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The cosmetology students at Western Nebraska Community College's Sidney campus are celebrating Mother's Day by providing manicures, pedicures and other services to local moms. Alecia Weinbender received a pedicure from WNNC's Brooklynn Skjoldal.... Full story
While temperatures crept into summer-like weather earlier this month, rain and colder climates have dominated this week’s forecast. Temperatures for the rest of the week are predicted to drop below the 50s. On Mother’s Day, you can expect snow, rain and wind with temperatures as low as 25 degrees. According to the Cheyenne, Wyo., Weather Forecast Office, the reason behind the rain and cooler temperatures is a powerful system moving from California. “Because of the intensity of the system, it produces a lot of moisture from the gulf, and that...
LINCOLN— Statewide, roughly 62,000 adults have a serious mental illness and 134,000 adults are impacted by drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, according to data from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). During Behavioral Health Awareness Month in May, DHHS is reaffirming its commitment to these individuals and all other Nebraskans who may need behavioral health services. “This month gives us an opportunity to recognize the challenges facing Nebraskans with behavioral health concerns and let them know that help and sup...
Simmons W. Cook Jr., 88 and lifelong resident of Sidney, passed away at the Sidney Regional Medical Center, Monday afternoon, May 4, 2015. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., May 7, in the Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. H. Douglas Peirce officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday to sign Simmons' register book and drop off condolences for the family. The casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, May 5, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Bryan Red Bear, 28, of Sidney, had a Preliminary Hearing on charges of DUI – Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Second Degree Assault, and Operating a Motor Vehicle to Avoid Arrest. The court found that it appeared that the offenses were committed and that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed them. Arraignment was scheduled for May 6. Johnny Creekpaum, 42, of Sterling, Colo., had a Preliminary Hearing on a c... Full story
Week of May 5-8 Western Nebraska Community College’s cosmetology department at the Sidney campus is offering a Mother’s Day special that includes a hot oil manicure, hot hand wax and a spa pedicure for $17. Call (308) 254-7456 for an appointment. Week of May 10-13 Spring Revival at Calvary Baptist Church. 10th and Linden St., Sidney. Join us for old fashioned music. Special music by Norman Frink. Sunday, May 10th thru Wed., May 13th at 6 p.m. Friday, May 8 A dance for all 7th and 8th grade students, sponsored by Job’s Daughters to celeb... Full story
Fifty years ago, on the night of May 7, 1965, in a Florida hotel room, Keith Richards strummed his guitar while a cassette recorder taped a phrase that he had dreamed, “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction.” The next day he asked Mick Jagger to listen, and days later the Rolling Stones recorded the song. Mick and Keith had no idea what they had done. That song catapulted their band into superstar status, laid down one of the greatest pop hooks of all time, and now The Rolling Stone Magazine ranks that...
Dear Editor, “With Malice Toward None” is the title of Jack Levin’s new book. This quotation is from Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address when the termination of the Civil War was in sight. “With firmness in the Right as God gives us to see the Right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in: to bind up the nation” wounds: to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphans – to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.” These are words of Abr... Full story
We’re now one week into May, the biggest month on the spring sports calendar. Saturday begins the local post season with the Peetz Bulldogs heading to Lakewood, Colo. for baseball regionals. There are six days left before the Class D-11 district track meet. One week from today, the Class B-6 track meet will be held and the start of state track in Colorado gets under way. In 11 days, district golf tees up in both Class B and D. There are 15 days to Nebraska state track. State golf in classes B and D are on tap for May 27, and May 25. With all t...
The last time the Peetz Bulldogs baseball team played the Community Christian Crusaders, it led or was tied for more than half the game before succumbing 7-3 at Northglenn, Colo. in early April. For the Crusaders, the win over Peetz was just one of the 18 they chalked up this season. They lost just two games. The Bulldogs completed their regular season with a 5-7 mark. After having earned their way into the 2015 CHSSA State Baseball Championships - Class 1A Regionals, the Bulldogs will get one...
