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SIDNEY--On Friday, May 31, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Sidney Regional Medical Center, celebrating its new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit that will be in service at the hospital. SRMC CEO Jason Petik led the event and gave a speech to those in attendance at the outside event, and he was joined by Adam Stevens, the Director of Radiology at SRMC. Petik thanked Stevens for his work in rural healthcare for all of the efforts he put forward to help secure the new MRI unit and for...
CHAPPELL--Thursday, May 16, signalled the last day of school for the Creek Valley School system in Chappell, and as students were going through their last day of the academic year before starting their summer breaks, two long-time Creek Valley employees said their farewells as they head into retirement. Dave Howard, the Creek Valley Science teacher, said farewell after 35 years of teaching. A solid turnout in the Commons at Creek Valley High School wished him well, and everyone enjoyed...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- If motorcycles are your passion, being in Sidney on Friday and Saturday of last week was a good bet. On Friday morning, the annual Pony Express ride to raise awareness of children's mental health issues stopped in Sidney, at Kids Korner at the Community Center. At precisely 9:05 a.m., the riders arrived at a waiting group of youngsters lined up outside in the playground area of Kids Korner. The youngsters were thrilled to see the riders on their motorcycle...
SCOTTSBLUFF -- Usually, All-Star games are lopsided contests, and just a way for seniors to enjoy a last moment in the sun as they finish off their high school careers. And for most of the Panhandle Prep All Star Boys game in Scottbluff on Saturday, this contest seemed to follow that blueprint . . . until it didn't. The Blue team was unable to do much scoring-wise through most of the game. They trailed by double-digits for most of the game, missing shots and just not able to get into any kind of...
BRIDGEPORT--It was the offense that turned the tide for the Post 17 Juniors on Wednesday, May 22, as they traveled to Bridgeport to take on the Bombers in an early-season matchup. After scratching out two runs in the top of the first inning, Sidney starter Jaxon Biesecker was rudely welcomed by Bridgeport's Nick Weibert who started the Bomber offense off by blasting a home run to get Bridgeport on the board. The Sidney team was able to bring home three more runs in the second inning to take a...
MULLEN--It was the last hurrah for many of these graduated seniors as they had an opportunity to lace up their sneakers and represent their schools on the hardwood one last time on Saturday. All-Stars from the Mid-Nebraska Activities Conference faced off against the All-Stars of the Minuteman Activities Conference in Mullen for two exciting games of basketball action. In the end, the MNAC All-Stars on both the boys and girls teams were able to best the All-Stars from the MAC Conference. The MAC...
Sidney third-graders went on their annual tour of the City of Sidney offices and departments, and the beautiful morning weather was perfect for the outdoor lessons and demonstrations offered by the various city departments. Police, Fire and Water department personnel had their best equipment out, and the kids were thrilled watching how the booms on various trucks functioned, and they learned about the training a firefighter goes through, and how the sewer system works. City Manager David Scott...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- A controversy popped up in Sidney when last week's City Council meeting featured a presentation by City of Sidney Economic Development Director Brandy Stone about purchasing a subscription for Placer.AI., an intelligence software product that promises to deliver valuable information to the Economic Development Department. This information would enable Sidney Economic Development workers as well as local businesses to better assess where visitors and...
OMAHA--Sidney's Red Raider Track & Field qualifiers traveled to Burke Stadium in Omaha late last week to compete in the 2024 NSAA Class B Track & Field Championships and, as has been throughout the season, the Red Raider and Lady Raider standouts shined on the podium with their earned medals while breaking many records in the competition. The Lady Raider qualifiers were outstanding in the competition, led by seniors Karsyn Leeling, Chloe Ahrens, Payton Schrotberger and Talissa Tanquary. The Lady...
OMAHA--The Leyton, Potter-Dix and Creek Valley schools sent their qualifiers to the NSAA 2024 Class D State Championship Meet at Omaha Burke Stadium late last week. A number of qualifiers were able to medal in the competition, with school records being broken at the event. For Creek Valley, senior Samantha Marin medaled in the 1600 Meters, placing sixth with a time of 5:38.83, a personal best for her. Marin also placed eighth in the 3200 Meters with a time of 12:56.38. Senior Anna Speirs placed...
SIDNEY--The morning of May 8 brought heart-wrenching news to the Sidney community as it was discovered that the beautiful table and benches that sat alongside the Living Memorial Gardens had been vandalized. At an estimated cost of over $1,000, the table and benches were more than just beautiful painted concrete furniture, but a spot to relax in serenity that was donated in memory of a loved one for the Living Memorial Gardens. The vandals overturned and smashed the table and benches in the earl...
OGALLALA-- What seemed inevitable since the beginning of the Track & Field season came to pass on May 7, when the Sidney Lady Raider Track & Field team traveled to Ogallala to claim their title as B-6 District Champs. Although windy conditions made it challenging at times, it was the Lady Raider team that blew away the competition, scoring 119 points, far ahead of second-place McCook with 85.5 points. The Gothenburg team placed third with 80.5 points. Again it was senior Karsyn Leeling leading t...
