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Sidney resident Victor Wooley, was killed when a semi truck struck the back of a 1997 Dodge minivan near Julesburg, Colorado, Sunday morning. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, the accident happened Sunday at 1:28 am. The minivan, driven by Sophia Wooley, 26, of Sidney, was headed eastbound in a construction zone near the I80-I76 split west of Julesburg. The minivan was was stopped in a driving lane when it was struck by a 2005 Peterbuilt semi truck driven by Timothy Medicine Horn of Murdo, South Dakota. Sophia Wooley was taken to the...
Early voting is currently underway for the primary election, and will continue for another week before the May 10 election day. Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh said voter registration across the state is higher than it has been in previous years, and she is hoping for a better turnout in Cheyenne County as well. “In the past, 20 to 22 percent has kind of been the average,” said Fiegenschuh, who serves as election commissioner for the county. “It’s not very good, but it might pick up with the press that this election has receive...
Central Elementary School kindergartners took a trip on Tuesday to the Cheyenne County Sheriff's office in Sidney to learn how law enforcement protects the community from criminal activity. Sheriff John Jenson and several of his deputies led students on a tour through the office and introduced them to "Colonel," an eight-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd with the sheriff's K-9 unit. Pictured is Deputy Adam Frerichs and "Colonel" along with kindergartners from Shelby Lingbloom's class....
In Monday’s regular meeting, the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to discontinue the formation of an ambulance task force. Last month, the commissioners discussed a proposed ambulance task force that would perform a fiscal evaluation for services provided within the county. Currently, the county’s ambulance service is provided by Emergency Response Care (ERC), which is based in Sidney and under the operation of Regional West Medical Center (RWMC). The service is under a three-year rolling contract with the City of Sid...
When one passes by first grade teacher Kelly Leininger's classroom, it wouldn't be uncommon to hear the laughter of children throughout the day. For the past week, however, the din emanating from the room at South Elementary School in Sidney had a new sound added to the mix: the peeping of baby chicks. Throughout April, Leininger's class worked together on a project where they incubated more than three dozen eggs as part of lessons on life cycles. "We do ladybugs, tadpoles, butterflies, and...
Herbert "Herb" William Meis, 75, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016, at Grace Pointe, a continuing care facility in Greeley, Colorado, following his battle with cancer. Herb was born December 5, 1940, in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., to Elizabeth (Schmidt) and William Meis. He was the third son in a family of seven children. Herb grew up on a small farm on the outskirts of Weskan, Kan. One of his favorite childhood memories was riding his horse, Tut, with his friends. He also had some great memories of...
William Lee Hakonson died on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center from complications of advanced endocarditis. Bill was preceded in death by his father Albert, mother Lydia, brother Vernon Newberry, and beloved wife Mary Ann (nee Burger). He is survived by his brother Thomas Hakonson (Michal Wilson) of Daniel, Wyo.; and children Ann Jones (Kevin) of Cheyenne, Wyo., and son John Hakonson (Tricia Carlson) of Lexington. Grandpa Bill additionally had five grandchildren he de...
Victor A. Wooley, 35 of Sidney, passed away Sunday morning, May 1. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Victor’s care and Funeral arrangements....
Monday, May 9 Cheyenne County Art Guild Meeting meets the second Monday of each month at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1345 Linden (enter through west door). For more information, contact Jane Easterly, (308) 254-4052. … Thursday, May 12 Cancer survivor support group meets every SECOND Thursday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. … Tuesday, May 17 Ever thought of getting involved in the community and being a part of something important? Then pla...
All last week, I heard from coworkers and people around the community about the possible snow that was coming. Not being from this area, snow in late April or early May just sounds ridiculous to my southern ears. Still, I heeded the warnings and dusted off my winter coat. I had planned on working Saturday as that was the day the Sidney Regional Medical Center was set to hold their health fair at the Cheyenne County Community Center. And then Friday afternoon, I learned the health fair was cancel...
The loss of any of the five senses is especially distressing, and one of the most frightening for any individual is the loss of balance and equilibrium due to a vestibular disorder. The condition occurs when there's a disruption of the vestibular system that encompasses the inner ear and brain that controls eye movement and balance. When the vestibular organs are damaged from disease or injury, the brain can no longer rely on them for accurate information about equilibrium and motion, often...
Boys Results Shot Put 1, Logan Harris, Torrington, 57-6 1/2. 2, Jacob Heeren, Sidney, 54-2. 3, Jeff Burroughs, Southeast, 51-8 1/2. 4, Isaac De Los Santos, Scottsbluff, 50-9. 5, Isaias Mancias, Bridgeport, 49-3 1/2. 6, Tyler Hunt, Lingle-Ft. Laramie, 48-4. 7, Jacob Ernest, Leyton, 47-2 1/2. 8, Adam Von Lintel, Scottsbluff, 46-7 1/2. 9, Kyle Jeffres, Pine Bluffs, 46-2 1/2. 10, Wade Blue, Gering, 44-9. 11, Sam Sharpe, Burns, 41-11 1/2. Discus 1, Connor Wiggins, Bridgeport, 145-0. 2, Jacob Ernest,...
