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Last week, during the first and second days of the State of Nebraska vs. Nancy Gipfert law enforcement testified about their investigation into events leading up to the hospitalization of an infant who had been in Gipfert's earlier that day. Lieutenant Keith Andrew of the Sidney police took the stand for the prosecution. On Sept. 13, 2011, Andrew received a call from Sidney Regional Medical Center about an injured infant. The hospital reported that the child suffered head injuries that could...
TE Connectivity of Sidney donated $5,888 to Sidney Public Schools for a one year account to the Atomic Learning program, an online library of tutorials for students, educators and parents. Atomic Learning offers video tutorials for K-12, professional development courses and general information guides for every subject, as well as helpful hints on the use of Google, social media and software packages. The program can be customized to fit teacher curriculums and keeps track of progress. Rick... Full story
On day three of the State of Nebraska vs. Nancy Gipfert, an expert witness explained the injuries to the alleged victim’s eyes and those who saw the infant in the days and weeks before the incident testified to his prior state. Gipfert is charged with one count of child abuse causing serious bodily injury, a felony for her alleged part in the incidences leading up the hospitalization of an infant who was in her care prior to suffering seizures and brain injury. Two months old at the time, the alleged victim suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage a...
Three students from the Sidney High School Choir were chosen from over 2,500 auditions to be members of the 2013 Nebraska All-State Choir to be held in Lincoln on Nov. 21-23. Those chosen were Casey Baldwin (Soprano I), Andrew Phelps (Bass I) and Jonathon Stokes (Tenor I). Additionally three alternates were chosen from Sidney High School including Kylie Ellwanger, Karli Jones and Megan Neal. The Sidney Singers, a Sidney High School select choir chosen by audition, competed in the "Old West... Full story
Amy Robinson took advantage of Monday's pleasant conditions to give the family dog, Bacon, a walk in the park. Temperatures approached 60 degrees and the weekend's winds died down, making for ideal walking weather.... Full story
Benjamin and Jessica (Rentschler) Schumacher of Atkinson, Neb., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Zander Clem, born on Sept. 17th, weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. Also welcoming Zander is his big brother Zachary Steven. Grandparents are Steve and Mitzi Rentschler of Atkinson, and Clem and Jamie Schumacher of Sidney. Great-grandparents Leon and Sharon Rentschler, and Ralph Kaup of Atkinson, Connie Rienke of Neligh, Maynard and Norma Jean Schumacher of Sidney, and Dale and Jody Farmer of... Full story
By virtue of their semifinal wins on Friday the York Dukes will meet the Omaha Skutt Catholic Skyhawks in the final of the Nebraska Class B High School Football Championship next Monday night. The No. 4 Dukes upended the No. 1 Gretna Dragons on their home ground 12-7 after converting a fourth quarter turnover into the winning touchdown. Gretna advanced to the semis with a last-minute score against visiting Sidney the week before. Though York managed only four yards rushing, its quarterback...
The Norris Titans won the Nebraska Class B High School Volleyball Championship on Saturday with a 3-0 win over the Elkhorn South Storm at Grand Island’s Heartland Event Center. Both Norris (30-8) and Elkhorn South (22-14) proved to be giant killers as both made it to the finals from the bottom of the bracket. Elkhorn South qualified at No. 8 and Norris was installed as the No. 6 team. On its way to the final Elkhorn South defeated top seeded Pius X 3-2 and Omaha Skutt Catholic 3-2. Norris made its way to the final by erasing third seeded Waverl...
After ending the Leyton Warriors run at a state championship last week, the second seeded Giltner Hornets went on to win the Class D2 Volleyball State Championship on Saturday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. The Hornets defeated the No. 5 Stuart Broncos 3-0 a day after the Broncos upset No. 1 seed Bertand in five sets. After eliminating the Warriors, Giltner edged No. 6 Sterling in five sets before meeting Stuart in the finals....
