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Five Youths Facing Serious Repercussions after Vandalism, Theft and Property Damage Complaints Made; Suspect Identified in Second Case, Another Suspect Sought MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY – On December 29, 2023, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub and Cheyenne County Chief Deputy Attorney Amber Horn said complaints were filed against a group of youths in connection to a series of vandalism and property damage incidents that occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday period. The c...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph POTTER--It has been a long process between securing initial funding, preparing plans, and getting contractors to bid on the work, but it looks like early 2025 will see the Potter Community Hall Project move forward in earnest, as nearly all of the elements required to move forward with the project are close to being secured. The Sun-Telegraph reported on much of the early work on the renovation and the challenges the project has had to endure. COVID-19 was a big...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On December 10, 2024, the City of Sidney council swore in Robert J. Kuhns and Burke Radcliffe as the certified results of the 2024 election were accepted. The official tallies were Brock M. Buckner, 802 votes, Brian Fort, 1059 votes, Robert J. Kuhns, 1,182 votes, and Burke Radcliffe, 1230 votes. As the top two finishers, Radcliffe and Kuhns were sworn into office. The council adjourned, and the city attorney managed the meeting until the new council members...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Lately, it seems that Sidney has become a magnet for returning former graduates from Sidney High School coming back to coach for their alma mater. In the Fall, we had Jachob Wiedeburg and Collin Brauer come back to help with the coaching of the Cross Country team, and now the Volleyball Head Coach position has been filled by another for Red Raider, Ryan Birner. Birner graduated from Sidney High School in 2016. He graduated from University of Nebraska in...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SCOTTSBLUFF--The prestigious USDA Rural Distance Learning Grant has been awarded to Educational Service Unit 13. This federal grant will enable significant upgrades to distance learning systems in the Nebraska Panhandle, enhancing educational access for students and communities in rural areas. ESU 13 Director of Technology B.J. Peters said, “This grant is a game-changer for education in western Nebraska. It allows us to connect students, teachers, and c...
The King's Daughters, a non-denominational non-profit Christian organization that has been serving Cheyenne County for 123 years, distributed boxes of food essentials Friday morning, December 20, 2024 at the Shelter House at Legion Park in Sidney. The King's Daughters were assisted by Sidney F.F.A members, and these food boxes provide a full Christmas meal for those in need. Ham, potatoes, eggs, milk, fruit and vegetables are just some of the foods provided from the effort, and over 180 boxes...
First Security National Bank in Sidney held its annual Open House and Christmas Party for the community on Thursday, December 2024. A big crowd came in the morning to enjoy cookies, brownies, and other treats along with hot Apple Cider. Clint Norman said that First Security always loves this Open House day, and they're grateful for all of the customers and community members that come in to celebrate the holidays with us and to wish them well. We're also able to help out with financial...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, multiple law enforcement groups executed search warrants on two houses, outside structures, and mobile homes on Elm Street near the former North Side Elementary School location. 10 individuals were taken into custody and detained at the Cheyenne County jail. Interim Sidney Police Chief Sam Lovato spoke with the Sun-Telegraph. Although he was unable to give full details of the operation due to the ongoing nature of the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting, and the biggest topic on the agenda was the resignation of Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub. Schaub's last day as County Attorney will be January 5, 2025. The County Attorney is an elected position with a four-year term, and Schaub's current term has about two more years left before the next election for the position will be held. Schaub has been the...
Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $13.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025. In accordance with an initiative passed by voters in November of 2022, the minimum wage will increase $1.50 each year through 2026, followed by an annual cost of living increase beginning in 2027. The minimum hourly wage for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour. Employers are responsible for ensuring that wages and tips combined equal at least the minimum wage. The following minimum wage amounts are scheduled: ...
