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Sidney has a new hospital--on paper, at least. The Sidney Regional Medical Center's Board of Directors approved architectural plans and forwarded requests for proposal to five contractors, putting a face for the first time to an idea that has been deliberated for almost five years. Reality will have to wait until June of 2016, when SRMC's chief executive, Jason Petik, expects the new 122,000 square foot facility's doors will open. The new structure will include a 25 bed critical access... Full story
In Cheyenne County Court on July 8, Jethro Harris faced sentencing for his fourth driving under the influence of alcohol offense. Judge Randin Roland granted Harris probation for 24 months, under the condition that Harris submit to drug and alcohol evaluations and counseling. As part of the sentence, he cannot visit any place where alcohol is consumed. He is not allowed to have alcohol in his home and will be submitted to random tests and searches. Harris a dishwasher at a local restaurant told Judge Roland that he has applied to a school in th...
A high speed chase from Sidney to Chappell ended with the driver in protective custody after he was finally stopped by spike strips deployed on Interstate 80. Doug Freude, 50, of Pueblo, Colo. led State Troopers in a pursuit along the Interstate June 26 after allegedly driving recklessly through multiple parking lots in Sidney and reportedly informing bystanders that people were trying to kill him. "He endangered a lot of peoples' lives," said Deputy Cheyenne County Attorney, Jonathon Stellar. The incident began when Nebraska State Trooper Jay... Full story
School Board members last night voted overwhelmingly in favor of holding a special election on a bond issue to fund construction of a new elementary school. The ballot is scheduled for Sept. 10, with notice of election to be published 40 days prior. Total cost of the new school is set at $15,850,000. If passed by voters, the facility will be built on land donated by Cabela’s, on the east side of town adjacent to Fort Sidney Road near WNCC. The need for updating the elementary structures in Sidney is a high priority for the school board. With o... Full story
Word began to spread on Monday that tax revenues for the state exceeded expectations. Today, Nebraska Tax Commissioner Doug Ewald confirmed that state coffers benefitted from revenues almost eight percent higher than earlier official estimates, totaling more than $4 billion for the fiscal year. The amount ensured that cash reserves peaked at $679 million, making for the largest rainy day fund in Nebraska's history. Granted, the state has hardly been struggling. But the numbers come as a welcome surprise. Responding to the report, Gov. Dave... Full story
Our way of life in agriculture across the breadbasket of America is being threatened by special interest groups who disagree with how we conduct our business. These special interest groups disagree with how we produce the food which feeds the world. Our image as stewards of the land and livestock is being tainted and it’s important we start telling our side of the story. These special interest groups are well organized and well funded. Their sole intention is to dictate policy so the food we produce conforms to their standards. These groups d... Full story
Charlotte A. Booth, age 88 of Sidney, NE and lifelong resident of Cheyenne County, passed away at the Golden Living Center in Sidney Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, July 10th in the First Christian Church with Pastor Mark Zalesky officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Charlotte’s name to the donor’s choice. You... Full story
Patricia "Pat" Brogan, 88, of Aurora, Colo., and formerly of Keystone, Nebr., died Thursday, June 20, 2013 in her home. Pat was born December 4, 1924, in North Platte, Nebr., the daughter of Michael and Genevieve (Backes) Murray. She was raised in Cheyenne, Wyo. and attended St. Mary's High School for three years. Pat transferred to St. Patricks High School in Sidney, graduating in May 1942. She met Bernard Brogan in Sidney and they were married on Shoemaker Naval Base in California in 1945 befo... Full story
Elmer Gabel, age 88 of Sidney, NE passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 9th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-7: 00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in Elmer’s name to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. You may view Elmer’s Book of Memories, leave condo... Full story
Bonita Ellen (Runge) Cizek was born April 26, 1928 on the family farm West of Sidney, NE. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Bismark and Josephine Ellen (Sager) Runge. Bonnie had 8 older brothers: George, Walter, Ralph, Francis, Lester, Vernon, Clifford, and Glen; and one older sister, Doris. Her brother Glen joked with her that she was expensive – because the doctor’s bill for her delivery was the astronomical sum of $25.00. Her nine siblings provided Bonnie with a total of 9 nieces: J... Full story
Bud Rankin, 81 of Lodgepole, Nebraska passed away Sunday evening, July 7, 2013 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday July 11, 2013 in the United Methodist Church in Lodgepole with Pastors Ezekiel Koech and Leonard Suhr officiating. Military graveside services will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery north of Lodgepole. Memorials have not yet been established. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00... Full story
