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CHAPPELL--As most area residents who need landscaping or general contracting services know, it's often a major task to get an existing company to come out to give you an estimate on a job. It's always good to have options and a new Landscaping and General Contractor based in Chappell is now available to service clients in the Cheyenne County area. Justin Taylor, proprietor of JT's Yard Services, has been in the landscaping and general contracting industries for over 20 years. He worked for Ken T...
BRIDGEPORT--It didn't take a fortune teller to know that Leyton's undefeated Lady Warrior Volleyball team was the odds-on favorite to take the title in this year's MAC Tournament, however, the Garden County squad was a game opponent in the finals match up, and pushed the Lady Warriors into giving their best effort to take home the top prize. The neutral-site tournament at Bridgeport had a great turnout Saturday afternoon, and the big gymnasium was a great setting for the action. Leyton was the t...
SIDNEY--The temperature dropped into the low 40's Friday night and there was a lot of moisture in the windy air, but it did not cool off the red-hot Sidney Red Raiders as they easily defeated rival Alliance 48-to-14 at Weymouth Field in Sidney. The Red Raiders move to 8-and-0, and hold the top spot in District C1-7 as rival Chadron was given their first loss of the season by Gering, dropping the Cardinals to 7-and-1 on the year, and spoiling a "battle of the undefeated's" match-up this coming...
CHAPPELL--Thursday, October 17 had the Lady Storm Volleyball and Storm Football teams host visiting rival Potter-Dix for Homecoming matchups, and in both contests, it was the Coyote teams that played the role of spoiler to the Homecoming crowds. The evening started with a volleyball match pitting the Lady Storm against the Lady Coyotes, and although the Lady Coyotes have been having a more successful season than the Lady Storm, there was still a chance the Creek Valley girls could pull off a...
BIG SPRINGS--A third-quarter touchdown and a strong finish by the Warriors powered the Leyton squad to a 46-to-38 victory over South Platte on Thursday, October 17, 2024. After a tough first quarter between the teams, South Platte held an 8-to-6 lead due to a converted two-point extra-point attempt. The offenses on both sides had more success in the second quarter with both teams scoring two touchdowns, and the score was 22-to-19, in favor of the hosts, at the halftime intermission. Leyton's...
NORTH PLATTE--The Lady Raiders traveled to North Platte on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and matched up against two tough opponents, and came away winless on the day. Sidney seemed to turn their season around with a five-match winning streak in the middle of September, but since then it seems that they have alternated between wins and losses in every match down the stretch. The Lady Raiders first faced the North Platte Lady Bulldog team, an opponent they lost to in straight sets earlier in the...
GERING--After earning runner-up honors at the District Tournament on October 7, the Lady Raiders Girls Golf team qualified for the NSAA Class B State Tournament in Gering on October 14 and 15. The girls traveled up to the challenging Monument Shadows Golf Course to go against the best golfers in Class B. At the end of the two-day competition, the Lady Raiders earned eighth place as a team and were led individually by senior Claire Jordan, who earned a medal and 14th place overall. The Sidney...
SIDNEY--An important and solemn event was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney on Saturday, October 19, at 9 a.m. It was a ceremony to mark and honor the last Union Soldier buried in Cheyenne County. It is an effort undertaken by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas. The organization has committed to honor every last buried Grand Army of the Republic soldier in all Nebraska counties, except for Arthur County, which has no G.A.R. Veterans buried...
SIDNEY--October 19, 2024, marked a significant milestone in the history of residents who've made a great impact on the development of Sidney. The date was the 100th birthday of Paul Sheaman, a lifelong Sidney resident and prominent member of the community who has contributed so much to the history of our town. A big group of well-wishers gathered at the Masonic Lodge Saturday afternoon to honor the man on his birthday and to reminisce and share coffee and cake with his family and loved ones....
SIDNEY--Gloomy skies and a light mist didn't keep away aviation fans, pilots, and aircraft maintenance students from the annual Voc-Air Flying Club Fly-In Breakfast on Saturday morning at Sidney Municipal Airport. A full all-you-can-eat breakfast was offered, a tour of the WNCC Aviation facility, and a flour-sack "bombing" competition for the kids was scheduled. A good crowd was on hand early in the morning to talk aviation and get a close look at the planes in the hangar. WNCC has the only...
SIDNEY--If you were at the Oktoberfest Parade last weekend, you undoubtedly saw the Sidney High School Class of 1984 Float go by packed with graduates from that storied year. They were loud and full of spirit and gathered for a weekend of reminiscing and fun that only true members of Generation X could appreciate. The festivities started Friday afternoon with a gathering of the alumni at Boss City Brewery in Sidney, and the group had specialized merchandise, including keychains and drink...
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, October 8, and several important issues were on the agenda. After approving the previous regular meeting minutes and minutes from the Budget Hearing, the council moved to the current business. First on the regular agenda was a public hearing concerning an application by Travis Allen to subdivide a tract of land located in the southwest (SW/4) of Section Twenty-Five, Township Fourteen North, Range Fifty, West of the 6th PM...
SIDNEY--On Thursday, October 10, First Security made an $885 donation to the Sidney Public Schools with proceeds earned from their Affinity Debit Card program. The program offers Sidney Red Raider Debit Cards, which are available for most Security First checking accounts, and offer an easy way to support the school district while showing your Red Raider pride. "Our community is incredibly important to us, and we are thrilled to see how the Red Raiders debit card program is directly benefiting...