Creekside Animal Hospital opened its doors in 2016 and has been providing top-quality care for the community's pets and livestock. They have been providing medical care for animals ranging from basic check ups to surgery, and have developed a very loyal following. On December 10, the facility held a Holiday Party, and a big turnout came to enjoy the festivities which included appetizers and treats, and door prizes. Some four legged friends even came in to get Holiday Photos snapped by the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SCOTTSBLUFF--The prestigious USDA Rural Distance Learning Grant has been awarded to Educational Service Unit 13. This federal grant will enable significant upgrades to distance learning systems in the Nebraska Panhandle, enhancing educational access for students and communities in rural areas. All 21 school districts in the ESU 13 area will benefit from the grant, which will fund cutting-edge video conferencing and interactive technology. The upgrades will include...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph The Red Raider boys and girls basketball teams are fully in swing in this new season, and on Friday, December 13, 2024, the Lady Raiders had a case of the Friday the 13th yips, as their offense struggled and they had difficulty at the free throw line. The Lady Raiders had a rough first half against the Chase County Lady Longhorns, with their offense misfiring and the Chase County girls able to get clean looks at the basket, converting for points. The Lady Raiders'...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph Leyton's Lady Warrior Basketball team is already firing on all cylinders, jumping out to a 4-and-0 record, and only having one challenging contest agains the South Platte Lady Blue Knights on Friday, December 13, 2024. After opening against Kimball and breezing past the Lady Longhorns 67-to-12, the Lady Warriors next cruised through the Morrill Lady Lions 58-to-25. The Peetz Lady Bulldogs offered no resistance to the Lady Warriors on December 12, falling 66-to-6,...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph Potter-Dix’s Coyote Basketball teams have had a rough start to the 2024-25 season, with the Lady Coyotes grabbing a win against a very young and inexperienced Creek Valley team, 41-to-14, but falling in their other two contests; a 56-to-28 loss to Morrill and a 66-to-30 loss to Paxton. Sophomore Madison Frerichs has been their leading scorer to open the season, with senior Chrystal Dhooge returning and providing solid experience, and junior Micayla McConnell and fr...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE--Sidney's Girls and Boys wrestlers took the trip out to Cheyenne on Saturday, December 13, 2024, to compete a the annual Charlie Lake Wrestling Tournament. For the Girls, Jayden Lee took First Place at 120 lbs., winning the Championship match against Allison Huerta of Scottsbluff by Fall at 32 seconds. Leeann Mulleavey took second place, losing the Championship match to Cheyenne Easts's Joci Davis by Fall at 2:22. Saphira Whitley earned 4th Place, losing h...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHAPPELL--With a few down seasons for both Storm teams in the past, this year’s teams are looking to turn around their fortunes and be competitive again in District D2. So far, the Storm team is making a good showing while the Lady Storm team, low on players and experience, is struggling in the early-going. For the boys, they started their season with a big win over Wauneta-Palisades 57-to-43. The Dundy County - Stratton team came into Chappell on December 7 and h...
MIKE MOTZ AND BARBARA PEREZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--A call to the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department Saturday evening stopped a potential mistle-toe mishap. Reports of the Grinch causing a disturbance at the All is Bright Christmas Tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds prompted a response from Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department personnel. Fortunately, the well-trained Sheriff's Department personnel were prepared for this type of disturbance, and their quick action saved the All is...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, Sidney High School hosted the second Sidney Raider Youth Entrepreneurship Competition. The commons area of the high school was packed with young entrepreneurs showing off their business ideas and curious Cheyenne County residents looking to see what some of what to expect for new businesses in the Cheyenne County area. The participants were judged on their presentations, how well their products and services fit the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, a retirement reception was held at the Gehrig Stitt Event Center. Valeta Rosenbaum retired from the staff at Gehrig Stitt, and a group of friends and co-workers celebrated the milestone, and Valeta had a chance to reflect on her time with Gehrig-Stitt. "I'm going to miss the people I work with here, and working with members of the community. I will really miss helping people work through a difficult time in their...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Sidney's Red Raider Basketball teams opened their 2024-25 seasons with wins on Friday, December 6, 2024, then followed up their victories with two more wins on the road against Gering on Saturday afternoon. There are always questions about a team at the start of the season, and with the Lady Raiders' loss of many talented seniors from graduation, it was going to be interesting to see how the 2024 version of the powerhouse basketball team would fare in...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--The Sidney Red Raider Boys and Girls Wrestling teams had a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign under new Head Coach Cory McManigal. The Raiders look to continue their tradition of success on the mat, and with standout performances by veterans and eager young wrestlers joining the team, Sidney looks poised for a competitive and successful season. The season started at the Chadron Girls Invite on December 5, 2024, with the girls' squad delivering some...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHAPPELL--The Creek Valley Storm Basketball teams opened their 2024-25 seasons over the weekend with road contests against Wauneta-Palisade on Friday, December 6, 2024, and a pair of home games against Dundy County-Stratton Saturday afternoon. The girls did not fare well in Friday’s matchup against the Lady Broncos, falling behind early and unable to gain offensive momentum to rally on the road. The Lady Broncos pulled away for a 60-to-12 win. Creek Valley s...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, West Elementary held its annual Spelling Bee to determine who would move on to the County Spelling Bee early next year. The Spelling Bee is always a competitive event, and this year 26 spellers entered the contest in hopes of moving on to the next level of competition. Many of the spellers cruised through the first few rounds, with some dropping off after getting a few tricky words incorrect. By the sixth round of the...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Monday, December 2, 2024, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting. Among other business, a bid for roof repair of the courthouse building in the amount of $438,000 was approved. Commissioner Phil Sanders was also present for the meeting after being excused from the November 4 and November 18 meetings while recuperating from surgery. After approving the minutes from the November 18 meeting, the commissioners switched to...
