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SIDNEY -- At approximately 12:53 am on Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Sidney Police Department, Sidney Fire Department, and the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office responded to 1125 6th Avenue where there was a report made by a neighbor of a structure fire. At the time of the initial report, the occupant was on the premises, but not inside the dwelling. There was no one in the home, and no injuries were reported. The Sidney Fire Department is currently working with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Cheyenne County residents generally are familiar with the Living Memorial Gardens at Legion Park, and if they’re not, once they discover the natural beauty waiting there, it quickly becomes one of their favorite places in Sidney. For many who frequent the gardens, it is not unusual to run into tourists and travelers who specifically have stopped off in Sidney to enjoy the natural beauty, as the Living Memorial Gardens has become a well-known attraction. L...
Now that it is political campaign season again, the City would like to take this opportunity to remind the candidates and the public of the following "Vision Clearance Area" ordinance. While we would like to encourage candidates to get their names out there, we also want to avoid traffic accidents that could result in injury. Vision Clearance Area No sign may project into or be placed within a vision clearance area defined by a triangle with legs of 30 feet from the point at which the...
SIDNEY--Brian Atkins of Sidney appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, April 15, concerning charges of the Use of a Deadly Weapon, Making Terroristic Threats and Theft. Judge Randin Roland presided, with Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub acting as prosecutor, and Gary Krajewski representing Mr. Atkins. Mr. Atkins is currently being held at the Cheyenne County Prison, and appeared in person to answer to the charges. The first charge that was addressed was the Terroristic Threats Charge....
SIDNEY--Saturday night, April 6, a special event was held at the Evangelical Free Church where men of all ages were invited to feast on wild game, bond over hunting, and listen to guest speakers talk of the importance of fathers' handing down a spiritual legacy to their children. About 75 attendees were at the event Saturday night, braving the howling winds and blizzard conditions. The men that were able to make it out were treated to an array of delicacies, including Moose French Dip sandwiches...
An early-morning derailment on the BNSF line at Gurley caused some disruptions in traffic Tuesday morning, April 2. No injuries were reported, however the intersection of 1st Street and Highway 385 was damaged, requiring motorists to find alternate routes to cross over Hwy 385 while traveling through the area. Kendall Sloan, BNSF Spokeswoman, said that at approximately 3:24 a.m, two rail cars derailed between Dalton and Huntsman. No injuries to the crews were reported, and as of Tuesday...
Over the years, Wheat Belt Public Power District, or WBPPD, has had a variety of logos, ranging from Willy WiredHand, a cartoon mascot of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, created in 1950, to the three Touchstone Energy Guys. Sometimes sporting a sprig of wheat, then wheat with a blue halo, multiple logos have been used to represent Wheat Belt and in the name of bringing uniformity to their customers in identifying the Wheat Belt brand, their latest logo has been unveiled. WBP...
The Nebraska State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA, and six of those awards went to local area students during the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held in Lincoln April 3-5. The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have met very specific criteria. Members must have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth-grade level,...
Replacing females in the beef cow herd plays a pivotal role in a sustainable and profitable cow-calf operation. Analyzing the cost of raising replacements versus purchasing them can help make informed decisions. If retaining replacements, cattle producers must consider both the costs and potential returns associated with raising and integrating these heifers into the breeding herd. Here are some key financial considerations: Operational Goals and Risks Consider the operation's long-term goals and breeding objectives. Retaining heifers aligning...
An online Quicken course is being offered by Nebraska Extension for farmers, ranchers and agricultural business managers who want to learn more about the program and financial record-keeping. The course is led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and was first developed by Oklahoma State University. It leads users through hands-on sessions to develop a simple set of financial records and reports using Quicken. Exercises based on scenarios from a case farm allow participants to practice many of the s...
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) continues to monitor the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in dairy cattle. HPAI has been detected in lactating dairy cattle in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Michigan, and Idaho. At this time, there have been no reported detections of HPAI in Nebraska dairy cattle or other livestock. In an effort to protect the dairy herd in Nebraska, NDA is issuing an importation order effective immediately. The importation order will require all breeding female dairy cattle e...
SIDNEY--The Sidney Board of Education had their regular meeting on April 8, and many items were on the agenda, including the closure of North Elementary School at the end of the school year. The first order of business after approving the agenda and calling the roll was to recognize Sidney Public Schools Students of the Month for March. The seventh grade winner is Katy Larson, the eight grade winner is Reina Buettenback, the 9th grade winner is Jordynn Schnell, the tenth grade winner is Josette...
SIDNEY--The North Side of Sidney is getting prepared for the Forrest Street Paving Project, which will involve a repaving, widening and an upgrade of water and sewer systems on Forrest Avenue. The public was invited to meet at the City of Sidney Council Room on Thursday afternoon, April 4, where Sidney officials and others involved in the project were available to answer questions and address the concerns of Sidney and North Side residents. Don Dye, an engineer with M.C. Schaff that is contracte...