IMPERIAL--No matter if they're at home or on the road, the 2024 Sidney Red Raider Football team looks unstoppable after another dominating win against a district opponent. On Friday, October 11, the Red Raiders and the Sidney faithful drove out to Imperial for a match-up against the Chase County Longhorns. And again, Sidney captured an early lead, built it up, and cruised through the second half for another lopsided win by a final score of 35-to-12. Sidney opened on offense to start the game,...
GERING--The total number of days seemed short, but there was a lot of activity in the few short months of the Girls Golf season. Wrapping up the season before the first snow comes on is a priority, so the golf team is always one of the first sports to have their State Tournament, and this year, the Sidney Lady Raiders travelled up to Monument Shadows Golf Course in Gering for the B-1 Championships. Led by senior Claire Jordan, the Lady Raiders have had a competitive year, starting off the...
OSHKOSH--The Leyton Warriors have been quite successful in their inaugural season in 6-Man Football, but they had a big challenge ahead of them on October 10 as they traveled to Oshkosh to match up against a strong Garden County team for their Homecoming game. Garden County scored first with a rushing touchdown, but Leyton fired right back with a passing touchdown to move the score 8-to-6 in Garden County's favor. The teams continued to match scores through the first half, but Leyton's...
CHAPPELL--Creek Valley High School was bustling on Saturday, October 12, as the MAC Conference held their Elementary School and Junior High Volleyball tournament, and Elementary and Middle School Football Tournament. Good crowds came out to cheer on the youngsters on the gridiron and the volleyball court. After a full day of competition, the report results were as follows: For the Junior High Volleyball Tournament, the Potter-Dix girls defeated the South Platte team, and advanced to the next...
SIDNEY--Cross Country fans and supporters had a bright and sunny day on October 10, 2024 at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney to cheer on runners ranging from Middle to High school who came from all around Western Nebraska to compete in the prestigious annual Sidney Invite. The autumn weather was clear if not a bit on the warm side, but that did not stop the runners from giving their all on the challenging course. The sides of the running paths were lined with supporters who cheered on the runners...
SIDNEY--Sidney Police responded to a report of a home invasion in progress on the 1100 block of 22nd Avenue in Sidney at 5 a.m. on the morning of October 18. Upon arrival, the responding officers were told by the homeowner that they had heard multiple male voices outside attempting to enter the house through a window and then heard them inside the residence. Officers searched and swept the home after arriving and found no intruders. Upon initial investigation, there were no signs of forced entry, and no items were reported missing. The... Full story
SIDNEY--It was Oktoberfest Weekend, but on Saturday afternoon the real show was at Legion Park as the Sidney Cruise 'N Class car club put on its annual Hot Rod & Roll show. This year's event was huge, with 209 vehicles entered, up from last year's total of 140. Whether you are into classic cars, modern sports cars, or pick-up trucks and specialty vehicles, there were vehicles at the show to pique your interest. Along with the vehicles, guest stars Ryan Evans and Ghetto Bob from the popular...
SIDNEY-- At approximately 1 a.m. on October 3rd, 2024, Nebraska State Patrol Trooper C. Gibbons observed a silver Buick Lucerne with Colorado license plates that failed to stop at the intersection of link 17J and Chase Boulevard in Sidney. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle eventually came to a stop at the intersection of Old Post Road and Silverburg Drive. As Trooper Gibbons exited his patrol unit and approached the vehicle, the driver accelerated away from...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Tuesday, August 20, a jury at Cheyenne County Court came back with a verdict of guilty in the case of 38-year-old Curtis Strausser, charged with motor vehicle homicide resulting from a vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Link 17J Highway and Jennifer Lane. On June 19, 2023, Sidney resident Garrett Tvrs, 33, was struck by a Ford driven by Strausser while riding a motorcycle. Tvrs was taken to Sidney Regional Medical Center where he died from his injuries. According to law enforcement...
SIDNEY--Early in the morning of October 2, 2024, WNCC in Sidney was buzzing with excitement as 84 FFA students from around the Panhandle region gathered to coordinate and get final instructions for the 2024 West Area Land Judging Contest. None of the competitors knew of the exact location where the event would be held to prevent any participants from gaining an advantage over others in the competition. Yolanda Hruska of SPNRD said, "The competition alternates each year between the North Platte...
SIDNEY-- October 2 wasn't your usual Wednesday morning for coffee and snack at Beans & Steams on Glover Road in Sidney. If you went inside rather than going through the drive-through lane, you would have been greeted by local Law Enforcement. Not in a bad way, but in a friendly and welcoming manner as you were invited to share a coffee and baked treats during your morning routine. The annual "Coffee with a Cop" event is designed to have law enforcement officers interact with members of the...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, October 7, for their regular meeting. Agenda items discussed included the approval of Wayfinding Guide Signs, Nebraska Public Roads Certifications of Compliance, and Roof Repair of the Cheyenne County Courthouse. After approving the current agenda and minutes from the September 16 meeting, the commissioners went over correspondence they had received. The first item was a request for a grant of $2,000 from the Lodgepole Depot...
