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  • Benish, Gamble Named to MAC Conference 1st Team

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 30, 2023

    DALTON--Leyton's Lady Warrior Volleyball team, after a successful 27-6 season and a District Finals match, had a number of players named to the MAC All-conference team. Junior setter Zaili Benish was named to the First Team. She compiled 386 assists, 65 Ace Serves and finished with a .243 Hitting Percentage. Junior outside hitter Shawnee Gamble was also named to the First Team, and she averaged 2.2 kills per set, 2.8 digs per set and had 57 Ace Serves in the season. Senior middle hitter Claire... Full story

  • Council Discusses Lodgepole Creek Maintenance and Proposed Wastewater Treatment Changes

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 23, 2023

    SIDNEY--The Sidney City Council met on Tuesday, November 14, and discussed reports, proposed Title 117 changes and approved the purchase of vehicles for the Sidney Police Department and the Sidney Street Department. Mayor Brad Sherman, and council members Brock Buckner, Brandon Bondegard, and Burke Radcliff were in attendance, along with City Manager David Scott, City Attorney J. Leef and City Clerk Lori Borchert. Councilman Paul Strommen was not in attendance. The meeting started with City Mana... Full story

  • Commissioners Discuss 4-H Hiring, Approve Zoning Change

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 23, 2023

    SIDNEY--On Monday, November 20, the Cheyenne County Commissioners and Board of Equalization had their bi-monthly meeting. On the agenda were a number of items, and after the agenda was approved, and the minutes from the November 6 meeting were approved, the Board of commissioners heard the first item on the agenda. A general Assistance Application for County Burial was approved for Courtland Froemke. County Attorney Paul Schaub, who was not present at the meeting, recommended approval as the... Full story

  • The Fall Sports Season Grades Are In

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 23, 2023

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph Now that the Fall Sports season has wrapped up, it's time for some grades on the area teams; who over-performed, who under-performed, and how the teams look for the future. This week we will focus on Volleyball, Cross Country and Golf. Sidney Volleyball, 18-15 record--Grade: B- Head Coach Julie Smith and her staff work hard to keep the excellent Sidney Lady Raider team at the top of the district, but sometimes even a good year can seem a little disappointing, when... Full story

  • Isak Doty Earns C1-7 Player of the Year Honors

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 23, 2023

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- There were many worthy athletes this season that strapped on the pads and put it all out there on the gridiron, but none was so valuable to a team as senior Isak Doty was to the Red Raiders. Doty literally did it all for Sidney, on offense as quarterback and big-play rushing threat, on defense in the backfield, and on special teams as the punter and kicker. A four-year varsity standout, Doty led the Red Raiders to the playoffs, and their first semi-final... Full story

  • Reports Approved, Students of the Month Honored at Board of Education Meeting

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 16, 2023

    SIDNEY--On Monday night, the regular meeting of the Cheyenne County School District #1 was held at the District Administration Building in Sidney. After the Call to Order, the Board recognized students of the month for October, 2023 in the Sidney Public Schools. For seventh grade, the student of the month is Zach Roberts. The son of Josh and Yvette Roberts, Zach leads by example in the classroom, and is always helpful to other students. He perseveres when work gets difficult, and earned a spot... Full story

  • Sidney Title Hopes Slip Away with Loss to Wahoo

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 16, 2023

    WAHOO-- A season to remember came to a close Friday afternoon as the Wahoo Warriors defeated the Sidney Red Raiders 21-to-0 in the semi-final round of the NSAA Class C1 Football play offs. The Red Raiders end their season with a 10-and-2 record, and a 3-and-1 record in C1 District 7, earning them second place in the district. The team improved from last year's 5-and-4 mark and third place finish in C1-7, mainly on the improved play of their offensive line and passing attack. Friday's semi-final... Full story

  • The Fall Sports Season Grades Are In

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 16, 2023

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph Now that the Fall Sports season has wrapped up, it's time for some grades on the area teams; who over-performed, who underperformed, and how the teams look for the future. This week will focus on Football. Sidney Football, 10-2 record - Grade: A Head Coach Ryan Smith and his assistants did a great job with the Red Raiders this season. The Sidney team finally had an effective passing game which had been lacking in previous years, and it added just the right amount... Full story

