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Sidney Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard announced in the city council meeting Tuesday that October is Manufacturing Month, then went on to present two proposals for assisting new businesses in Sidney. A summary from Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says Nebraska has a lot to celebrate in job growth. The memo says the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City reports employment growth in Nebraska expanded 1.7 percent year-over-year this July, the fastest growth rate since March 2012. The...
Snow lightly covered the area Tuesday, giving added indication that Sidney's Red Raiders hope to give Chase County a chilly reception tonight during the Sidney High School Homecomeing football game. Sidney High classes put their spirit on display through lawn signs in front of the school this week....
What started as difficulty filling a staff position evolved into an agreement that could provide better services to the City of Sidney and save the City money. The City of Sidney’s GIS/Zoning Officer Ben Dayton left the city in 2017. A replacement was hired and trained, then left a few months later for personal reasons. City Manager Ed Sadler said in advertising again, “the candidate pool showed neither any GIS nor zoning experience, even with having advertised outside of Sidney for can...
A few years ago, the City of Sidney filed a lawsuit against its electric power provider. The reason for the suit, according to City Manager Ed Sadler, is the company, Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska (MEAN), changed the point of delivery, and consequently the price of power increased substantially. Sadler said rates were increased twice totaling a little under 10 percent. Sadler said because of what was happening, the City was already collecting with the expectation that if the City loses...
City officials are still working to determine what caused a power outage in parts of Sidney Monday. For about 20 minutes, much of Sidney’s north side and the center of town, including downtown, were without power, with the outage beginning just before 1:30 p.m. City of Sidney Electrical Department Superintendent Mike Palmer said a transformer at Sidney’s north substation “tripped,” or opened its circuit, stopping the flow of electricity. “We’re not sure what caused it,” Palmer said, adding...
Two Sidney children were found safe in Utah late Wednesday following an advisory seeking their whereabouts. Sidney Police Department issued an Endangered Missing Advisory early Wednesday afternoon to determine the whereabouts of one-year-old Franklin Blakely and two-year-old Stanley Skidmore. Both were last seen in Sidney in the company of Donald Winslow, 45, and Cherokee Blakely. Police believed the children were endangered....
City officials have announce the Sidney Water Department will be flagging meter pits and curb stops starting October 10 through October 19. This will be done to mark GPS (global positioning system) locations to update city maps and utility infrastructure. If you have any questions, contact Rob Kuhns, water superintendent, at 254-5464....
The City of Sidney would like to remind its citizens that starting October 15, 2018, all types of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles are not allowed to be parked on the city streets. This restricted parking is enforced on all streets inside the city limits and lasts 6 months until April 15, 2019 (City Ordinance #460.065)...
A Kimball woman was arrested Oct. 4 on charges related to an assault with a BB gun at the Kimball Motel. Police were called to the motel at about 11:33 p.m., in response to a call from a woman reporting she had heard six gunshots while visiting the Kimball Motel. According to the arrest affidavit, the reporting individual was Shirrin Shaifpour, 37. Officers arrived at the Kimball Motel, the desk clerk advised officers of a room rented to a person with the last name of Sharifpour. Officers met...
SCOTTSBLUFF – Regional West Community Health and Family Medicine clinics will hold flu shot clinics in area communities throughout the month of October. “Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can lead to serious complications in young children, older adults, and those with chronic diseases,” said Paulette Schnell, RN, MSN, director of Regional West Community Health and Scotts Bluff County Health Department. “We strongly recommend vaccination because influenza can lead to bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infecti...
7th grade - Ty Grunig Ty Grunig is an excellent student who turns in quality work. He leads by example. Ty encourages others to be and do their best. He is responsible and he takes responsibility seriously. Ty always has the initative to get the job done. He is willing to accept new ideas and is also capable of implementing them. Ty is courteous, kind and respectful. Ty is the son of Keith and Madison Grunig. 8th grade - Mitch Koozer Mitch has consistently displayed the qualities that we find...
Eastern Nebraska's spell of cold and rainy weather shortened the NSAA girls golf Class B State Tournament from two rounds to one as the girl's completed play on Monday, then learned Tuesday that the second round would be cancelled and the results from the first round would be final. The cold and wet weather made for challenging conditions throughout Monday's round, but the Sidney golfers battled through the elements to earn 6th place in a field of twelve teams. Senior Tiara Ginther continued to...
Creek Valley’s Lady Storm volleyball team convincingly defeated the visiting Paxton Lady Tigers on Tuesday at home with with a three set sweep to raise their record to 4-and-13 on the year. What the Lady Storm lack in height, they make up in teamwork and positioning, consistently extending volleys and scoring by never quitting on a point. The Lady Storm’s victory was never in doubt, taking the first two sets 25-to-12, followed by a final set that was a closer in score, but still won by Cre...
