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NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – A traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Lincoln County led to the seizure of nearly 36 pounds of marijuana and two arrests. On Monday at just before 1:30 p.m., a trooper stopped an eastbound 2014 Nissan Maxima for Driving Left of Center and Failing to Signal on I-80 near the Hershey exit in Lincoln County. During contact with the driver the trooper smelled the odor of marijuana. A probable cause search led to the seizure of 35.7 pounds of marijuana, located in two large bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver of the v...
The Creek Valley High School homecoming will be celebrated this week. The football team takes on Perkins County on Friday night. The dance will be held later that evening. The 2014 homecoming court includes, from left to right, front row: senior attendants Logan Criswell and Madison Blackwelder, King Roy Koech and Queen Jill Behrends. Back row: junior attendants Trey McFee and Chandra Smith, freshman attendants Allie Blackwelder and Pierce Leef, and sophomore attendants Maddy Johnson and Austin...
Community Center coed volleyball standings Wins Losses Ahlschwede State Farm 1 1 Bridging the Gap 0 2 Bumpin’ Uglies 2 0 Cabela’s No. 1 2 0 Golden Real Estate 2 0 Gray Wolf Trucking 0 2 J n J 1 1 Minions 0 2 Runza 0 2 Steve’s Shenanigans 2 0...
With harvest season set to get underway, the Nebraska State Patrol is encouraging motorists to exercise caution as we experience an increase in agricultural equipment on state roadways. “During this time of year, it’s common to see slow-moving agricultural equipment especially on our rural roads,” said Col. David Sankey, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want to take this opportunity to remind all motorists to pay extra attention and to take care when approaching, following or passing farm vehicles.” Motorists are reminded...
SCOTTSBLUFF – Polly Olson of Chappell and Darin Yates of Torrington, Wyo., were honored by Air Link at Regional West for their contributions to regional emergency health care services. They are the recipients of Air Link’s Impact award. The $1,000 award was split between the two, and a $500 donation in each of their names will be made to their respective EMS agencies in recognition of their dedication to providing quality emergency care. Olson, who is also the Deuel County clerk, has been the co-coordinator for the Chappell Ambulance Ser...
Rodder's Choice: 3 way tie that Mitch Mitchell won People's Choice: Jack Schilling Original Intent: 1st place: Dick Fiegenschuh 2nd place: Robert Van Vleet 3rd place: Scott Heater Muscle Car: 1st place: Steve Arellano 2nd place: Geri Anthony 3rd place: Mike McGinnis Unfinished: 1st place: Randy, Liz & Andrew Twarling 2nd place: Randy Harms 3rd place: Colby Harms Pickup: 1st place: Jack Schilling 2nd place: Cody Harms 3rd place: Jeff Engelhaupt Street Rods: 1st place: Mitch Mitchell 2nd place:...
Class A: 1st Place: Tony Vasquez, Sr. - Scottsbluff Doug Meyer - Sidney 2nd Place: Mike Vergil - Bridgeport Ben Hart - Sidney 3rd Place: Bill Nelson - Scottsbluff Zack Parmender - Broadwater 4th Place: Vern Whipple - Minitare Tim Shaske - Scottsbluff Class B: 1st Place: Tina Sifuentez - Dalton Rex Wheeler - Scottsbluff 2nd Place: Gram McKnight - Scottsbluff Les McKnight - Scottsbluff 3rd Place: L.R. Booker - Scottsbluff Janay Brauer - Sidney 4th Place: Marvin Rose - Gurley Amanda Hart -...
Trever Tarrell makes a tackle for Sidney's No. 2 team during Saturday's South Platte Youth Football League game. Sidney defeated Creek Valley 28-0 to remain unbeaten....
the Newcomer's Social on Sept. 18 drew 46 new families for some mingling, eating, and entertainment. About 150 people attended the event in total....
ALLIANCE – About 60 Panhandle high school students traveled outside of Alliance to display their knowledge of range management at the Area I Range Judging contest. The top scoring team was from Sidney High. It was comprised of Colton Onstott, Logan Uhlir, Tanner Neinhauser and Skyler Arent. It was coached by Pat Welch. The overall individual winner of the contest and senior division was Keith Everitt from Creek Valley High School. The top finisher in the junior division was Pierce Leef from Cree...
While the temperatures may feel more like summer, the 2014 Dalton Fall Festival is scheduled for this weekend. Events and activities will be available for people of all ages. Things kick off today with Leyton High School volleyball and football games against visiting Wallace. The festival will be in full swing on Saturday with such things as a craft fair, car show, a tractor pull, bingo, a BBQ and a silent auction. The Nebraska-Miami football game will be televised at the Legion beginning at 6...
Weather permitting, Mid-Plains Power of Grand Island and the Nebraska Department of Roads, will replace the dynamic message boards along I-80 in Cheyenne, Deuel and Kimball Counties beginning Monday, Sep. 22. The $102,443 project, which is expected to be completed by Oct. 17, will involve closing portions of I-80 for short periods of time to allow for the removal and reinstallation of the new message boards. Traffic will be temporarily detoured from I-80 to US-30 between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the nights of these board switches. The detours...