  • Katie Ramsey signs with Oklahoma State

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 16, 2023

    Katie Ramsey, a senior at Sidney High School, signed her national letter of intent with the Division I equestrian program at Oklahoma State University. The Cowgirls are the three-time defending Big 12 Conference champions and the 2022 National Collegiate Equestrian Association national champions. Katie has competed in reining for seven years under the guidance of her trainer Drake Johnson. She is a 2 time American Quarter Horse Youth Association level 3 finalist. Additional highlights include a... Full story

  • Sentinel Project Information Meeting Held in Sidney

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 9, 2023

    SIDNEY--On Monday night, the U.S. Air Force and civilian liaisons held a public meeting at the Sidney High School auditorium where details were discussed about the Sentinel Missile Project, and questions were asked by citizens concerning timelines and the effects the multi-year missile systems upgrades would have on their lives. It was about a year ago when the U.S. Air Force and civilian project workers held a town hall style meeting about the Sentinel Project, and this meeting went into more... Full story

  • Big-Play Raiders Outlast Bluejays, 41-34

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 9, 2023

    SIDNEY--It would be their biggest test of the season, until the next one. Not knowing there would be a "next one" had the Red Raiders players give it their all, pouring out all of their talent and effort in a battle against the Pierce Bluejays that lasted until the final gun. The Red Raiders, riding high on a magical season, get yet another date with destiny on Friday, as their season efforts bring them again to the point where they will face their biggest test. Hopefully, until the next one.... Full story

  • Coyotes Shut Out By Patriots, 51-0

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 9, 2023

    POTTER--There were big hopes that this would be the year the Coyotes would get past an eastern team and finally get to hold a NSAA State Championship trophy in D6 football. They got close two season ago, racking up 11 wins until they were stopped by a hot Cody-Kilgore team. Last year they got to nine wins, then Pawnee City ended their title drive. This year they got to nine wins, the last by defeating Red Cloud at home in the playoffs, but they could not get past defending champion Parkview... Full story

  • Bulldogs Lose Heartbreaker to Bearcats, 39-37

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 9, 2023

    BRANSON, CO.--Peetz's Bulldog Football team fought their hearts out Saturday afternoon, but came up a little short, falling to the Branson/Kim Bearcats by a final score of 39-to-37. The loss eliminated the Bulldogs from the CHSIAA State Tournament, and ended their season with a 7-and-3 record, good enough for second place in the A-6 League 1 standings. After four straight seasons of middling performance and no State Title aspirations, first year head coach Dylon Rinaldo quickly got the Bulldog... Full story

  • Air Force Sentinel Town Hall Meeting Scheduled For November 6

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    SIDNEY-- Cheyenne County residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more details about the upcoming Sentinel Missile Project on November 6 at Sidney High School. The town-hall style meeting is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are holding two of these "Real Estate Town Hall meetings", the first in Sidney on November 6, and the second in Kimball on November 8. The Kimball meeting will be held at The Sagebrush, and both... Full story

  • Sarah Carper Headlines Veteran's Appreciation Concert

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    SIDNEY--Saturday, October 28, was a special night in Sidney, as the Elks Lodge No. 1894 hosted the second annual Veteran's Appreciation Concert. A big crowd of veterans and their families came out in the snowy weather to honor veterans and raise money for veteran-related causes, and to enjoy the music of local favorites Mud Country and country and folk artist Sarah Carper of Casper, Wyoming. The event was made possible through the efforts of many, but according to Cheyenne County Veteran's... Full story

  • Raiders Prove Too Much For Swedes, 28-14

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    SIDNEY--The Red Raiders got back to the playoffs this season, and ran the ball at will and hit timely passes while their defense bottled up the Gothenburg Swede's attack in a 28-to-14 in the first round of the Class C1 NSAA State Football Championship Tournament on Friday, October 27. It was a chilly late October night in Sidney, with cold winds keeping the temperatures below freezing. The game started in a stalemate, with Gothenburg receiving the ball first, and the Sidney defense shutting... Full story

  • Coyote Defense Shuts Down Red Cloud, 58-to-14

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    POTTER--It was a cold and sunny afternoon Friday at Combs Field in Potter where the undefeated Coyotes hosted the 4-and-4 Red Cloud Warriors in the first round of the D6 playoffs. Red Cloud came into the matchup reeling from three straight losses to end their regular season, but came out of the gates hitting hard and shutting down the Coyote offense in the early going. Potter-Dix started with the ball, and on third down on their initial drive, sophomore quarterback Dylan Tabor was intercepted, a... Full story

