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An SUV splashes through a puddle made by melting snow at 13th and King.... Full story
A vote on additional proposed improvements to Hillside Golf Course was postponed at on Tuesday’s city council meeting due to the absence of two council members. City manager Gary Person explained to the council that, a few years ago, the city formed a master plan for the Hillside Golf Course featuring goals for both short term and long term improvements. “The bulk of the improvements that were needed are gonna get accomplished through the implementation of the new irrigation system and the new reservoir,” Person said. These improvements will...
Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad introduced a bill to the Nebraska legislature that would lower student loan repayment obligations for attorneys who serve low earning clients in rural parts of the state. LB808 could provide public service attorneys working in communities with a population lower than 15,0000 with $6,000 a year in loan forgiveness, according to the Unicameral Update, the Nebraska Legislature’s official news source. The judiciary committee heard this bill on Feb. 21. Behind the proposal is a growing shortage of legal support in r...
Alterations By Micahla, owned by Micahla Beyer, located on Illinois Street in downtown Sidney, held a ribbon cutting Wednesday with members of the Chamber.... Full story
Former Sidney resident, Stephanie Mattoon, is a recent recipient of the 2013 TOYO Award which honors Ten Outstanding Young Omahans for their commitment to improving the community while maintaining successful professional careers. The award is sponsored by the Omaha Jaycees. Mattoon is a partner in the law firm of Baird Holm LLP, practicing in the Corporate Section. She served as President of the Board of Directors of the Joslyn Castle Trust, overseeing the transfer of ownership of the historic... Full story
Randy Brown is the voice of Sidney High School sports. When the Raiders score a touchdown or hit a three pointer, it is to his cadence. Brown's picturesque calls have earned him both praise and a large following. And he has been at it since 1982, when a friend in broadcasting asked him to help out on the air. The KSID personality grew up on a Sidney area farm. But he is well versed in Red Raiders sports, having participated in football, basketball and track in his high school days. 1. The high...
Shannon Gilbreath 1966 to 2014 Shannon Gilbreath, 47 of Casper, Wyo. and former Sidney resident, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Loveland, Colo. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sat., March 1st in the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Pastor Mark Zalesky officiating. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney at a later date. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday to sign Shannon's register book and drop off condolences for the... Full story
Roy E. Call 1946 to 2014 Roy E. Call, 67 of Sidney, passed away at his home Friday morning, February 21, 2014. Graveside Military Honors will be held at 2 p.m., Fri., Feb. 28th in the Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been chosen. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Roy's register book and drop off condolences for the family. Memorial contributions may be made in Roy's name to the DAV Chapter #40 Van Fund for Cheyenne County. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service... Full story
Ruth K. Mahaffey 1927 to 2014 Funeral services for Ruth K. Mahaffey, 86 of Blair, Neb. will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service at the church. Graveside services will be in the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church, Oaks Mission or the Ruth Oberndorfer scholarship fund. Ruth died on Feb. 24 in Omaha. Ruth K. Mahaffey was born on Dec. 8, 1927 in Potter to Arthur W. and Martha (Schwartz) Oberndorfer. She grew up in the Potter... Full story
Have you given much thought to collecting Social Security? The answer probably depends on how old you are — but whatever your age, you’ll want to consider the best way of incorporating Social Security benefits into your retirement income strategy. Of course, if you have several decades to go until you retire, you might be wondering if Social Security will even be there for you at all. The basic issue is that the Social Security system is experiencing a sharply declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio. In plain English, this means that fewer wor...
When Jake Johnson opened the second quarter by completing a three-point play for the Coyotes Tuesday night, it proved to be the beginning of an ill wind for Creek Valley. Second seeded Potter-Dix parlayed their sharpshooting touch of the second period into a 69-56 win over the third seed Storm the D1-12 sub-districts at Mitchell High School. The Coyotes (10-11) move on to the championship game at MHS on Thursday where they will meet No. 1 Hemingford (17-6) at 6:30 p.m. The Bobcats had little tro...
Trevor Harms looks for a way around Colin Brott.... Full story
The top seed Leyton Warriors earned a trip to the finals of the sub-district D2-11 tournament with a 56-37 victory over the Banner County Wildcats at Gering High School on Tuesday night. The Warriors will move on to play No. 2 Minatare. The Indians ended No. 3 Garden County's season 44-42 Tuesday night. The championship game will also be played at GHS with tip off scheduled for 7 p.m. Three players scored in double figures for the Warriors with Brennen Cruise leading the way. He knocked down 22...
Dylan Brenner soars in for a layup during Tuesday night's sub-district game.... Full story
Wed. Feb. 26 BOYS BASKETBALL Class 1A District 4 Playoffs @ Northeastern Junior College, Sterling No. 2 Peetz vs. No. 7 Pawnee 5:30 p.m. Thu. Feb 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL District B-6 @ WNCC, Scottsbluff No. 1 Sidney vs. No. 4 Alliance 5 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL Subdistrict D1-12 Championship No. 2 Potter-Dix vs. No. 1 Hemingford @ Mitchell High School 6:30 p.m. Subdistrict D2-11 Championship @ Gering High School No. 1 Leyton vs. No. 2 Minatare 7 p.m. Class 1A District 4 Second-Round Game @ NJC (Teams TBD) 8:30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 28 GIRLS BASKETBALL... Full story
