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Articles from the August 2, 2013 edition


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  • A magic transformation

    Caitlin Sievers|Aug 2, 2013

    For Ray Thompson, hypnotism isn't just a gimmick, it's a way to change bad habits. Thompson, of West Des Moines, Iowa will perform his hypnotism show at the Cheyenne County Fair grounds at 7 p.m. at the grandstands. He of course hopes to entertain the crowd, to make people laugh. But Thompson isn't just a sideshow, he has a clinical background in hypnotism. "I started using it as a mental health therapist in 1974," Thompson reported. He originally intended to become a clinical psychologist. But...

  • Man arrested on stolen vehicle charges

    Floyd Brandt|Aug 2, 2013

    Casey Diedrich was arrested on July 30 by Sidney police for the alleged theft of an automobile form 1900 Ash St. Police received a report of the missing 2000 Kia Sportage from its owner, Linda Dickey. When Officer Curtis Hofrock arrived, Dickey informed him that two female neighbors watched Diedrich enter her apartment and run back out. According to police reports, the witnesses informed Officer Hofrock that Diedrich waited for them to re-enter the building. They added that they did not see him take the vehicle. One of the witnesses also...