  • Lady Warriors Fall Short Against Stuart, 3-1

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    GORDON-- A long season that started with summer practices at the Cheyenne County Community Center while the Leyton High School gym floor was being refinished, ended in a District Final loss to Stuart Lady Broncos on Saturday, October 28. The Leyton girls and their supporters made the trip up to Gordon-Rushville High School, the neutral site where the match was played. A match that started out great for Leyton turned and slipped away, ending the Lady Warriors season with a 27-and-6 record. After... Full story

  • Peetz Falls to Otis, 62-48

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Nov 2, 2023

    PEETZ--It was the showdown of the Bulldogs last Friday as the 7-and-1 Peetz Bulldogs hosted their rivals, the 7-and-1 Otis Bulldogs at Scott Sorensen Field. Both team's paths inevitably led to this regular season finale, with home-field playoff implications on the line. Both teams battled hard in the first quarter, with both defenses doing a good job containing the others offense. The first quarter ended with both teams scoring one touchdown, but Peetz was able to convert a two-point conversion... Full story

  • 2nd Annual Bartling Memorial Raises Money for PlainsWest CASA

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 26, 2023

    SIDNEY--On Saturday, October 21, the Bartling Family in conjunction with PlainsWest CASA held its second annual Lori Bartling Husker Tailgate Party at the Lazy S Ranch in Sidney. Lori Bartling was the well-known and well-loved Clerk Magistrate of the Cheyenne County Court from July 1, 2010 until her death on January 11, 2022. She was known for her advocacy of children's causes, especially for foster children. In her capacity as Clerk Magistrate, she saw the numerous cases involving the care and... Full story

  • Motivational Speaker Brings Message of Positivity and Hope to Sidney

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 26, 2023

    SIDNEY--Nationally-touring Wellbeing and Mental Health Expert Johnny Crowder came to Sidney Saturday night and held a free talk for area residents at the Sidney Elks Lodge to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month. Cinnamon rolls and chili were provided to attendees, and a big turnout came out to hear what Crowder had to say, while enjoying an early evening snack. Crowder spoke with The Sun-Telegraph prior to his talk, and it was immediately apparent that Crowder was not there to deliver a by... Full story

  • Red Raiders Roll Over Bulldogs, 56-20

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 26, 2023

    SIDNEY--After last week's heartbreaking loss to Ogallala that spoiled the Red Raiders undefeated season, curious eyes were on the Sidney boys, looking to see how they would respond in a game against a rival that they should beat. The loss to Ogallala seemed to have no lasting effect on the Red Raiders, as they blasted the visiting Bulldogs by a final score of 56-to-20. It was a perfect fall night in Sidney on Friday, with crisp temperatures and a clear sky for the last regular season game for... Full story

  • Lady Raiders Fall To Chadron, 3-1

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 26, 2023

    BRIDGEPORT--It was a rare down season for the Lady Raiders, if you consider an 18-and-14 record to be a "down season". But for a Lady Raider squad with such a strong history, the expectation every year is a Subdistrict Title, then a District Title, and then a run for a State Championship. This year, however, was different as a start with a loss to Sterling and then a loss to Ogallala kept Sidney off-balanced for most of the season. The Lady Raiders had their win streaks, but were not able to be... Full story

  • Lady Raider Cross Country Goes To States

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 26, 2023

    KEARNEY--Sidney's Lady Raider Cross Country team qualified six runners for the State Meet in Kearney on Friday afternoon. Running in perfect conditions, the girls were able to place 7th as a team, with standout senior Talissa Tanquary leading the way with a third place finish at 20:25.1 in the Class C race. The winner was Ogallala senior Lindee Henning with a time of 19:33.9, followed by Milford junior Lilly Kenning at 20:01.5. It was Tanquary's best finish in the State Meet, with two previous... Full story

  • Sidney City Council and Cheyenne County Commissioners Meet

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Oct 19, 2023

    SIDNEY-- The Sidney City Council met on Tuesday, October 10 and addressed a number of agenda items. First, Kimberley Clark-Ertle addressed the council about the anti-bullying programs offered by her group, Generation Good Respect, and asked the council to help get the programs into the schools to help combat bullying. Next, the Housing Board needed to nominate a member of the council for the Housing Board, as they require at least one member of the city council to be on the board. Mayor Brad... Full story

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