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SIDNEY-- In the January 16, 2025 edition of the Sun-Telegraph, we published an article titled “Controversy Over Grant Reimbursement Leads to Fireworks at Visitors Committee Meeting”. We believe a few points made in the article need clarification. City Manager David Scott contacted the Sun-Telegraph and insisted that he did not say, “You took a vote and it passed. Does it really matter now?”. Although as the reporter at the meeting, I firmly believe that was what had been said, and it was seconde...
Western Nebraska Community College invites all high school students, and their families to attend Discover WNCC, Wednesday, February 12, on the Scottsbluff Campus. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the event beginning at 9 a.m. at the Judy Chaloupka Theater. Discover WNCC is an interactive event that gives prospective students the chance to experience a day in the life of a WNCC student. High school students and their families will be able to tour the Scottsbluff Campus, meet faculty members, staff, and students, and learn more about WNCC's...
In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, but you may get that opportunity as you near retirement, or even when you are retired — through a Roth conversion. Why is a Roth IRA desirable for some people? Here are the key benefits: • Tax-free withdrawals — You put in after-tax dollars to a Roth IRA, so you can withdraw your contributions at any time, free of taxes and penalties. And if you...
My, how time flies! The Christmas decorations have been put away with love and precious memories of Christmases past. Thoughts of family and friends, gathering together to celebrate Christ’s birth and welcome in the New Year, are now replaced with getting on with the norm of life. But what will the “norm” of life be for each of us in 2025? There could be unexpected challenges and blessings. God, in His wisdom, doesn’t let us know what our future holds. Proverbs 27:1 warns us, “Do not boast about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may b...
Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 28, 2025 - The Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will cover the latest trends in Nebraska cash rental rates, new leasing considerations and more during its next Land Management Quarterly webinar at noon Central on Feb. 17. Each quarter, the webinars address common management issues for Nebraska landowners, agricultural operators and related stakeholders interested in the latest insight on trends in real estate, managing...
The dates, times, and locations have been set for classroom sessions for Certification in Irrigation and Nitrogen Management in Cheyenne and Deuel counties. NRD certification is required, every five (5) years, for all who operate or own certified irrigated acres within a ground water quality management subarea. Letters have been mailed to operators who are required to participate in the training. The SPNRD offers three options to obtain certification: 1) an in-person class, 2) an online test, and 3) a take-home test. There is no charge, and...
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications With a passion for agriculture, Brock Ortner joined the Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 1 team as the new Livestock Extension Educator for Sheridan County at the beginning of the year. "My primary goal as a livestock systems educator is to be available to producers as a resource. Whether it is a question about ration formulation, annual forages, or transition planning, I will strive to provide them with research-based materials to assist them in their...
A bull elk permit will be auctioned by the Nebraska Big Game Society on March 6 in Lincoln. The 14th annual meeting and auction will be at Hillcrest Country Club, 9401 O St, Lincoln. Residents and nonresidents are eligible for the bull elk permit. The high bidder will receive a bull elk permit valid in any elk management unit during a 2025 open bull elk season; legal weapons for that season must be used. Additional items and outdoor experiences will be auctioned at the event. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Nebraska Game and...
By Melissa Norgard [Sidney, NE] – In a world where community connection and support are more vital than ever, the Sidney And Greater Area (SAGA) Fund stands at the forefront of enhancing the quality of life for all residents of Sidney and its vibrant surrounding communities. Established in 2022, as an affiliated fund through Nebraska Community Foundation, the SAGA Fund is a symbol of collective vision and determination. This fund has shared commitment to a thriving future in Sidney and the surrounding areas. Focused on building an u...
Thanks to the due diligence and tireless grant-writing efforts of Keep Sidney Beautiful's President, Sandra Buckner, KSB was awarded two grants from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy for 2025. On January 24, 2025, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Interim Director Kara Valentine announced the award of $9,798,781 in grants to support 136 projects across Nebraska. These grants will help fund waste and litter reduction projects, and recycling programs, and help...
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SIDNEY – Audiences of all ages will get a fresh look at one of the most beloved of all children’s stories at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st, when the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) and more than 50 local students present an original musical adaptation of Pinocchio at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. In this MCT production, when Geppetto, the kind but lonely woodcarver works far into the night fashioning a puppet in the image of a small boy, he is not aware that the wood under his chisel had come from the trunk of an encha...
Britany Marie Lofton of Lodgepole, NE was named to the President’s List for the Fall Term 2024 at Peru State College, recognizing outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for the President’s List, students must maintain a grade point average of 4.0 for the semester, complete at least 12 graded credit hours, have no incomplete grades, and be degree-seeking. Nestled in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska, Peru State College offers a mix of innovative online and traditional classroom undergraduate and graduate programs, including onl...
Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations. Here are some of the most important ones: • 401(k) — If you had a 401(k) plan through your previous employer, you’ll need to decide what to do with it once you’ve joined a new employer. You could just cash it out, but you’d pay taxes and possible penalties. You could leave your 401(k) with your previous employer, if allowed, and if you have been happy with your plan’s performance. Or y...
According to the dictionary, lust is an intense, self-indulgent, unrestrained sexual craving. Now, it’s true we can lust after power, money, or drugs – but lust is particularly connected to sex. Jesus said it’s well worth a hand or an eye to get rid of lust in your life! The early church leaders would call it a “deadly sin.” But today, in the 21st century, lust is a multi-billion dollar business! So is lust just a joke? Talk show hosts and stand-up comedians have almost limitless comedic fuel in the lives of politicians, actors, and professiona...
by Chabella Guzman | PREEC Communications The Nebraska Extension held a Crop Production Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The clinic featured presentations and research updates on crop issues and grower interests. Among the topics for the day was ongoing research in battling the wheat stem sawfly. A native to Nebraska, the insect has become a big problem for wheat growers in the Panhandle. The High Plains Ag Lab (HPAL)...
Join Nebraska Feedlot Extension at three locations across the state Feb. 18, 19 and 20 to dive into a series of timely topics relevant to feedlot management. The program will include: • Managing hairy heel wart in the feedyard with Becky Funk, veterinarian with UNL's Great Plains Veterinary Education Center • Leveraging cattle implant strategies for greater gains with Jessica Sperber, Nebraska Extension feedlot specialist • UNL Beef Innovation and research update with Galen Erickson, Nebraska Extension feedlot specialist • Feedyard personn...
Nebraska Extension is offering a valuable opportunity for farmers and ranchers to learn about transition planning at a free workshop on January 28,2025 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, located at 4502 Ave I in Scottsbluff. Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Educator, will lead the session, providing essential tools and strategies for farmers and ranchers to plan and execute estate and succession plans effectively. Participants will also gain...
Nebraska Extension is hosting a Crop Insurance Workshop on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Box Butte County Extension Office in Alliance, 415 Black Hills Ave. The workshop aims to help farmers better understand crop insurance and how it can protect their operations from unexpected risks. The workshop will discuss insurance terms, primary components in a crop insurance contract (such as coverage level, insurance type, and unit type), the importance of endorsements, and the philosophy of selecting a crop insurance contract....
SIDNEY-- On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the City of Sidney swore in a new Council Member, and the initial reaction from many in the community was unfamiliarity with the new appointee. Brett Kerkman was appointed to fill out the rest of Paul Strommen's term, about two years. Strommen, who also acted as Vice-Mayor, resigned his seat to take office as District 47's new State Senator in the Nebraska Legislature. With the opening also came controversy, as supporters of the candidate who earned third p...
SIDNEY HIGH SCHOOL Straight A Honor Roll - Semester 1 12th Grade Zoey Christensen Jordan Denovellis Rachel Ernst Reid Fiscus Deanna Horst Katarina Jallen Claire Jordan Leeann Mulleavey Trinity Ramirez Landon Riddle Robert Stevens 11th Grade Alek Doty Olivia Ford Bryn Jones Dagen Lee Kyndi Martinez Amelia Mazour Josette Mcconnell Noel Onate Shubham Patel Brody Richards Petra Roth 10th Grade Emily Bashtovoi Kaiden Besore Jaxon Biesecker Jenessa Bruner Aastha Chaudhari Jaici Christensen Luckus Davenport Rhys Dorcey Valerie Fiscus Dan Grunig...
1 Years Ago, The Sidney Sun-Telegraph, 2015 Wendell Gaston was honored at the 2014 Year End Convention hosted by the Nebraska Jaycee Foundation in Lincoln. He is the 39th former Jaycee member inducted into the Nebraska Jaycees Hall of Fame. A packed crowd was on hand for Sidney High’s wresting match against Sedgwick County (Colo.) on Thursday night at Cabela’s Athletic Facility. The Red Raiders’ Zach Borges won the final match of the night to help lift his team to a narrow 34-31 victory to remain undefeated. 20 Years Ago, The Sidney Sun-T...
SIDNEY--On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen stopped in Sidney for a town-hall style meeting at WNCC, and he spoke about tax reform, values, and other topics while taking questions from citizens attending the meeting. On January 15, Pillen delivered his "State of the State" address, and then came out west the next day for smaller "town hall" style meetings in McCook and Sidney. The Sidney meeting was well-attended and Pillen spoke for almost an hour and a half, fielding...
SIDNEY--On Wednesday, January 8. 2025, the Cheyenne County Visitors Committee held its regular meeting, and the meeting was cut short when a controversy over a grant reimbursement caused Visitors Committee President Brooke Denovellis to declare, “I quit”, pack up her case and leave the meeting. At the last Visitors Committee meeting, Denovellis and other committee members were having trouble with the grant reimbursement for the Downtown Sounds event. Apparently, with the change of the eve...
