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A full house packed Weymouth Field for Friday's playoff game.... Full story
From the beginning of time, humans have been concerned with their water supply. The purpose of Nebraska’s Water Funding Task Force, which met in Sidney at the end of last month, is to find long term funding for the state’s water projects to help maintain water sustainability, according to a press release from the group. The city of Sidney already dealt with some major water issues before the rest of the state got on board. “We had an early start on water issues because we didn’t have water at times so we’re basically ahead of the race,” said Ke...
Blain Schilreff spends much of his day in Sidney, working for Cabela's. But he also serves on the Kimball Community Concert Committee. That's where he got to know Carol Jo Nagel as she became a regular at the concerts. One day, she was not in attendance and it raised questions. Schilreff learned that Nagel was at home because her car had broken down and did not want to trouble anyone for a ride, even to her job at George Risk Industries. Nagel is not in the best of health. She lives paycheck to paycheck, thus being unable to afford necessary re...
Theodore Medina, 23, of Sidney was arrested Saturday for first degree assault, a felony after an altercation between he and a man identified as Ernest Ward. Ward was taken to Sidney Regional Medical Center, where he died Saturday night. The investigation into this matter is ongoing, according to the Cheyenne County attorney's office. An autopsy was ordered.... Full story
The volleyball team at Sidney High School presented a check for over $540 to Brenda Noel, president of the Night of Hope organization on Friday afternoon. The team had a "pink out" for their block out cancer game on Tuesday. The Night of Hope organization funds patient aid and assistance wherever income and insurance end. The allocated funds are strictly confidential. There are still shirts available, and proceeds will continue to be given to Noel. To purchase a shirt, email... Full story
R. J. Savely, Jr., pastor of New Hope Fellowship in Lodgepole, recently presented a gift of 14 calculators, book covers, and gift certificates to Mr. Cory Michelman's 7th Grade Math and Mrs. Cabela's 8th Grade English classes at Creek Valley Middle School in Lodgepole. These gifts were made possible through the generous donation of New Hope Fellowship's sister church, Hope Community Baptist Church, in Flanders, N.J. where pastor Savely previously served as Education Director and Church... Full story
As Sidney Red Raiders Head Football Coach Todd Ekart walked over to meet with his players at the south end of Weymouth Field after Friday night's playoff win over Blair, a puzzled look came over his face. Something seemed to be missing. With a sideways glance towards the home sideline, he spotted the missing ingredient. "C'mon!," he called with a big arm wave. The summons being answered, a flood of students suddenly rushed southward where coaches, parents, students, fans and players alike gather...
Michael Deaver confirms the referee's call.... Full story
As is usually the case in six-man football the action was fast and furious from the opening kickoff Saturday afternoon. Though there was plenty of action in the quarterfinal game of the Colorado High School Activities Association's A-6 Football Championships, the #6 Peetz Bulldogs came out on the short end of a 64-36 final at #3 Eads, Colo. Despite the season-ending loss, the young Bulldogs (6-4) team continued an unbroken four-year progression of improving win totals. This is the first Peetz...
