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Paving on U.S. Highway 30 should be wrapped up this week, and along with it, the end of a trying construction season through downtown Sidney. All that's left for this season, says Bucl Simmons, a construction tech inspector with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, is a little finish work prior to shutting down for winter. The only paving remaining is the completion of shoulders on east Illinois between the railroad tracks and Link 17J. After that, Simmons said, the contractor will have a...
They walk along the highway, waving at passing cars, visiting about life, and learning about themselves and the country. Amanda Autry and Kolton Rackham left Tybee Island in Georgia May 1 with two things in mind: undertaking a journey of self discovery, and bringing attention to charities that help others. The self discovery takes place three feet at a time some days, as they push themselves across the U.S. on the way to Oregon's Don Davis Park, a journey of 2,918 miles. They used that mileage...
LINCOLN — Despite a state budget crunch and a push to lower property taxes, Nebraska lawmakers will likely face another debate over income taxes in next year’s session. Key lawmakers say they’re hopeful they can reach a compromise on a package and overcome the sharp divide that kept them from passing any major tax measures earlier this year. A proposal to reduce income tax rates and slow the growth of property taxes stalled this year after rural senators argued that it didn’t provide enough benefit to agricultural landowners. Some urban l...
LINCOLN (AP) — Nebraska regulators plan to announce their decision next week on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline route across the state. The Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce its ruling on Monday after spending months evaluating arguments for and against the long-delayed project. TransCanada’s proposed 1,179-mile crude oil pipeline has faced persistent opposition from environmental groups and some landowners. But the project has received needed approvals in the other states between Alberta, Canada, and Nebraska. Tra...
LINCOLN – Nebraska has joined the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, which is an agreement that recognizes the suspension of hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in states that are members of the compact. Any person whose license privileges or rights are suspended in any compact member state may also be suspended in all other member states. Nebraska became the 46th compact member state in 2017. Suspensions on or after Nov. 7, 2017 are subject to the compact. Nebraska’s participation in the compact offers the following benefits: -- It all...
Farmers across the county continue to harvest crops after getting off to a slow start. This farmer combines milo in near perfect harvest weather east of Sidney Monday....
Central Elementary School kindergartners test-drove new chairs and books at the school library recently. The new chairs and books were purchased with proceeds from two community efforts supporting the school. On Oct. 11, Dairy Queen supported the school by donating proceeds from the sales between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. to the school. Crossroads Cooperative Association then then offered to support the school in connection with International School Library Month. Crossroads Cooperative donated $1 for...
The flags were solemnly paraded to their rightful positions. School officials, veterans, guests and students stood in respect as the service Friday, Nov. 10, honoring military veterans commenced at Sidney Middle School. “The more we understand what veterans have done, the more we recognize their impact on our lives,” said Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik. He added that whether we recognize it or not, we are all connected to a veteran. He encouraged the community to honor vet...
COLUMBUS (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker says the state is struggling to offer mental health services as it moves from state-run regional centers to locally run operations. The state made the decision to switch from institution care to local programs more than a decade ago, The Columbus Telegram reported . While the state has saved money by closing regional centers, local programs haven’t received enough funding, said Sen. Paul Schumacher. That’s led to a “real deficiency” in mental health services, particularly in rural communities, Schumache...
Carole Kadie, 96 of Sidney, Nebraska died Sunday evening, November 12, 2017 at Sidney Care and Rehabilitation in Sidney. At her request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Her ashes will be scattered, with those of her husband, under the pine trees they grew and donated to Potomac Valley Country Club in Poolesville, Maryland. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com. Carole Kadie was born October 1, 1921 on her family’s dairy farm in rural Dunn County, W...
PEETZ -- At the semi-finals level of playoffs, a high level of competition is expected. Fans weren't disappointed Saturday as the Peetz Bulldogs battled the Kit Carson Wildcats for the right to the championship game. The teams couldn't have asked for a much better day with balmy temperatures and just enough wind to remind everyone they were on the Peetz plateau. The contest started with recognition of veterans present at the game as Saturday was Veterans Day. The game ball was delivered to the...
Several Sidney athletes were recognized as Western Conference All-Conference 2017-2018 athletes. In volleyball, Mattie Johnson, Payton Jung, and Natalie Radcliffe are all-conference with Katelyn Sylvester and Julia Evertson honorable mention. Johnson finished the season playing 86 sets, creted with 298 kills from 704 attempts, served 46 aces, credited with 86 total blocks, and 377 digs. Jung played in 85 sets, had 282 kills from 686 attempts, 33 ace serves, 33 total blocks and 262 digs....
In the MAC Conference, Potter-Dix has three all-conference volleyball players, Creek Valley has two an Leyton has three. Potter-Dix seniors Trinity Langley, Audrey Juelfs and Payge Hoffman are recognized this season. Leyton sophomore Madelyn Watchorn, junior Danielle Higgins and senior Taylor Borges (honorable mention) also made the list. Creek Valley seniors Payge Misegadis, Samantha Schmid, and Madison McFee (Honorable Mention) were also recognized for their season achievements. Langley has...
The Sidney Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball teams will be traveling to Hershey on Tuesday Nov. 21 to play in a Nebraska High School Hall of Fame Game. No passes will be accepted as all proceeds will go to the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame. The girls game will tip off at 5:30pm Central Time with the boys to follow directly after. The teams will be taking the new bus leaving at 2pm and Rod will be driving. The players will be dismissed after 6th period, load, and go....
