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A Sidney, resident was contacted about a lottery win resulting in the loss of $1,000. Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens said Monday the police department filed a report after a Sidney resident reported being contacted by phone regarding a lottery opportunity. The call, a scam, asked the resident to send money so that the resident can receive a much larger sum. The money was sent to a location in India, Chief Aikens said. Aikens said Western Union is doing an investigation into the matter. "Usually...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate in grand style. The Chamber’s annual banquet is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Country Inn Suites, 664 Chase. Come in tails and a formal suit, or a fresh shirt and clean jeans. Both are acceptable at this year’s event. Cocktail Hour starts at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. and awards at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Academy Awards.” The Chamber website describes the event as “an evening of elegance an...
Sidney Police are investigating the theft of a trailer and two ATVs from Maddox Motors. The theft occurred between Oct. 23, 2017 and about 11:08 a.m. Jan. 3, 2018. An 8 x 10 single-axle aluminum trailer with a 2009 Artic Cat ATV and a 2017 Polaris Sportsman ATV were stolen from the back of the business. “We have no leads on it at this point,” Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens said Monday. The trailer and two ATVs have an estimated combined value of $15,000....
A Sidney man was arraigned Tuesday morning in Cheyenne County District Court on charges of Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (Class II Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class IIIA Felony), and Strangulation (Class IIIA Felony). Troy A. Christofferson, 20, of Sidney, was arrested after officers responded to the front of Stewies Bar, 1005 10th Ave., at 1:58 a.m. Dec. 24. According to the arrest affidavit, officers were on regular patrol when they were dispatched to a reported disturbance...
Dec. 28: A Lodgepole, Neb., woman when the 2018 Chevrolet compact utility vehicle she was driving collided with a deer on U.S. Highway 30 at 6 p.m. Carson Faessler, 23, of Lodgepole, was driving east on Highway 30 when the vehicle collided with a deer that entered the road near milepost 65. Front end damage is estimated at $2,000. Dec. 22: A vehicle driven by a Sidney, Neb., woman went off the road on Cheyenne County Road 16 at 8:45 a.m. after encountering a patch of mud on the roadway. Madelyn...
Lincoln, Neb. – The 16th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest, sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers, is getting underway with entries due March 2, 2018. The writing contest is open to seventh and eighth graders. Twelve winners will receive contributions to Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) college savings accounts including $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second place, and $500 for third place. Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska’s three Congressional districts...
KEARNEY – Farmers and ranchers from across the state set Nebraska Farm Bureau policy for the coming year and re-elected leaders as part of the organization's 100th Annual Meeting and Convention held in December in Kearney. Delegates discussed a wide range of agricultural policy issues to provide direction for the organization. "Property taxes are a major concern for our members, and that was reflected in our voting delegate discussions," said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. A...
Edward Lehman, age 86 former resident of Sidney, NE passed away in Omaha, NE, Saturday, January 6, 2018. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 12th with a Rosary Service at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, January 11th. Both services will be in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will follow the Mass in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials are being established. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-4:00 P.M. to sign Edward’s register book and...
Jim Schaefer, 87, of Sidney, Nebraska went home to Heaven on Friday, January 5th, 2018. Vigil and Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12th at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney. Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at St. Patrick's Church in Sidney, NE with Father Michael F. McDermott celebrating, followed by a military graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a lunch at the Parish Hall following the burial, and Jim...
Geraldine C. Brachtenbach, age 90 of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care in Sidney, Friday, January 5, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 11th in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. No Wake or Rosary Services are planned at this time. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-7:00 P.M., with family present from...
Bernice T. Niemoller, age 98 of Sidney, NE passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 8th with wake services at 10:00 A.M., prior to mass in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial was held in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends stopped at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Sunday from 3-7:00 P.M. to sign Bernice's register book. Memorial contributions may be...
Barbara J. Henzl, long time area resident passed away peacefully at Kimball County Manor in Kimball Nebraska on January 4th, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday January 9th, 2018 at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE with Pastor Dennis Payton officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday January 8th from 1:00 PM to 7:00 P.M. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials can be made in care of the family for future designation. You may view...
A three week layoff due to the holidays and weather were no problem for the Creek Valley Lady Storm basketball team as they travelled to Minatare and handily beat the Lady Indians 39-13 Saturday. Creek Valley's first game of 2018 came after sitting out the holiday tournament due to winter storms. The Lady Storm's defense brought it's own "inclement weather" Saturday afternoon to Minatare that left the Lady Indians unable to gain any traction against Creek Valley's stifling defense. Creek Valley...
Sidney's Red Raider basketball teams had great success on Thursday and Friday nights, sweeping all four of their contests in impressive fashion at home. The Lady Raiders started the impressive run on Thursday against Kimball with a dominating 62-23 win against the Lady Longhorns, taking advantage of a Kimball squad weakened by injuries. After starting fast with a 19-6 first quarter, the Lady Raiders ratcheted up their defense pressure, stifling Kimball's offense, and pulled away with an easy...
Potter-Dixs hosted Bayard Friday night for two basketball contests, and earned a split with the girls winning 47-37, and the boys falling 66-20 in a MAC matchup. The Lady Coyotes were coming off the holiday break with a 5 game win streak, and kept that momentum going in their first contest of the new year. In the first game, the Lady Coyotes started hot, scoring nine points before the the Lady Tigers finally tallied their first points. Bayard junior Kylie Stuart hit a three-pointer to finally...
At their season's halfway point the Sidney Red Raider wrestling team is going strong, topping the competition at the Western Trails Tournament Thursday, followed by taking first place honors at the Ogallala Duals Tournament Saturday. Sidney was led to the top team score at Western Trails, held in Morrill, by senior Kaden Vowers, who collected his 150th career win on the way to the top of the podium at 126 pounds. Vowers was also a standout in the Ogallala duals tournament where, wrestling a...
There is a lot of work ahead in the new year. Before we undertake a fresh set of challenges, it is good to take stock of the many positive outcomes and accomplishments of 2017. Tax reform becoming law was one of the year’s most celebrated victories. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, it has been a privilege to be part of this years-long effort to overhaul our broken and overly burdensome tax code for the first time in a generation. The economy is already responding. More than 100 companies across the country, including Nelnet and P...
One bill I believe Nebraska needs is LB611. LB611 is a carry-over bill from last year. Last year the bill advanced out of the Appropriations Committee, where it also became the committee’s priority bill. The bill currently sits on General File. LB611 would require annual reporting of federal funds received by state agencies participating in the State’s budgeting process. The report would require every State agency to create two operating plans; the first would go into effect once federal rec...
Serving Nebraska during the last five years has been an honor, and as I begin 2018, I look forward to continuing to work on behalf of our great state and our great people. My staff, both in Washington and throughout Nebraska, work hard to ensure that Nebraskans receive the best representation and guidance when navigating federal bureaucracy, planning a trip to the nation’s capital, or looking for other services that my office can provide. My offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney, and Scott...
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to [email protected]. Q: I never keep my New Year’s resolutions. But this year, I set a goal to save more money. How can I finally stick with it? A: When we set money goals, our motivations are pure. A new year has just begun, we recently got engaged or we’re try...
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier, you may already be taking the necessary steps, such as improving your diet and increasing your exercise. Of course, physical fitness is important to your well-being – but, at the same time, don’t forget about your financial fitness. Specifically, what can you do to ensure your investment situation is in good shape? Here are a few “healthy living” suggestions that may also apply to your investment portfolio: Build endurance – Just as exer...