SIDNEY--The week of April 22-26, 2024, has been designated Public Transportation Week, and Sidney Public Transportation Director Kasey Kantor has events lined up for the week that will make public transportation users happy. “I think this is the fifth or sixth year we've celebrated Public Transportation Week, and we always have some prizes and special offers for bus riders here,' said Kantor. Sidney's Public Transportation system has been growing tremendously over the past few years, and more b...
Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 3 12th Grade Sidney Allard Matthew Carlson Vernon Graham Ty Grunig Cole Hanley Tristan Lausen Avery Lawson Karsyn Leeling Kandice Luu Johnathan Meza Preston Olson Madison Packer Danay Peters Jenju Peters Mcguire Rolls Talissa Tanquary Luke Uhlir Grace Weber Alayna Wiegand Shealynn Wittrock 11th Grade Carli Black Jordan Denovellis Rachel Ernst Reid Fiscus Deanna Horst Claire Jordan Zachary Lanouette Robert Stevens Dru Weimer Kayla Westby 10th Grade Shreyash Banoth Isaiah Buettenback Reece Currier Raven Dinorog Alek...
SIDNEY–A regular meeting of the Sidney City Council occurred on Tuesday, March 26, and all council members except Paul Strommen were present. After taking care of the normal preliminary business such as approving minutes from the last meeting, the council first heard from Tom Von Seggern, Parks Superintendent, who asked the council members to move forward with the removal of sediment from the flood ditch between the bridges on 11th and 13th avenues. Chrisman Trucking of Gering was the low b...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce held its monthly "Social Hour" at Jimmy L's in Sidney on Thursday, March 21. A good turnout including City Councilmen and Members of Keep Sidney Beautiful were on hand to enjoy food and drinks with the Sidney business community. Check out the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce's website at www.cheyennecountychamber.com for more information on events and additional Social Hours going on in Cheyenne County....
The annual Nebraska Tractor and Equipment safety certification course with hands-on safety will be held in June at Gordon and Gering. The course is hosted by Nebraska Extension and Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Public Health. Federal law prohibits children under 16 from using certain equipment on a farm unless their parents or legal guardians own the farm. The certification course allows 14- and 15-year-olds to...
PEETZ- The Peetz High School Auxiliary Gym was packed on Thursday, March 21 as residents and supporters of FFA came out for the annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and Labor Auction. There were door prizes, auction items and the main attraction, the Labor Auction, where FFA members put themselves up for bid to work at local farms and ranches to raise money for the FFA Program. Even with the new construction and restricted spaces, the event was a huge success and went off without a...
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is inviting proposals for source water protection projects through July 1, 2024. Approximately $150,000 in grant funding is available to political subdivisions that operate a public water system serving a population of 10,000 or less that can show financial hardship. Source water refers to rivers, streams, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and groundwater that provide water to public drinking water supplies and private wells. E...
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week because everyone deserves to go home from work each day. The goal is to raise awareness among farmers and agricultural workers about the importance of safety when working in and around grain bins. This initiative also emphasizes the significance of overall safety practices on the farm. As Nebraska farmers strive for innovation and higher yields, there has been a notable increase in on-farm storage. Acc...
Three Creek Valley Junior students will be attending the Nebraska Cornhusker Girl's State on the University of Nebraska campus in Lincoln June 2-8th. Ava Fraass, Karsyn Burgman and Yreyna Bravo were all selected to represent their school at the all girl's conference this summer in our state capitol. The program was developed by the American Legion Auxiliary as a citizenship training program in the positive processes of self-government and good citizenship as practiced in democratic societies. Gi...
Jaxson Chase, a Potter-Dix High School student, earned a second place finish in not one, but two different categories at the D2 State Speech competition in Kearney March 22nd. Chase snagged second in Entertainment Speaking as well as Oral Interpretation of Serious Prose, the Potter-Dix Speech team placed 8th out of a total of 17 teams....
The Leyton Kindergarten class taught by Mrs. Kessler focused Friday on the importance of garbage's impact on Earth, specifically in regards to "what" happens after we throw it away. The class was surprised with a special guest speaker who specializes in garbage operations, Kolebe Kessler, a trash collector and truck driver for the county. The informative hour was finished with a garbage truck coloring contest....
Dalton, NE — 03/18/2024— Leyton Public Schools are thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a grant totaling $9,999 for the purpose of impacting the Arts program. The grant has paid for the majority of a new sound system on our stage. New speakers, microphones and sound equipment have all been installed. This exciting development to our school community, promises enhanced experiences for audiences attending various public performances and events. The grant was made possible with the support of the Nebraska Department of Education, Neb...
