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Students gathered at West Elementary Wednesday to be awed by the magical performance of Keith West and Miss Kitty the library lady. West, a magian and illusionist, said he first started practicing to be a magician at age ten. By age 12 he said he was already making money performing for audiences. West continued his pursuit and perfection of his craft by working his way through college, performing shows West calls Des Moines, Iowa home, but spends most of his time traveling, putting on...
As July approaches, the celebration of America’s Independence comes to the forefront of many people’s thoughts. A long weekend of activity - including fishing and other water activities, picnics and fireworks shows are on tap. Not all fireworks shows are the aerial spectaculars reminding us of the battle for independence. Most are small, personal shows with bangs and pops purchased from local fireworks stands. With those activities, officials are releasing tips for safety, as well as res...
Ryah Challburg keeps herself busy at the computers Tuesday, while her brother and sister enjoy participating in the summer reading program at the Sidney Public Library....
CHAPPELL (AP) — A Deuel County sheriff’s deputy who lost his family health insurance after he was shot four times while serving arrest warrants will get $1,500 from the county. Mike Hutchinson said Tuesday that he’ll use the one-time stipend to buy coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Hutchinson was injured Dec. 3 while trying to arrest a suspect in Big Springs. The suspect was subsequently killed by another officer. Hutchinson left a hospital Feb. 22 and has been recovering since. But he lost his group plan coverage May 31. The Nebra...
Bats ringing loudly, Sidney's Post #17 Juniors have been coming into their own this week, demonstrating the potential Coach Ray Witt has known was there all along. "We've been telling them they could play like this all year," Witt said following Sidney's 10-4 win over Scottsbluff's Westco. "Now things are coming around and they can see it." Sidney overwhelmed Hershland 23-0 in three innings on the road Tuesday, with pitcher Logan Sircy posting a no-hitter. Witt said one of the impressive...