Eighteen people were killed in traffic accidents on the state’s roadways during August, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads. There were also 18 fatalities on the roads in August 2013. Last month, the 18 fatalities occurred in 16 crashes. In those accidents, 13 of the 16 vehicle occupants who died were no wearing safety belts. None of the fatalities occurred on interstate roads, with nine happening on non-interstate highways and nine on local roads. Thirteen of the fatalities occurred in rural locations. Eight of t...
Community Center – Co-ed volleyball standings Div. 1 Sets won Sets lost SRMC 2 1 Maddox Racing 1 2 Cabelas 0 2 JDs Cutters 2 0 TWC Management 1 2 Nienhueser Construction 2 1 TSI 2 1 Ken’s Electric 1 2 Div. 2 Dallas Langley Trucking 0 2 21st Century 2 0 Wright’s Trucking 0 2 M and S Trucking 2 0 Wamsley Construction 0 2 JAMMRAD’S 2 0 Div. 3 Stewies 2 0 Teach Me How to Duggie 0 2 Cabela’s Corp. 2 2 0 Preferred Roofing 0 2...
Wayne and Georgia Hawkins have been named the marshals for the 2014 "For Peetz Sake Parade." Interestingly, they follow in the footsteps of Wayne's parents, Delbert and Velma Hawkins, who previously served as parade marshals. Wayne and Georgia have lived in Peetz since they were married June 6, 1964. Wayne is a lifelong Peetz resident, while Georgia was born in Sidney and resided there until their marriage. The couple has four children: Bryan Hawkins, who lives in Oakland, Calif.; Rhonda (husban...
Runza restaurants raised more than $43,000 as part of its “Great Books for Great Kids” fundraiser on Sept. 16. All 80 Runzas in Nebraska, Colorado, Iowa and Kansas donated 15 percent of sales that day to purchase books for libraries, schools and school foundations in communities with a store location. The fundraiser promotes the importance of reading and literacy and raised $43,248.31 this year. In the 12-year history of the program,, more than $362,000 has been donated. Runza was recognized by the National Restaurant Association in 2005 for...
The national celebration of Constitution Week, commemorating one of the country’s most important documents, is also one of the least known official observances. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, the Daughters petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated to Constitution Week. The resolution was adopted and signed into law the following year by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. A Daughters of the American Revolution chapter operates...
Leyton senior Kaitlyn Berner (No. 11) and junior Diedra Waite (No. 7) block a Paxton kill attempt in Tuesday night's match at Paxton....
Sidney's Zack Burke hands the ball off to Keegan McKnight during the Sidney No. 2 team's 20-0 victory Saturday in SPYFL play. Trever Tarrell and Henry Means had interceptions in the win for Sidney....
The Kimball Kamakazee Klub is hosting a remote control airplane “Fun Fly” on Sunday, Sept. 28 at the Kimball County Airport R/C field. The field is three miles south and a half mile west of Kimball’s stoplight. Rick Kirby, event coordinator, said the event will feature planes and pilots from Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. All R/C pilots are invited to participate and there are no entry fees or prizes. Check in is at 8 a.m., with planes in the sky from 10 a.m. until late afternoon. Planes will also be on display for spectators to enjoy. There...
The state’s local health departments were acknowledged last week for their unique position as community conveners as well as for the expertise they bring to communities across our state. The Veterans Administration announced that the Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors will receive $2 million for a 2-year project. NALHD’s project is one of only five pilot programs funded nationally. These funds will provide resources to local health departments to assure that veterans returning to their homes in rural Nebraska can access the sup...
Croell Redi-Mix manager Robert "Sparky" England cuts the ribbon at their facilities at 839 Rd. 17 in Sidney on Sept. 3....
The Luu family, owners of the VIP Nail Salon located at 430 Glover Rd., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 18....
Gaje Vanbenberg has walked miles in the shoes of those contemplating suicide. A senior at Potter-Dix High School, Vanbenberg attempted suicide last fall. This weekend, he'll walk a 5K with others to help prevent suicide and bring awareness to the problem. Following the attempt, he was court-ordered to attend a rehabilitation clinic in Omaha that helped him turn his life around. At the clinic, Vanbenberg said he learned about the Out of the Darkness Walk, an effort to raise awareness and funds fo...
It’s time again for the annual Scarecrow Contest sponsored by the Cheyenne County Ladies Chamber. Individuals, organizations and businesses from Cheyenne County can participate by making a scarecrow and displaying it on one of the assigned light poles along Highway 30. Cash prizes of $50, $35 and $15 will be awarded in each division, and judging will be based on originality, color, design and construction. Entries must contain some straw, corn shucks or raffia. Displays cannot contain advertising, but a small index card with the name of the e...
