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On July 7, 41 year old Draven Watson of Hudson, North Carolina was charged with second degree assault and disturbing the peace for a fight that took place in the Sidney McDonald's parking lot. Around 3 a.m., Sidney Police Officer Scott Tobler witnessed two men fighting near a Semi truck with its lights on in the lot. He observed a younger male he later identified as Tory Stacy punching an older male, later identified as Draven Watson, to the ground. Tobler then witnessed Watson get up and hit Stacy on the side of the head, according to the arre... Full story
There's more than one reason to scurry from a nearby skunk. At Tuesday's city council meeting, Sidney Mayor Wendall Gaston announced reports of rabies in towns close to Sidney. Communities in northern Colorado have discovered the disease in their feral cat and skunk populations, Gaston said. With the number of people and animals that travel between Sidney and Sterling, Colo., the mayor expressed concern the issue could spread. No cases have been confirmed so far in Cheyenne or any of the... Full story
John Hehnke knows what to do in case of disaster. Sidney's Emergency Manager and Public Services Director is prepared for flooding—rain sometimes falls—tornadic storms and even chemical spills. When a problem arises, he takes charge of the situation. “We use an emergency plan almost every day for something,” Hehnke said. Major issues are covered by the Local Emergency Operation Plan, a guide approved by the state every five years and implemented at the county and city level. Representatives from government, healthcare, first responders and oth...
In 1812 the United States of America declared war against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The War of 1812 would end in victory for the United States and the withdrawal of British troops from American soil and its Pacific waters. America had flexed its fledgling muscles and convinced the British and the world that it was a force to be reckoned with and that its declared independence was not to be taken lightly. Prior to this declaration of war and in preparation for the...