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Cody Renkoski really wasn't looking for a career position when he came out of college. Rather, he wanted to follow his passion of shooting sports and wanted a job that would allow him time to pull out the shotgun and keep shooting. With that in mind, he started a small spray company, servicing lawns and killing a few weed patches here and there. But now, less than 10 years later, he's found another passion and grown that small business into one of the top weed management businesses in the...
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library are spreading literary awareness and celebrating a favored children's author by hosting a birthday party for Dr. Seuss. The birthday party is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, at the library. Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as "Dr. Seuss," celebrates his 115th birthday on Mar 2, 2019. Though he died in 1991, birthday parties occur across the country on this date to celebrate the creative man who for decades has helped children learn to love to read. For...
The Judiciary Committee of the Nebraska Legislature is reviewing a Bill called the "Limited Immigration Inquiry Act." The Bill is sponsored by Sen. Megan Hunt. The purpose of the bill is to "promote the health and safety of all residents of Nebraska by encouraging immigrants to cooperate with the government, especially in reporting violations of the law." The Bill says the Limited Immigration Inquiry Act is not intended to prevent peace offices or government employees or officials from knowing...
A Garden County grand jury has determined there was no criminal actions connected to the September death of a Sidney woman, Candy Flood, while she was in the custody at the Garden County Jail. At approximately 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol were notified that Flood, 37, had died at the Garden County Jail, while she was being housed there on behalf of Cheyenne County. NSP investigated the death and in November turned its findings over to the Garden...
Dexter A. Smith, age 63 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Dexter’s care and funeral arrangements....
JAN. 25: A Dalton woman escaped injury when the Jeep she was driving collided with a deer at 5:26 p.m. Kathryn Benish, 34, of Dalton, was driving a 2011 Jeep on Cheyenne County Road 58 when she observed a deer on the left side of the road. She was slowing the vehicle when she noticed another group of deer crossing the road from right to left. The right front of the Jeep collided with a large doe, resulting in an estimated $2,000 damage to the Jeep....
Sidney's Lady Raider basketball team pushed their winning streak to 13 by defeating the Alliance Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night in Sidney. The win moved the Sidney record to 19-and-2 (4-and-0 in district) as they prepare for next week's sub district tournament. The height advantage of the Lady Bulldogs was not a factor in the game, as the Lady Raiders were able to score inside and hit from long range when necessary. Senior Meaghan Ross started the game by draining a three point shot, the first of h...
Sidney High School announced the hiring of Marcus Ehrke as the new Head Volleyball Coach and as a physical education teacher starting in the fall of 2019. Ehrke coached volleyball at Alma High School for five seasons, compiling a record of 75-and-68. Ehrke was selected as an Assistant Coach for the 2017 West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball game, and was also an Assistant Basketball Coach for the Alma Public School System. Ehrke's interest in volleyball was sparked by going to his sister's...
It's been a long struggle to finally get their first win, but the Potter-Dix Lady Coyotes were able to secure their first victory Tuesday night against the visiting Peetz Lady Bulldogs in Potter, 30-to-27. After a slow start by the Lady Coyotes that had them trailing 12-to-5 after the first quarter, sophomore Mary Kasten buried two three-point shots to narrow the Peetz lead while the Lady Coyotes defense stepped up the pressure against the Lady Bulldogs. The game continued through its' conclusio...
Sidney senior Zach Pettit committed to play football as an incoming freshman for the University of Nebraska-Kearney on Wednesday at Sidney High School. Pettit plans on playing strong side defensive end while majoring in Pre-Pharmacy. Pettit has been a standout athlete and top academic performer throughout his time at Sidney High School, and has been rewarded for his efforts with a KHOP (Kearney Health Opportunities Program) Scholarship to help with the costs of attending college. Pettit's parent...
