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Cheyenne County is poised to update some language used in planning and zoning regulations, including replacing references to building permits with notices of intent to build. Planning and Zoning Commissioners met Monday to discuss the proposed changes. While the Commission makes recommendations, all action is ultimately up to the County Commissioners. Nan Mull, Planning Commission chairwoman, said because the county doesn’t have building regulations, it shouldn’t be issuing building permits. Currently, the county issues the permits on con...
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska State Patrol will be putting in extra hours on the road over the July 4th holiday in an effort to reduce the potential for serious injury and fatality crashes. Beginning, Friday and running through Sunday, troopers and communications specialists will put in overtime hours thanks in part to an $11,925 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety. “The 4th of July is a big travel holiday, meaning additional traffic on Nebraska roads,” said Col. Bradley Rice, superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “By making...
A local motorcycle group recently made a donation to Kyra's Kisses to help purchase toys for children staying at area hospitals. Kevin Kurth said the Junkyard Dogs started up in 2008 when Mullen Widdowson, an 8-year-old Chappell resident who has battling brain cancer, wanted to go for a ride on a motorcycle. "So 100 guys showed up and took him out," Kurth said. The next year, Widdowson lost his fight. At his funeral, more than 150 motorcyclists joined the procession. "Since then, everyone just...
Premier Home Mortgage holds its ribbon cutting in Sidney on Monday afternoon. The new company, is located at 1108 10th Ave. Natalie Jobman, pictured in center with the scissors, will run the business.... Full story
After being a part of the Sidney community for nearly three decades, the Cabela's retail marketing manager Connie Carrillo is bidding farewell to the area. Originally from Bridgeport, Neb., Carrillo came to Sidney once her parents moved to the area. She began working at the old downtown Cabela's retail store before her 10 years as marketing manager. "I have been in retail for 29 years and I kind of just fell into this position, and now there's one of me in every store," Carrillo said. "I've...
All city of Sidney departments will be closed on Friday and Saturday this week, including the landfill and the library, in remembrance of Independence Day. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Thursday’s trash on Wednesday and Friday’s trash on Thursday. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running either day. Meanwhile, the Sidney fireworks display will start at dusk on Friday. The lighting will take place off of Fort Sidney Road. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph will not publish Friday and the offices will be clo... Full story
World War II veteran Dean Hecker received Military Honors at the Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday morning. The Patriot Guard Riders also participated in Hecker's funeral procession from St. Patrick's Catholic Church.... Full story
Larry Wayne Rahe, 81 of Chappell, passed away on June 27 at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, with family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2015 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell with Pastor Gary Rahe officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in the Holechek Funeral Home in Chappell. Memorials have been established to the American Diabetes Association. You can view the online obi... Full story
Gladys Lucille Berry, 88, passed away peacefully Friday evening, June 26, 2015 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at All Souls Catholic Church at Bridgeport with Father David Rykwalder officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Broadwater. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 30 at the Church. Friends may call at the Church, Tuesday from 5 p.m. until the Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials have been established for... Full story
Mr. Earl Van Cape, 81, longtime Bartlesville/Dewey, Okla. area and former Dalton resident, died on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Jane Phillips Medical Center. Memorial graveside services will be held at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2015 in the Dalton Cemetery in Dalton, with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Memorials have been established to the Earl Cape Memorial Fund, c/o Dewey FFA Club, One Bulldogger Road, Dewey, OK 74029 You may post condolences online at www.... Full story
Dalton Prairie Sooner Museum open Saturday and Sundays from 1-4 p.m., for the rest of the summer. July 2-5 A 4th of July celebration will be held in Oshkosh from Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5. There will be a beer garden and live music. Sunday, July 5 Light Memorial Presbyterian Church will be holding a Patriotic Service on Sunday, July 5th at 10 a.m. at the Church (1345 Linden Ave. in Sidney). Come decked out in your Red, White & Blue. All are welcome. Tuesday, July 7 A Parkinson’s support group for the Western Nebraska area meets on... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Monday, June 29, 2015, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Devon Holder, age 27 of Sidney, appeared for sentencing on a charge of child abuse, a class IIIA felony. He received 24-48 months at the Department of Corrections. The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Eric Shultz, age 25 and is homeless, appeared for presentment on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a class IV felony. A preliminary... Full story
Top finishers for the Sidney Stingrays Girls 8&U 25 Meter Free 3. Reagan Nesbitt, 27.31 Girls 8&U 50 Meter Free 5. Reagan Nesbitt, 1:06.85 6. Kenzie Shoemaker, 1:30.94 Girls 8&U 200 Meter Free 1. Kayla Westby, 4:04.77 Girls 8&U 25 Meter Back 4. Katelyn Davis, 36.82 6. Reagan Nesbitt, 38.72 Girls 8&U 25 Meter Breast 1. Kayla Westby, 26.75 Girls 8&U 25 Meter Fly 1. Kayla Westby, 29.37 4. Katelyn Davis, 37.81 6. Kenzie Shoemaker, 1:02.58 Girls 8&U 200 Meter IM 1. Kayla Westby, 4:29.98 Girls 9-10...
CHADRON, Neb. – Derek Robb of Sidney was among the weight class winners at the Chadron State College Wrestling Camp last week. He defeated Tyler Gray of Elk Grove, Calif., 7-3, for the 152-pound championship. Robb was undefeated as a freshman this past season while winning the Class B 138-pound championship at the Nebraska State Tournament. Gray will be a senior this fall. He was a 2015 California State Tournament qualifier. Nine other Sidney wrestlers also attended the camp. They were: Tristan...
At Hillside Golf Course in Sidney, June 22 Boys 4th & 5th (6 holes) 1. Toby Dinges – 36 1. Ethan Konz – 36 2. Connor Mohr – 37 2. Cael Peters – 37 Girls 4th & 5th (6 holes) 1. Reese Ribera – 45 2. Emily LaSure – 50 Boys 6th & 7th (9 holes) 1. Crayten Cyza – 51 2. Joey Konz – 57 3. Beau Wamsley – 58 Girls 6th & 7th (9 holes) 1. Emily Krzyzanowski – 58 2. Payton Wise – 59 3. Hailey Dinges – 65 Boys 8th & 9th (9 holes) 1. Trevor Berry – 48 2. Zac Thorson – 58 Girls 8th & 9th (9 holes) 1. Ali Boswell – 64 2. Mykenzie Musfelt – 73 3. Harley Hilter... Full story
