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Gubernatorial candidate Bryan Slone thinks his experience with tax reform and passion for small town Nebraska make him stand out from the crowd of Republican candidates hoping to succeed current Gov. Dave Heineman. "We need fundamental tax reform," Slone said. "I have the background and experience to make that happen." Slone decided to run because knows that his constituents are most concerned about tax reform. Slone worked in the Reagan administration for two years, laboring to draft Reagan's...
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library hosted a birthday bash on Monday in honor of Dr. Seuss. Close to 200 local children took part, enjoying crafts, games and snacks (with green candy in place of green eggs). Dr. Seuss published more than 40 children's books in his life. Here, Kreyton Palmer checks out the hat making station....
Lillian Disbrow 1918 to 2014 Lillian Disbrow, 96 of Sidney, died Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2014 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Extended Care. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Fri., March 7, 2014 in the Salem Lutheran Church in Gurley with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery west of Gurley. Memorials have been established to the Salem Lutheran Church. Friends may call from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs. at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 4, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Donald London, age 41 of Pierre, SD appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Attempted Possession of Hash and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. Both are class I misdemeanors. He pled guilty and received 3 days in jail plus a $2,000 fine and court costs. Seth Shriver, age 21 of Ft Dodge, Iowa appeared for presentment on a charge of Possession of Hash with Intent, Possession of Marijuana with Intent, Possession of Marijuana more... Full story
Why would anyone wish to bury themselves—figuratively—in the wilds of western Nebraska? People residing in more sophisticated climes toss around names like Canali, Rocky Patel and Astin Martin. They speak of commuting times and cocktails at happy hour. They attach the same importance to area codes we do to the coveted 39 or 21 license plates. In urban areas they debate such options as Punjabi, Neapolitan or New American for dinner. We savor Bud Light and toss verbal accusations over the choice of Ford over Chevy to haul us there. So why rel...
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a clinical condition characterized by excessive fatigue and body pain. It is often preceded by a viral illness and is associated with symptoms like muscle aches and pains, joint pains, difficulty sleeping and at times, depression. CFS symptoms last 6 months or longer and typically have a distinct period of onset, often during periods of additional stress. The symptoms are unpredictable and can vary from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Depending on its severity, this condition has the potential to alter...
Rarely are two teams so evenly matched as Sidney and Scottsbluff. If they played the game a 1,000 times each team just might win 500 of them. As it was the Bearcats erased a 9-point fourth-quarter deficit to down the Red Raiders 57-50 at Western Nebraska Community College's Cougar Palace in a semifinal game of the 2014 District B6 Boys Basketball Tournament Monday. And so, for the season, the teams split their four games. As expected of this pair, the contest was tight throughout--with a few...
Andru Kuxhausen of Scottsbluff tries to get past the defense of Raiders' Cutter O'Connell and Cody Frerichs.... Full story
Peetz junior quarterback and defensive back Bradey Holtz was selected to the All State 6-Man Football team by the Colorado High School Activities Association. "I had no idea I was even being considered," Holtz said. "It's a nice accomplishment that says something about our team. I think it means that we have something to really look forward to again next year." Peetz was a playoff team last year after finishing the season with a 6-4 mark. Offensively, Holtz led the Bulldogs in touchdowns scored...
Sidney's Nick Castner boxes out Scottsbluff's 6-8 freshman Walker.... Full story
The Friends of the Sidney Public Library hosted a birthday bash on Monday in honor of Dr. Seuss. Close to 200 local children took part, enjoying crafts, games and snacks (with green candy in place of green eggs). Dr. Seuss published more than 40 children's books in his life. Kennedy Foote puts on her best Horton face, with some help from Jo Houser and Julie Stokes.... Full story
