intelligence geolocation data collection program was on the agenda. After the approval of the minutes of the May 28 meeting was approved, the Placer.ai issue was the first item on the agenda. The approval of Placer.ai had...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--June 3 through June 6, the annual Mike Trader Basketball Camp came to Sidney High School and instructed area youngsters in the fundamentals of basketball and prepared these youths for successful basketball careers as they play through middle school and into high school. The Mike Trader Basketball Camp is one of the most well-respected basketball instructional programs in the country. In addition to Mike Trader, who has been affiliated with the camp since...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY – In honor of Father's Day and the 'Gone Fishing' movement, Sidney's Cabelas restocked The Kidz Korner Daycare Center with fishing poles, tackle, and other items to encourage local youth to get out and go fishing. Last week, Bass Pro Shops/Cabela's kicked off an annual nationwide movement to get kids and youth outdoors this summer by holding a National Donation Day event at each Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's across the nation. Cabela's store manager Lee W...
CHAPPELL- This past weekend had a lot of fishing going on around the area, from the Father's Day Fishing event at Legion Park in Sidney, the Youth Outdoors Junior Fishing Tournament at Lake McConaughy and in Chappell, the Lion Club Sponsored the Ron Jacobs Memorial Fishing Derby Saturday morning. The event in Chappell was for kids aged 2-to-12, and beautiful weather greeted the young anglers. Organizer Samantha Isenbart and a group of volunteers made sure everyone had snacks, waters and the...
LAKE MCCONAUGHY--There was some worry prior to the 2024 Youth Outdoor Junior Fishing Tournament on Saturday at Lake McConaughy about the weather as so far over the weekends has not been very good, especially for fishing. However, Saturday turned out to be a glorious day with bright sunshine and cool breezes that combined for near-perfect conditions for a fishing tournament. Youth Outdoor Nebraska had a solid group of sponsors including the Sun-Telegraph. Many supplied trophies, rods, reels, and...
