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SIDNEY - Way Out West Community Theater is the proud recipient of a Union Pacific Railroad Community Ties Giving Program grant, which will assist in renovating the stage at the Sidney Elks Lodge/City Auditorium, which has been the home of Way Out West for several years. "We are honored to have been chosen as a recipient of this grant! Union Pacific has played a large part in the history of our community, and we are excited that they continue to have a positive impact." WOW president Cindy Bartli...
The winners of the Keep Sidney Beautiful Yard of the Month contest for September are Mariette and Jamie Cañas for their yard located at 2682 Verde Lane in Sidney. Part of Keep Sidney Beautiful's initiative is to not only promote recycling and the beautification of Sidney and Cheyenne County but also to recognize those residents who already do. The Yard of the Month contest officially opened for submissions in June of this year. "Yard of the month is a fun and friendly way to show off your yard,"...
SIDNEY--Early in the morning of October 2, 2024, WNCC in Sidney was buzzing with excitement as 84 FFA students from around the Panhandle region gathered to coordinate and get final instructions for the 2024 West Area Land Judging Contest. None of the competitors knew of the exact location where the event would be held to prevent any participants from gaining an advantage over others in the competition. Yolanda Hruska of SPNRD said, "The competition alternates each year between the North Platte...
By Melissa Mracek, Box Butte County 4-H Extension Educator This fall, the Nebraska Extension 4-H staff will engage fourth-grade students from across the Panhandle in Animal Education. The educators will host several events across the region entitled "Animals Inside and Out." Traveling across the panhandle, Nebraska Extension 4-H staff will teach the program with the goal of students gaining a better understanding of where their food comes from, by-products, different careers working with...
By Jessica Groskopf, UNL ag economist and Cindy Bojanski, CFP®,RICP® For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This article is part of a series that will highlight ideas and tactics for bringing another family member into the operation. If this is the first article you are seeing in this series, I would encourage you to g...
The Leyton Public School Foundation purchased ten new instruments for the high school band with a donation from the Brooke McRoberts family in her memory. Brooke, a 1990 graduate of Leyton High School, was very active in the music program. Thank you to the McRoberts family for their generosity and for continuing Brooke's love of music through our Leyton students....
SIDNEY-- October 2 wasn't your usual Wednesday morning for coffee and snack at Beans & Steams on Glover Road in Sidney. If you went inside rather than going through the drive-through lane, you would have been greeted by local Law Enforcement. Not in a bad way, but in a friendly and welcoming manner as you were invited to share a coffee and baked treats during your morning routine. The annual "Coffee with a Cop" event is designed to have law enforcement officers interact with members of the...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, October 7, for their regular meeting. Agenda items discussed included the approval of Wayfinding Guide Signs, Nebraska Public Roads Certifications of Compliance, and Roof Repair of the Cheyenne County Courthouse. After approving the current agenda and minutes from the September 16 meeting, the commissioners went over correspondence they had received. The first item was a request for a grant of $2,000 from the Lodgepole Depot...
Saturday morning of the 50th Oktoberfest was kicked off by Sidney Regional Medical Center's 8th Annual 5k & 10k run. Over 153 runners braved the brisk fall morning weather to run and walk, a new record number of participants for the race. A medal, beer ticket and pretzels were awaiting all eligible participants at the finish line. Runners ranged from ages 5 to 80 years old. "SRMC is always looking for fun ways to promote health and wellness in our community," Kristin Narjes, Director of...
Hot dog, what a way to spend a Sunday! A fine way to end Sidney's 50th Oktoberfest celebration, the 23rd Wieiner Dog Race was a packed event for the last day of the celebratory weekend. Featuring 24 different runners of all ages, coats, and sizes, the annual Running of the Wieners race kicked off with a costume contest. Appropriate for the month of October, the top three wore a cheerleading uniform (3rd place), a skunk costume (2nd place), and a German beer wench outfit with Sophie owned by...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph The beginning of fall dances through the air calling on crisp leaves, cool breezes, and Oktoberfest. Cruise the main drag down the old Lincoln Highway and you’re sure to spy the O-Fest banners calling those far and wide home to Sidney for the first full weekend in October. With a collection of good food, craft beer, and friends, the celebration spilled beyond the fairgrounds and onto the main roads into a wide variety of free festivities. From the car show in the park to the well-known and much-loved p...
LINCOLN, NE-- Adarsha Ganesan of Sidney has been selected as a homecoming royalty finalist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ganesan is a senior majoring in computer science. Parents are Anitha Ganesan and Ganesan Kanagarajan. The royalty winners will be elected by the student body in an online vote Oct. 2 and 3. They will be crowned Oct. 5 at halftime of the Nebraska vs. Rutgers football game, which kicks off at 3 p.m. at Memorial Stadium....
