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The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission held a public meeting at its office on Illinois Street in Sidney on Tuesday to consider an application for a wastewater well in Western Nebraska. Terex Energy, a Colorado-based company, is asking permission to inject wastewater produced through hydraulic fracturing into a well 14 miles north of Mitchell. Residents, students and politicians attended the meeting to express their views on the proposed project. Due to space constraints, the meeting... Full story
While spring only officially began last week, the thoughts of many students have likely begun to shift to summer – if more in the sense of the vacation than the season. As the school year trudges away on its download slope toward freedom, senior high school students are making plans for the future. For those headed to college next year, Sidney High School provides them with a head start – the ability to earn college credits while still in high school. Through a couple of programs in con...
CHAPPELL – Patrick Ningen, the principal at Creek Valley High School, was named NSASSP Region V High School Principal of the Year. "The award was quite an honor," said Ningen, who took over as Creek Valley's principal in August 2009. "We have many excellent principals in Region V, and all of them are working hard to do the same things I try to do for my kids, school and community, and that is to create a safe and exceptional learning environment." The award is voted on by members of the r...
In honor of National Agriculture Week, students at North Elementary were able to participate in Skype lectures with a member of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Judi Roach's fourth-grade class spoke to Courtney Schaardt, Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Manager of Outreach Education. Schaardt discussed what Nebraska farmers and ranchers do on their operations as well as Nebraska crops and livestock.... Full story
High Plains Art Council was the recipient of January's Cheyenne County Chamber Dress Down Day funds for the Missoula Children's Theatre. An amount of $960.12 was raised in support of its recent presentation of The Wizard of Oz, featuring more than 50 local youth performers. Pictured, from left, are: Heather Hausmann, of the Cheyenne County Chamber; LaDonna Jung and Carrie Pilger, High Plains Art Council members; and Margaret Lienemann, of the Cheyenne County Chamber.... Full story
James Katos, 45 of Sidney, passed away Monday afternoon, March 23, 2015 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be appear along with a complete obituary when available. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the family at www.holechekfuneralhomes.com Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Katos family.... Full story
Carley Rene Ann Johnson, daughter of Lerick and Cheryl Johnson is engaged to marry Brandon Scott Mundt, son of Scott and Kim Mundt and Joni Small Garska. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Alliance High School. She earned a degree from Eastern Wyoming College as a Vet Tech; a degree from Liberal Arts Normandale and at Affa as a certified personal trainer. She is pursuing a Criminal Justice degree from Southeastern. She works as a clerk for BNSF Railway. The prospective groom is a 2007... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, March 9, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Kent Egging, age 51 of Gurley, appeared for entry of plea on a charge of DUI 2nd High Test, a class I misdemeanor. He indicated he’d retain an attorney. Entry of Plea continued to April 27. Antonio Sanchez, age 31 of Illif, Colo., appeared for a preliminary hearing on a charge of Terroristic Threatening and 3rd Degree Domestic Assault (prior conviction), both class IV felonies. The State filed a motion to dismiss the case due to... Full story
Ongoing Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Date of Lenten soup supper & Lenten worship service will be held on March 25. Lenten Soup Supper is at 5:30 p.m. Lenten worship service is at 6:30 p.m. Lifetree Café Meetings at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be on break until after Easter. Upcoming meetings will be posted as soon as that information is available. Cancer survivor support group meets every third 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. A... Full story
Several local pool players were recently recognized for winning the Fall Session of the American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball, 9-Ball and Masters Pool Leagues. Winning the Tuesday 8-Ball title was The Mighty Ducks from Linger Longer in Lodgepole. That team consisted of Amy Miller, James Bondegard, Lorie Rowley, Brandon Bondegard, Jason Buettenback, Terry Klinetobe, Marty Couch and Cheri Long. Top Gun and MVP awards went to Coleen Hodges, Gina Monacy and Jason Buettenback. The Sunday...
Here's a look back at more images from Saturday's kick off of the 2015 track and field season with the Chadron State College High School Indoor Meet....
