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Sidney's 2013-14 budget is so dense, the City Council had to first weigh when to discuss the matter before turning to the actual details. At the council's May 27 meeting City Manager Gary Person said that this budget is going to have “a lot of pretty major projects already incorporated into it. Some carry over from this year, then those major projects we have to plan for. In addition to that, if there are things you want to see accomplished that will affect the budget we should identify those early on before our staff put their respective p... Full story
On Saturday June 1, the Nebraska Antique Farming Association will take part in the 100-year celebration of the nations first coast-to-coast highway. Starting in Pine Bluffs, Wyo. they will follow the Lincoln Highway to Missouri Valley, Iowa traveling through Sidney on Saturday and stopping for the night. The tractor’s trek will start at 7 a.m. in Pine Bluffs and make its way to Sidney by 6 p.m. With a police escort through downtown Sidney, the tractors will make their way to Cabela’s then to the Tourism office's log cabin. Here the public is... Full story
LINCOLN -- A legislative committee would be formed to study the tax system in Nebraska under a resolution advanced by lawmakers Thursday. LR155, introduced by Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha, would create the Tax Modernization Committee to examine the state’s tax structure and submit recommendations to the governor and the Executive Board of the Legislature by December of this year. Chambers said the committee would look at sales, income, property and other taxes and solicit input from the public to determine the best tax structure for the state....
By Christine Scalora and Joseph Moore, Nebraska News Service LINCOLN - Disabled veterans would get a preference on state contracts under a bill state senators advanced Thursday. Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont introduced the bill. As amended, it would give resident disabled veterans a preference for bids on state contracts, if all other factors were equal. Helping Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans establish their own businesses is one of the best ways to reduce the unacceptably high unemployment rate of that group, Janssen said. The 2011...
4th Quarter Honor Roll STRAIGHT A (GRADE 12) – Lauren Gull, Taylor Kaus, Madison Malzahn, McKenzie Rosdail, Karissa Segelke, Mikala Sweetser, Madison Verhulst, Jessic Wheelock (GRADE 11) – Casey Baldwin, Blake Bayne, LaNaya Gutierrez, Brendan Holly, Karlie Jones, Karson Langley, Abbi Porter, Calder Rosdail, Lucas Rosenbaum, Cody Rowley (GRADE 10) – Alli Ehler, Michaela Flick, Raine Gartner, Hayden Lienemann, Manjesh Mogallapalli, Andrew Myers, Theda Parker, Vanessa Riley, Savanna Rosenbaum, Ashley Stafford, Madisen Stafford, Sara VonSe... Full story
Two Big Springs’ dogs recent "walk about" nearly ended in disaster. The dogs were reunited with their family after four days thanks to caring neighbors, Sam and Doug Rose and Wheat Belt Oshkosh area foreman, Kevin Coss. Late Thursday afternoon, a concerned neighbor and Wheat Belt customer contacted the Wheat Belt office. Sam Rose noticed two dogs in the Big Springs Substation while farming nearby. The substations are locked and highly protected. Knowing that they wouldn't last long without water, and unable to release the dogs, he took the t...
Two national "sports" stories caught my attention this past week. The first was news that 10 members of Congress have urged the Washington Redskins to change their name. The second was a minor Internet and national news-dust up taking offense at Mets broadcaster Ketih Hernandez referring to a broken bat by the common cliche, "dead soldier" - on Memorial Day no less. In a letter to Redskins owner Daniel Snyder members of the Congressional Native American Caucus stated, "Native Americans thoughout... Full story
Ari Steeples of the James Cristy Cole Circus feeds a trained bear during a stop at the Sonny’s parking lot. The pre-circus promotional event drew dozens of young children for a close up look at the animal.... Full story
Benny Hochman, 89 of Sidney, Nebraska passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, May 29, 2013 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the First United Methodist Church in Sidney with the Rev. Thomas Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Holechek Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00P.M. In lieu flow... Full story
