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Steve "Snorkel" From's rodeo adventures have taken him all over the world and to performances throughout the west. But soon he'll be ready to give up bull fighting and comedy to focus on farming in his hometown of Lodgepole. The 52-year-old, who served as clown at the Cheyenne County Fair Rodeo has been a part of the rodeo scene as a rider and comic for the past 26 years. He explains his transition into the career simply. "I was in Australia riding bulls and I was broke," From said. "I turned... Full story
Seatbelts save lives and everyone knows it, yet people still suffer when they fail to buckle up. Deaths in motor vehicle accidents are up this year, according to Bob Grant, highway safety manager at the Nebraska Department of Roads. There have been 122 fatalities on Nebraska roads this year. At this time last year, there had been 110. Although around 80 percent of drivers obey the safety law, well over half of those who die in auto accidents aren't wearing seatbelts, Grant said. For instance, in June 22 people died in vehicle accidents on state... Full story
The Cheyenne County Fair is one of the largest summertime gatherings in Sidney. On some nights thousands will converge on the grounds for rodeos, concerts, food and carnival rides. Crowds also create a need for additional law enforcement. County Sheriff John Jensen reports that crime is down this year, compared to past fairs, though he and his deputies have encountered the usual minor violations. Daytime events are smaller and more family oriented. The rodeo crowd was also relatively quiet before and after the events. But, Jensen assured, deput...
