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The Creek Valley Storm boys’ basketball team ran into the Class C2 Perkins County Plainsmen in Grant Tuesday night and came out on the short end of a 71-37 final in a non-district contest. The Plainsmen (9-11) set the tone early in each half with a dominating first and third quarters. Colin Brott and Brett Godfrey each had eight points to lead the Storm (3-12) in scoring. That pair also led on the boards with Godfrey collecting seven rebounds and Brott five. Bayard 47, Leyton 38 Despite Cody McKay leading all scorers with 19 points, the L...
Sidney Regional Medical Center has taken an active approach to aiding their patients to better understand the “patient billing process.” With recent system updates at SRMC, electronic patient medical records are now easier to access and increase the continuum of care, according to Evie Ranslem-Parson, director of public relations. This new, unified system increases the efficiency for patient billing. As with most services, payments and co-pays are being collected at the time admission. The following outlines the patient billing process pol...
Local customers won’t be affected by RadioShack’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. DP Electronics, the RadioShack dealer in Sidney, Ogallala and Sterling, has always been a locally owned and operated business and will continue to be a locally owned business, said David Porter, owner of DP Electronics. “We are an independent business and not part of the RadioShack Chapter 11 filing,” he said. “Our customers will not notice any change,” he said. “We will continue to carry a complete line of electronic products, including lap...
The birds of Kimball County will be highlighted during a six-week series of Watchable Wildlife Tours sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and the Kimball Area Tourism Department. The series, titled “For the Birds,” will run from April 1 to May 15. All tours depart from the High Point Welcome Center of Western Nebraska located at I-80, Exit 20. The tours are free, but reservations are required. “Our guides for these tours are providing equipment to help people have a more enjoyable wildlife viewing experience,” said Tourism Director...
The Haven and Virginia Smith Scholarship applications are now available from Kathy Ford, guidance counselor at Creek Valley High School. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student using the following guidelines: • Applicant must be a graduating senior from one of the Nebraska High Schools selected to be part of the Endowment Scholarship Program. • Applicant must have a “C” average to be eligible. • Applicant must be able to demonstrate a financial need. Such as: have other members of family in college that places a financial burden on... Full story
The Lodgepole Lions Club will award two $500 scholarships based on the following guidelines: The award money is paid jointly to the recipient and the post-secondary educational institution of which recipient is attending. All application information is to be typed or printed in black ink. The recipients are responsible for giving the Lions’ Club Scholarship Committee Treasurer the name and address of the financial aid office at the educational institution of which he/she will be attending. Application and supporting information must be m... Full story
CHADRON – The Chadron State College volleyball team is hosting a set of five clinics for sixth through eighth graders and high school students in February and March. The two-hour sessions will be at the Chicoine Center, the Nelson Physical Activity Center and Armstrong Gymnasium. The cost for all five sessions is $55. The first session is scheduled for Feb. 22 and the remaining four sessions are Sundays March 8, 15, 22 and 29. Register online at www.chadronstatevolleyballcamps.com. Ninth through 12th graders must have proof of a current p... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 15.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.13 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were $1.05 per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 11 cents per gallon h... Full story
The 2015 federal grazing fee, which is determined annually through a Congressionally-mandated formula, will increase by $0.34 on March 1. The fee applies to more than 8,000 permits administered by the U.S. Forest Service and nearly 18,000 grazing permits and leases administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The 2015 fee will be $1.69 per head month (HM) or animal unit month (AUM) for lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, respectively. An HM or AUM, which are treated as equivalent measures for fee purposes,...
The Peetz Bulldogs boys basketball team won a pair of 1A North Central League games over the weekend to up their league record to 7-2 and 10-5 overall. On Friday night at Carlile Gymnasium, the Bulldogs dominated the second half on their way to a 79-47 win over the Briggsdale Falcons (1-15, 0-8). On Saturday at Weldona, Colorado the Bulldogs turned back the Weldon Valley Warriors 57-41. The Warriors record has dropped to 4-14 on the season with a 2-7 league mark. Casey Barrett hit eight...
The Leyton Lady Warriors (8-10) overcame a seven point first-quarter deficit to post a 45-40 victory over the Creek Valley Lady Storm (6-10) on Friday at Chappell in a non-district contest. The Warriors fell behind 13-6 after eight minutes but rallied to take a 22-20 halftime lead. Leyton was able to add an addtional three points to its margin over the third eight minutes before fighting to an 11-11 draw over the final period. Kaitlyn Berner was tops in scoring for the Warriors with 13 points...
The Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes continued their strong season with a 54-28 win over the Garden County Lady Lady Eagles at Oshkosh in a non-district contest on Friday night. The Coyotes (14-3) jumped out to a 14-3 lead after the first quarter and held a 27-11 advantage at the half on their way to the lopsided victory. Potter-Dix will host cross-state rival Peetz on Tuesday at about 6 p.m.... Full story
The Peetz Lady Bulldogs (7-8, 4-5) split a pair of 1A North Central League games over the weekend with a 39-33 win on the road over Weldon Valley (2-16, 1-8) on Saturday and a 52-33 loss at home to Briggsdale (12-4, 6-2) on Friday night. While the Bulldogs were competitive throughout much of the game against the Briggsdale Lady Falcons at Carlile Gymnasium, a cold third quarter put them in a hole they couldn’t climb out of. The Bulldogs trailed 28-20 at the half but 10 more points were added to their deficit with a 12-2 third sealing their f...
