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Cabela's executives met with analysts and investors Wednesday morning to discuss progress made over the past year and plans for future. The gathering was held three weeks after the retailer released its 2014 fourth quarter financial results, which showed total revenue increased 7.2 percent to $1.3 billion. Cabela's Chief Financial Officer Ralph Castner said the key to growth for the company is retail expansion. "Fifteen years ago, we had eight stores," he said. "It's pretty impressive that we...
Kelsi Miller was sworn in last week as a Court Appointed Special Advocate – or CASA – and will be paired with Cheyenne County children who have been abused or neglected. She was sworn in by Cheyenne County Judge Randin Roland. Miller's training includes topics such as child abuse, domestic violence, the court system and working with a variety of entities. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge and follow through on a case until it has been resolved. The CASA volunteer makes a commitment to...
Matt Whipkey is a critically acclaimed singer songwriter, guitarist and bandleader from Omaha. He is also the recipient of the Omaha Arts and Entertainment Awards for artists and album of the year in 2013 and will be performing at the Sidney Fine Arts Center on Saturday. His new album "Underwater," tells the stories of the people who have come in and out of his life during his early 30s. He sings about how these people live among us, challenge us, elate us and let us down in our daily lives,...
Peetz School sixth-grader Gus Cowan of Sidney spelled his way through the Northeast Colorado Spelling Bee this week in Brush, Colo., placing sixth overall. Cowan competed against about 150 students from 15 different northeast Colorado school districts in a written spelling test before qualifying along with 31 other spellers to the verbal round. "It's really impressive that he's only in sixth grade and beat out seventh- and eight-graders," said Peetz Language Arts teacher Virginia Splichal. "We... Full story
James L. Schilling Staff Sergeant U.S. Army 1964-1966 1974-1995 EDITOR'S NOTE: Veteran's History Project author Larry Nelson is taking a few weeks off. During that time, we'll re-run previously published features about local veterans. The following story about James L. Schilling first appeared in the Sun-Telegraph on May 26, 2012. Jim Schilling knew he was going to be drafted in early 1964. In Sidney, he prepared for it by putting his car in storage, leaving his job, saying goodbye, and steeling...
Mary Ann Baack, 86, a long time Sidney resident, passed away in Overland Park, Kan., Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, 2015. Cremation has been held. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, March 9, in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. No formal visitation is planned at this time. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Mary Ann's register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends and family are invited to send their... Full story
Mike Brauer, 60 of Gurley, passed away at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Mike’s wish was for cremation to be held. Private family services will take place with private inurnment at a later date. A Celebration of Mike’s Life will be at 6 p.m., Friday evening, March 6 at the Gurley Community Hall. All are welcomed to attend and share stories and support Mike’s family. A complete obituary will be published when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mike’s care and fun... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Regional West Weight Loss Options will host free bariatric surgery seminars in both Scottsbluff and Alliance. Losing weight comes with multiple benefits, including reducing the risk of Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and back and joint pain. Jeffrey Holloway, M.D. will present in Scottsbluff on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Regional West Medical Center’s Scotts Bluff I meeting room. Jason LaTowsky, M.D. will present in Alliance on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Box...
Applications are now being sought for the 2015 Buckley Trust Scholarship, which will award six, $2,000 scholarships. The grants are available to Creek Valley Senior High School graduating seniors who will pursue additional educational training that in turn will benefit the economic development of the community. The trustees emphasized first of all, the importance of young people getting involved and volunteering towards the betterment of the community, which Tom Buckley loved most, and second that educational opportunities be provided to...
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Regional West Community Health in partnership with the Scotts Bluff County Health Department will give away free colon cancer screening kits during March. Fecal Occult Blood Test are available free of charge to Scotts Bluff County residents ages 50-75 and persons with a close relative that has had colon cancer. This early detection may prevent polyps from becoming cancerous and may jumpstart early treatment, when it is most effective. “One in 20 people will be diagnosed with co...
Ongoing Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Dates of Lenten soup suppers & Lenten worship services are March 4, 11, 18 and 25 Lenten Soup suppers are every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Lenten worship services are every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great Topics and food. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. A Parkinson’s support group the for Western Nebraska area meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Chu... Full story
If the Federal Reserve (Fed) raises short-term interest rates this year, as many financial professionals predict, what will it mean to you? As a consumer, you might experience the “ripple” effects if long-term interest rates eventually follow suit, affecting mortgages and other loans. But as an investor, you might quickly feel the impact of a move by the Fed — especially if you own bonds. In fact, the value of your existing bonds might drop noticeably if interest rates were to rise. That’s because no one will give you full price for your lo...
Sidney High School graduate and Missouri S&T freshman Lucas Rosenbaum cleared 15-6 1/4 in the pole vault to win the title at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Championship last Saturday at the University of Indianapolis. Rosenbaum, a three-sport standout at Sidney, graduated in 2014 after setting the school record in the pole vault at 14-3. A multiple qualifier for the NSAA State Track and Field Championships, Rosenbaum finished third last year. As a result of his pole vault championship, Rosenbaum was named the GLVC “Freshman of the Y... Full story
The Sidney Red Raiders have qualified for the 2015 Class B NSAA Boys' State Basketball Championships. While the Raiders and their fans were on pins and needles for a little more than 24 hours after an early exit from the Class B-6 District Tournament on Monday night, Sidney's inclusion as a wild-card into the eight-team tournament became official Tuesday night. Needing a win by either Beatrice or Gretna to qualify, Sidney got both. "The first thing is, I want to take some time to enjoy it and I...
Practice for springs sports started on Monday across the state. At Creek Valley High School on Tuesday, track and field practice was held in the gymnasium.... Full story