A new story hour and paint party is coming to Sidney Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1pm to 3pm at Elston House, located at 1005 10th Avenue in downtown Sidney. Enjoy Halloween tricks and treats coupled with a story read by local entertainer, Kelsey Arrington. Paint a ceramic witch figure while dressing in your finest costume to receive $5 off your pottery piece. No reservations are required. For questions regarding the event you can contact Elston House at 308-203-1133 or C. Elliot Blooms at...
The C.A. Story Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 grants. Founded in 1984 by local insurance and real estate businessman C.A. Story, the Foundation that bears his name has funded projects that enhance the quality of life for communities in the Nebraska Panhandle. Through the Foundation, Mr. Story’s commitment to the people that proudly call this area home is carried out year after through generous grants to local non-profits. TO QUALIFY: • Exist as a benevolent non-profit organization organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the...
By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL-PREEC The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) team led by Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and extension specialist at UNL's Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC), accomplished another successful series of Nebraska Soil Health Schools hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and UNL. The schools were conducted at three locations from west to east in Nebraska in 2023 and...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting on October 15-16 starting at 12 p.m. ET virtually via Zoom. This meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is required. The Data Users’ Meeting is held to share recent and pending statistical program changes with the public and to solicit input on these and other programs important to agriculture. The event is organized by NASS in cooperation with the World Agricultural Outlook...
SIDNEY--On September 24, the City of Sidney Council held its Budget Meeting for the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25. All council members were present except Brock Buckner, who was excused from the hearing. After the meeting was concluded, the council held its regular bi-weekly meeting and conducted its routine business. In the Budget Hearing, the meeting started with time allotted for the public to make comments or raise concerns about the proposed budget. No citizens requested to make any...
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE - The High Plains Mini-Con Committee and Uptown Scottsbluff (formerly the Monument Mall) are proud to announce that the Eighth Annual High Plains Mini-Con will take place on Oct 19, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Center Court at Uptown Scottsbluff. The High Plains Mini-Con is a family friendly, nerd-centric comics-and-pop culture event that has taken place in Scottsbluff each October, and is the only event of its kind in Western Nebraska. "We are excited to once again bring this...
The Sidney Elks Lodge #1894 has been serving legendary meals since opening its doors in 1930, and Saturday, September 28, 2024 was no exception. The fundraiser dinner consisting of the standard Cajun Boil fare including crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, potatoes and corn with a beer biscuit and homemade cheesecake to round out the meal, was served to 62 people, all of whom left with full bellies and smiles on their faces. Approximately $2500 was raised for the Elks historic...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph DALTON--For about 90 years, the Dalton Fall Festival has been a staple of the community, greeting early autumn with an array of activities, food, and fun that brings out the Dalton and Gurley communities as well as many festival-goers from around Cheyenne County. This year's festival had the good fortune of taking place during a weekend featuring beautiful weather, and if anything, it could have been a bit cooler. But no rain or cold winds were around to dampen...
SIDNEY—A man described to be in his mid-20s was arrested by Sidney Police late Sunday afternoon for Disturbing the Peace and booked into the Cheyenne County Jail early Sunday evening. At press time, the man was awaiting a court appearance, most likely to have occurred on Monday, September 23, to determine his mental fitness and to move forward with the charges lodged against him. The incident occurred at approximately 5:16 p.m. on September 22, when employees at the McDonald’s location in Sid...
While most people do not give soil a second thought, it is one of the most important natural resources on our planet. It supports and influences the crops grown around the world for food and fiber. Soil is as important as the water humans drink, and the air we breathe. Land judging is a valuable competition that teaches local high school students how to have a better understanding of soil structure and land evaluation. Part of the goal is enabling the participants to recognize physical features...
By Sonni Cochran Nebraska Extension Educator Disaster Education Coordinator Everyone should have an emergency plan for their home, farm, or ranch operation. The plan doesn’t have to be complicated – it can be very simple. It also doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Involve everyone in the family, as well as any employees. Below are some guidelines to get you started. Identify Hazards and Risks - Consider the hazards and risks found in your area. Not everyone will have the same hazards. You may live where severe storms or wildfire risks are c...
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications / Dr. Nevin Lawrence, Nebraska Extension Weed Management Specialist In 2019, Western Sugar Cooperative knew it had a problem when the herbicide-resistant weed Palmer amaranth became more common within its 135,000-acre sugar beet crop. “Palmer amaranth can seed and begin to grow in under two weeks and grow two inches a day,” said Rebecca Larsen, Western Sugar's chief scientist. “It’s competitive and can crowd out the sugar beet plant before it can get established.” Palmer Amaranth is a veritable weed powe...
