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The KSB board met yesterday at Grandma Jo's and discussed past and upcoming projects and expenses. One of their goals was to clean up the Welcome to Sidney sign east of town by highway 30. The board discussed getting some new trees to plant near the sign but decided on native grasses instead, because they're heartier and they look better in the winter. They also planned to pick up any litter around the sign. "That's what Keep Sidney Beautiful is about," said executive director, Cheryl Jones.... Full story
More road construction started in the Sidney area last week. The state's Sidney West project opened on Highway 30 at the west edge of Sidney and extends eight miles west. The project will begin with repair of the concrete pavement underneath the road and will end with replacement of the asphalt on top. The Nebraska department of roads is hoping to complete the project by sometime this fall, said Maryanne Jacobs, project manager with the Nebraska Department of Roads. This project will be an inconvenience to the 1,400 vehicles per day which...
The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department is investigating numerous vehicle break-ins in Sidney. "We started getting complaints this week," said Sheriff John Jenson. The sheriff's office has received more complaints from the south side of town, but says that the break ins could potentially happen anywhere. The sheriff advises that the citizens of Sidney lock their cars. Anyone who keeps valuables in their vehicle should bring them inside, he said. Most of the break-ins occurred late at night, according to Jenson's department. If you hear... Full story
The rumble of thunder, lighting flashing across the sky--what started as a beautiful day on the plains now has the potential of becoming a major storm. Rain begins to fall, followed shortly by chunks of hail. Roof drains, street gutters and surrounding hills are gushing with water. The torrent begins to surge to the center of town with such speeds and force that it could sweep adults off their feet. The 10th avenue viaduct is underwater and closed; Lodgepole Creek is full of water. It's a scenario city engineers and elected officials consider...
Mark Allen Adams, age 26, of Haxtun, Colorado, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Holyoke, Colorado. Mark was born August 13, 1986 to Robert and Karen (Mather) Adams in Sterling, Colorado. Mark was raised in Peetz, Colorado along with brothers Jonathan and Matthew. He graduated from Peetz high school and went on to Goodland, Kansas to get his degree in Diesel technology from Northwest Kansas Tech. After a five year courtship, Mark married Alana (Scheid) Adams and they were blessed with two children Hailey and Lindsey. Mark worked at Case IH... Full story