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Through SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) filings and a combined press release, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops announced the companies' merger was completed Monday, with Bass Pro acquiring the locally-born outdoor retailer for approximately $5 billion. While specifics on the operation of some portions of Cabela's Sidney operations weren't made available, the announcement and information provided by the company said that operations will continue while promoting both the Bass Pro Shops and...
The Kindness Bus stopped in Sidney Thursday. It was an accident that caused the bus to break down at Sidney's Walmart, but for one day Sidney residents were witness to more than 450 quotes and messages of kindness painted along the blue bus's front, sides and back. For more than 10 years, Bob Votruba, One Million Acts of Kindness founder, and his dog Bogart, a Boston terrier, have been traveling the country to spread a message of performing kind acts. He was inspired to act following the 2007...
As attendees continued to roll in Saturday morning, local organizers were already counting the Nebraska Fur Harvesters Convention a success. "I've been trying to get it here for a long time," said Nate Morgan as he watched new arrivals. Professionals, hobbiests, and the curious made their way around the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday to see the latest tools, techniques, and products for and from the industry. For Morgan, it was a chance to show the unitiated what trapping is...
William D. Rogers, "Bill," of Omaha passed away on Tuesday, September 20th, with his family by his side. Bill was born on October 8, 1930 in Clyde, Kansas to Kenneth and Dena Rogers. He graduated from high school in Lewellen, Nebraska and attended Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. For three years, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea and returned to graduate from Kearney State College with a BA and an MA, both in Education. Bill married the love of his life, Beryl Botts, in 1955. Bill...
Viola Mary Sterling, age 91, of Sidney, NE died on September 19, 2017 at the Hillcrest Cottages, Omaha, NE under hospice care. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service is in charge of Viola's care and funeral arrangements. There will be no public viewing, friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-5:00 P.M. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 29th. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30th. Both services will be in the St. Patrick's Catholic...
Thomas F. "Tom" Bagnell, Jr., 78, of North Platte, passed away September 22, 2017 at Great Plains Health. He was born September 28, 1938 to Thomas F. and Virginia (Oliver) Bagnell, Sr. at Everett, Massachusetts. He graduated from Everett High School. Tom briefly served in the United State Navy, then served in the United States Air Force until being honorable discharged in 1962. While in the Air Force he was stationed in Topeka, KS. On November 1, 1959, Tom was united in marriage to Janice...
Steve Darr, 63 of Sidney, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 28, 2017 in the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney with Brenda Tophoj, P.M.A. officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home with lunch served after. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the family. You can view the online obituary and share condolences with the...
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts announced his appointment of Andrea D. Miller to the District Court of the 12th Judicial District Court of Nebraska on Friday. Miller, 37, is an attorney at Simmons Olsen Law Firm in Scottsbluff. In her 11 years of practicing law in Nebraska, she has also served as a law clerk in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Nebraska Attorney General's Office. Additionally, Miller has participated in and graduated from Leadership Scotts Bluff and the Nebraska State Bar A...
Sidney went into the weekend strong, off triangular wins against Gering and Kimball Thursday in the Cabela's Athletic Facility. It appeared Gering might trip up Sidney's hopes early, taking a 25-15 first set win over their hosts. Sidney bounced back to a 25-19 second set win, setting up the battle royale. Neither team took an insurmountable lead in that final set, which saw the score tied five times, including at 24-24, before Sidney hits found the floor on the last two points and a 26-24 win....
The Sidney Red Raiders football team hosted the Holdrege Dusters Friday. The Red Raiders fell to the Dusters 26-23. The game started with the Raiders scoring first at 11:15 in the first quarter. With the point-after, the Raiders were leading 7-0. The Dusters matched the Raiders points later in the first quarter for a 7-7 game. Sidney put up the one points in the second quarter to end the half with the Raiders in the lead 23-7. The Raiders were helped with a safety against the Dusters. The game...