CHAPPELL - A beautiful day with little wind set the stage for the D9 District Meet at Creek Valley High School on May 8, and it was the Leyton Lady Warriors who came out as the big winners out of the Cheyenne County schools that competed. Leyton's Lady Warrior squad had turned in great performances all season, and they peaked on May 8 at the District Meet, scoring 88 points and taking first place over second place Arthur County with 69 points and third place South Platte with 68 points. The Leyt...
HASTINGS-- Sidney's Red Raider Boys Golf team had a long trip out to Hastings for the B-4 District Tournament at Southern Hills Golf Course on May 13, and although the boys did not have the best results, or have any individual qualifiers for this year's State Tournament, the season did show continuous improvement for the Sidney golfers. McCook took top honors in the team results, finishing with a combined score of 314, followed in second place by Adams Central with a score of 320. Scottsbluff...
SIDNEY--It was a target that senior Jayce Namuth didn't miss, as he signed his letter of intent to attend and compete with the Midland University Shooting Sports team starting in the Fall of 2024. Although Namuth's favorite event is trap shooting, he will also compete in sporting clay, double trap, skeet, double skeet and super sporting events. "I really enjoyed my visit to Midland and loved the campus. I related very well with the coach and I'm looking forward to the Fall and starting my...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, May 14, City of Sidney Economic Development Director Brandy Stone addressed the Sidney City Council regarding the purchase and implementation of Placer.AI, an Artificial Intelligence product which Stone states uses location analytics software,powered by mobile data. Placer.AI monitors tens of thousands of mobile devices to provide data on any physical location such as retailers, events, or casual outings. As proposed, the benefit will be that this AI program will ensure... Full story
SIDNEY--According to documents released yesterday by the Cheyenne County Attorney's Office, Brandon Russell, a 25-year-old Sidney resident, was charged with Murder in the Second Degree, a Class 1B Felony, Felony Intentional Child Abuse Resulting in Death, a Class B Felony and Assault by Strangulation Resulting in Death, a Class 2A Felony in connection to the death of a two-year-old child on April 5, 2021. Cheyenne County Sheriff's personnel were dispatched to 1533 14th Avenue In Sidney on April... Full story
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Commissioners met on Monday, May 6, with a full slate of issues on the agenda. Commissioner Darrell Johnson was absent from the meeting. After approving the current agenda and minutes from the April 15 meeting, the Commissioners were ready for the first order of business. The first item on the agenda was a reconsideration of a denial of burial assistance for Jose Maestas and Denise Raferty. For the Raferty application, the applicants said that at the time of the...
SIDNEY--On Monday, May 6, over 170 fourth grade students from across Nebraska traveled to the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp in Sidney to participate in the South Platte Natural Resource District's Natural Resource Day. The students were divided into groups and traveled through eight different stations. Each station was focused on different Natural Resources, such as wildlife including mammals, birds and fish, soil and rocks. Each station had experts detail what natural resources they were focused...
SCOTTSBLUFF--On Tuesday, April 30, the Sidney Red Raider Track & Field teams traveled to Bearcat Stadium and put on a show, with both teams easily winning top honors at the Western Conference Meet. The boys' team earned first place with 143 points, easily outpacing second-place Scottsbluff's 108 points and third-place Gering's 92 points. For the girls, it was Sidney in first with a whopping 182 points, followed by Scottsbluff with 97 points and Gering with 96. For the girls, senior Karsyn...
DALTON--Leyton's Warrior Track and Field teams hosted the Leyton High School Invitational, and many area schools participated in the competition. At the end of the day, Paxton, Kimball, and Hay Springs took top honors in the girls' team competition, and Kimball, South Platte, and Hay Springs were the top three schools in the boys' competition. In the boys' results, the 100 Meters had Leyton sophomore Jeremiah Hajek placing fifth, followed by a tie for sixth between Potter-Dix senior Brayden...
DALTON--Multi-sport standout and Leyton High School senior Trinity Beutler signed her commitment letter to attend and play volleyball for North Platte Community College in the Fall. Her plans include majoring in Special Education with a minor in Physical Education. When asked why she chose North Platte, she said "I went on a visit and played with the volleyball team and really had a good time. I went down there for volleyball camp last summer and was able to talk with the volleyball coach. She...
CHAPPELL--Creek Valley High School senior Kennedy Bocock signed a commitment letter to attend Wayne State University and be a member of the Cheer Team. Bocock, a standout on the golf team and Cheer Squad, plans on studying Criminal Justice and is on scholarship at the university. "I really liked the campus and the Criminal Justice program here. They have a mock-up house that is used to teach Criminal Justice majors how to locate and handle evidence and other things. It's real hands-on type...
SIDNEY--For some time now, the City of Sidney has aggressively courted development and business growth by utilizing available grants, and tax-incentive programs, and by getting the word out that Sidney is a great place to grow and do business. City Manager David Scott recently spoke with the Sun-Telegraph, detailing some of the results of the city's efforts in economic revitalization. With the building of the first five houses by Roy Perry Construction in the Prairie Winds subdivision, it looks...
SIDNEY--Two minor drivers started their driving careers off on the wrong foot when they collided with each other on Wednesday afternoon, May 1, at 20th Avenue and Dodge Street on the North Side of Sidney. Both drivers will remain unidentified due to their age, but both were licensed to drive. One of the drivers was cited for Failure to Yield. He also did not have his Provisional License on his person, as required by law. There were no significant injuries and although medical responders were on...
