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A storm forecasted to hit Cheyenne County found its mark over the weekend. After more than three inches of rain fell on Saturday, causing some streets in Sidney and the county to flood, residents were greeted by 5 inches on snow on Sunday morning. John Hehnke, Sidney public services director and emergency manager, said there was some localized street flooding on Saturday morning. "Nothing too major," he said. "It was a lot of rain and we had areas of town that were covered in hail – and that t...
The Sidney Police Department is reminding motorists to "Click It or Ticket." As part of the national seat belt enforcement campaign, law enforcement agencies around the country will be stepping up enforcement May 18-31, just ahead of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. "Every day, unbuckled motorists are losing their lives in motor vehicle crashes," said Chief B.J. Wilkinson. "As we approach Memorial Day weekend and the summer vacation season, we want to make sure people are doing...
Dani McKay speaks at Leyton High School's graduation ceremonies on Saturday afternoon. She was one of six graduates in the Class of 2015 for the Warriors. Look for The Sun-Telegraph's graduation special section coming in Thursday's edition.... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 7.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.54 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has increased 4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.66 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were 91.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 19.3 cents per gallon h...
Jeff and Michele Housh of Hay Springs are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Brooke Nichole Housh, to Bryan William Schoening, son of Dan and Rose Schoening of Sidney. The bride graduated from Hay Springs High School in 2009 and Chadron State College in 2013 where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in May 2015. The groom graduated from Sidney High School... Full story
Geraldine M. Talich, 95 of Sidney, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center Extended Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 15, in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1 to 7 p.m. You may view Geraldine’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. A complete obituary will be published when available. G... Full story
Kathryn E. Schmidt, 93 of Sidney, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 10, 2015, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 14, in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Eric Alm officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church or the Star Legacy Foundation, 11305 Hawk High Court, Eden Prairie, MN... Full story
Week of May 10-13 Spring Revival at Calvary Baptist Church. 10th and Linden St., Sidney. Join us for old-fashioned music. Special music by Norman Frink. Sunday, May 10th through Wed., May 13th at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 A boating safety course will be held at Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus on Tuesday, May 12 from 6-9 p.m. The course covers everything from equipment requirements to safe boat operation and accident prevention. There is a fee. For more information, call (308) 289-0017 or email [email protected] W... Full story
We have now planted field peas on all of our dry land fields for a third time in our winter wheat, corn, field pea crop rotation. We have learned quite a bit over this time on growing field peas and what to expect and watch for as this rotation continues over time and I thought I would share some of what we have learned and a few things to watch for in field pea production. I had several calls earlier this year on how we approach fertilizing our winter wheat following our field pea crop. Field peas are a legume which produces nitrogen during...
As we begin to move into the summer outdoor season, the District is moving forward with plans and work to develop and maintain its recreation areas. The District owns or cares for four recreation areas, with each county currently holding at least one area. Each has a different offering for the outdoor enthusiast and all provide the opportunity for an outdoor experience unique to our area. Goldeneye and Goldenrod Wildlife Management Areas both lie in Deuel County. The District manages these areas under an agreement with the owner, the Nebraska...
Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Brad Fraass announced a change Monday for the Agriculture Risk Coverage-County program for barley in Cheyenne County. The Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs authorized the Nebraska FSA State Committee to determine Cheyenne County eligible for a separate calculation of revenues by irrigated and nonirrigated practice for purposes of calculating payments under the ARC-CO program. Prior to this change, blended yields and revenues would have been used to determine whether a loss occurred in Cheyenne...
An Equine Welfare Training short course planned for May 14 at Sidney has been postponed for lack of registrations. Organizers hope to reschedule the course, which is hosted by the Nebraska Horse Council and Nebraska Extension. The course is designed to prepare law enforcement personnel for conducting investigations concerning neglected and abused horses and laws pertaining to livestock abuse and neglect.... Full story
Less than a week before the District D-11 track meet, the Potter-Dix Coyotes proved to be in top form as they captured both the boys' and girls' competitions at the Cheyenne County Invite at Sidney High School on Friday. The Coyotes amassed 144 points in the boys' race to edge host Leyton with 114.5. Sidney and Creek Valley, which both split its squads between the Cheyenne County and the Bayard B-C-D, finished fourth and seventh, respectively. The Potter-Dix girls piled up 192 points in that...
BAYARD, Neb. – With the Sidney boys' track team trailing by five points entering the final event of Friday's annual Bayard B-C-D track meet, it was up to the 4x400 relay team to make up the difference. Though they had a slight baton bobble in one exchange, the Raiders' second-place finish in the 4x400 forged a tie for first with Mitchell at 107 points. Bridgeport – a Class C team – took the third spot with 91.5 points. The Sidney girls' team, meanwhile, needed no such late heroics to win their...