Considering they went undefeated in duals this season, perhaps it was fitting that the Sidney Red Raiders' wrestlers finished their regular-season schedule with a dominating dual performance over district rival Gering Friday night. While battling the Bulldogs on their home mat, Sidney outpointed Gering 61-18 to finish the 2014-15 season a perfect 11-0 in one-on-one team matches. On their way to victory, the Raiders won four matches by forfeit and came out on top in six of the nine contested...
The staff at Sidney Regional Medical Center was decked out in red today as part of "National Wear Red Day." The annual nationwide event helps raise awareness for heart disease. One in three women die each year from heart disease and strokes.... Full story
CHAPPELL – The Creek Valley Board of Education announce Thursday that they have selected three candidates to interview for its superintendent vacancy. The finalists are: • Ronald Howard of Hays Center, Neb. • John Weidner of Parshall, N.D. • Michael Williams of Maywood, Neb. Interviews will be conducted the week of Feb. 16. A variety of stakeholder groups will have the opportunity to meet the final candidates and submit input to the board about each of them. The board intends to make their selection by Feb. 23. The Creek Valley Board of Educ...
OMAHA, Neb. – Two Nebraska State Patrol troopers escaped injury and two people were taken into custody after shots were fired at a patrol car during an attempted traffic stop in Omaha. Just after midnight on Thursday, Feb. 5, a trooper attempted a traffic stop of a 2002 Hyundai Accent, for a broken taillight, near the Interstate 680/I-80 split. The vehicle traveling at a slow speed failed to stop, continuing northbound onto I-680. The vehicle continued at a slow speed turning east onto Center S...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Are you or is someone you care about struggling with weight issues? Join us for a free educational seminar hosted by our surgeons and learn how weight loss surgery can help you gain control of your weight, regain health, and start a new life. Regional West Medical Center’s Surgical Weight Loss Options will host a free bariatric surgery seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Regional West Medical Center’s Scotts Bluff I and II meeting rooms. Bariatric surgeon Jason LaTowsky, M.D., and bariatric nurse coord...
The Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development Council of Scottsbluff, Neb., has been reauthorized as a “premier” member of the NARC&DC Circle of Diamonds program, one of the few RC&D Councils out of 375 to qualify for this elite status. The NARC&DC Circle of Diamonds program provides a means for RC&D Councils to demonstrate that they’re complying with legal requirements and the best nonprofit management practices. The program has three tiers or levels: basic, enhanced and premier. By earning premier level membership, Panhandle RC&D Counc...
The Leyton High boys’ basketball team dug itself into a big hole in the first quarter and couldn’t recover on its way to a 66-42 non-district loss to Sedgwick County (Colo.) on the road Tuesday night. Though the Warriors (9-8) played the Cougars (9-4) nearly even over the final 24 minutes, they couldn’t extricate themselves from a 23-6 first-quarter deficit. Cody McKay led Leyton in scoring with 15 points while Drew Brenner was close behind with 13. McKay and Kenny Ernest topped the rebounders with five apiece while point guard James Rushm...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – The volleyball coaches have been selected to lead the West and East teams for the 31st annual West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball Game. This year’s game will be played Saturday, June 13 on the campus of Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff. Jodie Schuller from Chase County High School has been selected as the head coach for the West. This past season Chase County finished with a record of 26-3, losing to Chadron in the semifinals of the C1-12 Sub-Districts. This is Coach Schuller’s second appearance as a coach...
Are you a parent who wants healthy food for your children? Are you concerned that school lunches aren’t providing the best nutrition? Or are you a health-conscious adult who loves living in western Nebraska, but you feel like you’re missing out on all of the local food options that people living in Lincoln and Omaha enjoy? The coop is in the planning stages of making Nebraska-grown food deliveries and pickups in the Sidney area. Caryl Guisinger, the general manager of the Nebraska Food Cooperative, will discuss how to make these “local food...
The Aging Office of Western Nebraska, a 503(b) nonprofit agency created by a the 11 Panhandle counties, administers a noon meal program throughout the area, Twenty site locations provide congregate and/or home-delivered meals to seniors older than 60. The meals are prepared to meet one-third of the daily recommended dietary needs. Some seniors receive receive meals that are paid under Medicaid. For those without Medicaid, a contribution is requested to help defer costs. Because the Aging Office is a nonprofit agency, they do accept tax...
World renowned pool player and world trick shot champion, Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman, shown in photo at right, will appear for an exhibition on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Hillside Bar & Grill in Sidney. The exhibition is free of charge and open to the public. Rossman has been seen on ESPN and is widely considered the most fan friendly entertainer in the billiards industry. His shows feature a combination of humor, amazing trick shots, challenge matches, autographs and photo opportunities. The... Full story
Several local students were named to the Western Nebraska Community College President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester. Students had to attain a 4.0 grade-point average to qualify for the President’s List, while a 3.4-3.9 GPA was necessary for the Dean’s List. Honored on the President’s List were: Rose Nelson, Tyson Segelke, Mikala Sweester and Shaunna Weinmaster, all of Sidney; and Tessa Lukesh of Gurley. Recognized on the Dean’s List were: Lnay Baggs, Glen Bellmyer, Alexander Benzel, Christopher Buckley, Dylan Haas, Justi... Full story
