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With overcrowding in Nebraska state prisons reaching a critical point, state officials are seeking ways to reform the system. According to a report by the Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska state prisons are currently resting near 151 percent capacity. As of June 30, the nine major state prison facilities throughout the state housed 4,796 inmates. However, they are only designed to hold 3,175. Other states such as Kansas, Texas, Colorado, and South Carolina, which have faced the same problem of overcrowding, have greatly reduced their populations by... Full story
As Sidney continues to grow, so do the major businesses that employ the city's residents, new and old. As a result of the increase in population, Sidney Regional Medical Center has added 15 additional full time positions this year. The hospital has added workers in areas such as rehabilitation service, laboratory, surgery, acute care and the physicians clinic, according to SRMC director of public relations, Evie Parsons. Dr. Rebecca Allard joined the staff in July, while two additional physicians have signed on for next year, in advance of the...
The RGM Corporation filed a suit against the Cheyenne County Commissioners. The county, meanwhile, is involved in a counterclaim against the company. The case was sent to the board on September 20. The plaintiff, RGM, claimed that property rights were violated by the county's board of commissioners through certain ditches and roads adjacent to the plaintiff’s real estate. The plaintiff asserted the cause of action known as inverse condemnation and seeks damages from the defendant. The county denied the cause of action and further expects to s... Full story
With a 4-2 record the Sidney Red Raiders volleyball team lost out on a third-place tiebreaker to the Ogallala Indians at the two-day Twin Cities Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. Though Ogallala and Sidney both finished with identical marks, Ogallala was awarded third by virtue of more set wins than the Raiders. Grand Island Northwest was the winner Rapid City Stevens came in second. The Raiders, however, didn't seem especially interested in earning consolation prizes. Would that have been... Full story
Sidney sophomore Rachel Blauert learned last week that she will not be eligible to participate in the Class B District 4 Golf Tournament today. Since Blauert has been taking part in both varisty and junior varsity matches this season, she ended up playing in more matches than allowed under NSAA rules. The NSAA publication "Boys and Girls Golf Manual" states, "participation in interschool golf competition by any school student shall be limited to 12 meets. No more than nine of the 12 meets can involve more than four teams." Blauert pulled out...
While a frigid wind from the north carried a sideways snowfall 30 mph across Weymouth Field, the Sidney Red Raiders dropped a heartbreaking 27-24 loss to the Lexington Minutemen in a non-distict contest Friday night. After opening the season with three straight victories the Sidney gridders have since backpedaled to even their mark at 3-3. Lexington's win advances them to 3-3 as well. As the game wore on, the slick field became more-and-more of an issue. "It was alright really, but I did lose... Full story
The Peetz Bulldogs volleyball team dropped three straight sets to division the leading Fleming Wilcats on the road Friday afternoon. Fleming's record remains perfect in division play at 7-0. Peetz, meanwhile is close behind at 6-2. The Bulldogs overall record was evened up at 7-7. Fleming won the three sets with ever decreasing margins, 25-12, 25-16 and 25-18. Morgan Burns and Melissa Schumacher were tops on the kill chart with four apiece. Jodie Schumacher added three more. Mikenna Curlee and Caitlyn Peetz made no service errors in eight and...
Despite 303 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns from Bradey Holtz, the Peetz Bulldogs dropped a high scoring affair to league opponent Fleming 67-49 on their opponents cold and windy home turf on Friday night. With their second straight loss, Peetz is now 4-2 overall and 3-2 in the league. "The wind was so strong neither one of us could pass or punt when going against it," said the Bulldogs head coach Scott Sorensen. Fleming played downwind in the first quarter and parlayed the advantage into a 22-6 lead. While Peetz fared better offensively... Full story
One factor determined Deuel County’s backyard brawl. South Platte launched all but two of their 12 drives from inside Storm territory. Field position tilted things in the Knight’s favor, as they scored on eight of those possessions. Meanwhile Creek Valley dug multiple holes. They took control of the ball inside their own 20 on eight occasions, surrendering two safeties. As a result, Creek Valley once again ended up on the wrong end of a confrontation between previously winless teams, 62-16. The tone was set from the start. On the opening kic...