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Sidney Police Chief B.J. Wilkinson appeared in court on Monday morning to appeal his conviction and 30-day jail sentence on a misdemeanor charge of obstructing government operations. Wilkinson’s attorney, Thomas Sonntag, and special prosecutor Doug Warner made oral arguments in Cheyenne County District Court to supplement written briefs already submitted. Judge Travis O’Gorman, who was appointed to hear the case, said he would likely make a decision on the appeal within two weeks. Wilkinson pleaded no contest in July to the single charge ste... Full story
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.34 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.29 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Nebraska during the past week, prices Sunday were 91.7 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 28.3 cents per gallon lower than a month a... Full story
Sidney High School senior Megan Neal is a recipient of the 2015-16 Believers & Achievers Award. To qualify, a student must have a grade-point average of at least 3.75, participate in NSAA-sponsored activities and be involved in school and community service. According to the NSAA and U.S. Bank, there were 442 nominees from NSAA member schools, the highest participation in program history. Neal is an active member of the girls' golf team, One Act, Speech, Musical, Sidney Singers, choir, National... Full story
A section of Fort Sidney Road closed since June for the reconstruction of a bridge will likely reopen in mid-November. Ben Dayton, City of Sidney zoning administrator, said the closure will last about a month longer than initially expected. The road is currently closed between Pole Creek Crossing – formerly Toledo Street – and Virginia Lane. The Fort Sidney Road bridge was initially scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt before the nearby new Pole Creek Crossing bridge was constructed. "It... Full story
Kathryn G Rasmussen, 91 of Kimball, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 at the Kimball County Manor. Funeral services were held on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Methodist Church in Kimball, with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Interment followed at the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Cantrell Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in Kathryn's name to Prairie Haven Hospice or the Kimball Senior Citizens Center. Friends may visit at www.cantrellfh.com... Full story
Helen Mae Lindsey, 93, a longtime Cheyenne County resident died late Thursday evening, Sept. 24, 2015 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 1, 2015 in the First Christian Church with Pastors Dr. Curtis Davis and Pete Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the First Christian Church or the donor's choice. Friends may call from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Holechek Funeral Home in... Full story
Ongoing The Cheyenne County 4-H Clover Kid’s will begin meeting monthly starting in October from 3:45-5 p.m. Meetings will be held in three locations this year – Potter, Sidney and Gurley. The program is for children ages 5 to 7. Call (308) 254-4455 by Sept. 28 to register or go online to: ckb.unl.edu/ckbcounties4h to see the brochure for all of the dates and locations. Cancer survivor support group meets every SECOND Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with que... Full story
The Sidney High School girls’ golf team collected a second-place finish at the Alliance Invite on Saturday. The Lady Raiders’ Emma Alexander shot to a team-best 83, which was good for fourth place overall. Teammate Rachel Blauert carded an 85 and took fifth overall. Scottsbluff won the team title with score of 357, six shots better than Sidney’s 363. Ogallala was third with a 399. In all, 15 teams competed. Chadron’s Alpine Hickstein took home medalist honors with a 74. Scottsbluff teammates Shelby Poynter (79) and Hannah Holloway (82) finishe... Full story
FOR THE SUN-TELEGRAPH The Sidney High football team was looking to bounce back from its first loss this season. It did just that in strong fashion on Friday night, traveling to Lexington and turning in a 35-0 victory. “I’m absolutely proud of how our team played,” said Sidney head coach Chris Koozer. “It’s an overall team win, but our defense really stepped things up with the shutout.” The Red Raiders, who improved to 4-1 this season, opened up a 14-0 lead by the intermission on a pair of touchdown passes from Brady Radcliffe to Tyler Wintholz.... Full story
DALTON – The Leyton High football team dropped a 60-22 decision to Crawford (3-1) at home on Friday night. The Warriors fell to 0-4 on the season. Despite a team-high 175 rushing yards on 22 carries from Kordell Maestas, miscues and penalties stalled the Warriors' offense. "I saw some great things tonight when we had the ball and were moving it down the field," Leyton coach Glen Lipska said after the game. "It was just the technicalities – snapping the ball, penalties, stuff like that. Tha... Full story
POTTER – The Potter-Dix football team started out hot, but ultimately fell to Hay Springs, 58-16, on Friday night. The chilly evening started out well for the Coyotes (0-4) as they quickly got on the scoreboard. With only three minutes off the clock, quarterback Noah Nelson marched Potter-Dix up the field for the first touchdown of the game. Nelson completed the two-point conversion pass to Kelsey Rozelle as the Coyotes took an 8-0 lead. The Hawks (1-3) quickly answered that score though. The Coyotes made their march up the field c... Full story
FOR THE SUN-TELEGRAPH The Creek Valley High football team slipped to 0-4 on the season, falling to Sutherland 76-16 on Friday on the road. Sutherland (2-2) opened up a 32-0 lead after the opening quarter and extended it to 54-8 by halftime. Austin Soucie and Garrett Sawyer each scored touchdowns for the Storm. Michael Smith and Josh Schievelbein each converted two-point conversions. Schievelbein was the Storm’s leading rusher with 59 yards on 18 carries. Quarterback Pierce Leef passed 19 times, completing five for 60 yards. The Storm travels t... Full story
