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Western Nebraska Community College invites all high school students, and their families to attend Discover WNCC, Wednesday, February 21, at the John N. Harms Center on the Scottsbluff Campus. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. with the event beginning at 9 a.m. 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... Full story
Nestled in the heart of our small town, the Sidney Public Library on 12th Avenue is home to thousands of books, magazines, DVDs, and more, with an adventure waiting for each patron who walks through the front door. Waiting behind the counter to give each excited reader a recommendation is Amanda Eastin, Library Director. It's been her goal to make the library and it's resources available to every citizen of the community, especially those unable to make it to the physical location. If you're ima... Full story
DALTON- The Cheyenne County area has been quite fortunate to not have suffered a traumatic school shooting incident like much of the country has had to endure over the past few years. According to Education Week there were 38 school shootings in 2023, down from a high of 51 in 2022, so even a high-trust and relatively safe rural community like the Dalton and Gurley areas are not immune from a national problem with tragic consequences. Attention must be paid to any indicators that show an... Full story
SIDNEY- The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church of Sidney recently announced the arrival of their new Pastor, Brenda Pfeifly. Pfeifly will be replacing their previous pastor, Chad Rademacher, who moved to Wayne, NE to be closer to his family. In early December, Pastor Pfeifly moved from Stromsburg, NE where she was Pastor of the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church for 15 years, to head the congregation of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. She also wanted to be closer to family; she has a... Full story
SIDNEY – An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Peter and Wendy at the Sidney High School from 3:45 to 5:45 on Monday, January 29th. Those auditioning should arrive on time and plan to stay for the full two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are Peter, his Shadow, Tinker Bell, and the Lost Boys; Wendy and her brothers, John and Michael; their parents Mr. and Mrs. Darling with their faithful friends Nan... Full story
SIDNEY- It's been a year, and Hometown Liquor at 1500 Illinois Street in Sidney has already become a staple of the community. The former site of Two J's Liquors has been transformed into an attractive and fresh space, and has quickly become a success story representing the Sidney business community. One of the owners of Hometown Liquor, Paul Strommen, is the current Vice-Mayor of Sidney and City Council member. He is a first-time liquor store owner, and was able to identify a need in the city an... Full story
SIDNEY- On Wednesday, January 3, board members of the Oktoberfest Committee and Cheyenne County Visitors Committee to discuss the results of this year’s “All is Bright Tour” that was held at the Fairgrounds this past December. Around 2500 people attended the indoor Christmas walking-tour and 200 “Letters to Santa” were submitted to the mailbox located at the pavilion. The Sidney Sun-Telegraph printed the letters as a special edition that was distributed inside the newspaper on December 21. Members also discussed the necessity of planning... Full story
Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 7:32 a.m. on Jan. 2. Kaycee Allen Carlson, son of Justin and Linsey Carlson, is the first baby born in 2024 at Regional West's Birth and Infant Care Center, weighing in at seven pounds, eight ounces, and 20 inches long. Regional West Birth and Infant Care Center nurse Jami Kumm, RN, presented the family with an assortment of baby gifts and a commemorative onesie, which is a Regional West tradition for the first baby born each year at the... Full story
SIDNEY- Keep Sidney Beautiful is excited to announce their upcoming Open Mic Night at Beans & Steams on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, starting at 5:30 pm. Whatever your passion may be - poetry, singing, or maybe even shadow puppets, this is your opportunity to shine and share your talent. If you have any questions, please contact Keep Sidney Beautiful through Facebook or send an e-mail to: [email protected]. Beans and Steams is located at 610 Glover Road in... Full story
The Sidney chapter of DOVES will be offering a self-defense class for women at noon on January 13th. The class will be held at the Community Center located at 627 Toledo Street in Sidney. The DOVES program was founded in 1979, and currently serves nine counties in Nebraska's Panhandle: Scotts Bluff, Cheyenne, Morrill, Kimball, Banner, Box Butte, Dawes, Sheridan, & Sioux Counties with the mission of ensuring women have access to empowerment-based and strength-centered services and that they are... Full story
SIDNEY - The Table of Grace, a local non-profit organization that is well known in the community for its tireless endeavors, began around 2010 and has since been raising money through grants, sales and donations in the name of feeding the hungry in its communities. In 2019, they became a Nazarene Compassionate Ministry Center (CMC). As of this past November, they've received and distributed in excess of 229,410 pounds of food; which equals over 191,175 meals served in 2023. They have held... Full story
Have you lost a loved one to suicide? The mission of this group is to provide a safe place of support, understanding, and education during the journey of loss following the suicide death of a loved one. This program is held every 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm at the Cheyenne County Community Center. Contact Kristen Rose with any questions or concerns regarding the program at [email protected]... Full story
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate that would bar the Department of Veterans Affairs from reducing rates of pay and reimbursement for special mode transportation providers, including ground and air ambulances, unless the VA meets certain requirements that ensure rate changes would not reduce veterans' access to these essential services. The bipartisan VA Emergency Transportation Access Act, sponsored by Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman... Full story
The Potter Volunteer Fire Department recently received a donation of $10,000 from Frenchman Valley Coop, with the support of a matching grant from CHS INC Seeds for Stewardship. FVC Service Manager and Chappell VFD Fire Chief, Ryan Timm, presented the checks to the Potter Vol. Fire Department Fire Chief Mark Onstott. Chief Onstott had contacted FVC about the needs the fire department had for new equipment and their plans if they raised enough money to meet their goal. Leann Weiss, a... Full story
The new year offers a fresh start. For some, this means setting health goals such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, starting an exercise routine, quitting smoking or chewing, or focusing on their mental health.. When we start these goals, we always have good intentions, but then…life happens. Have you been there? If so, it might be time to rethink your goals for 2024. Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) and Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council (PWWC) have five (5) free programs that can assist you: • Commit to Quit (to... Full story
The City of Sidney will be closed December 25 and 26 for the Christmas Holiday. Sanitation trucks will pickup Monday’s and Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. Transportation buses will not be running and the Library will be closed. The City will also be closed on January 1, 2024 for the New Year’s Holiday. Sanitation trucks will pick up Monday’s trash on Tuesday and Tuesday’s trash on Wednesday. Transportation buses will not be running and the Library will be closed. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Phillips at 308.254.5... Full story
Known for their musical precision and style as well as engaging and humorous commentary, Nebraska Brass has been preserving the great American tradition of brass music for the last thirty-six years. Performing an inventive mix of Dixieland, jazz, and classical music, each season they present a five concert series in cities across Nebraska. This one-night only performance by one of the Midwest's most popular brass quintets will include festive favorites and familiar chestnuts, along with a few... Full story
In its first production in several years that uses an all-adult cast of actors ages 16-40, Way Out West Theater is presenting two opportunities to bring the much-loved holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" alive to theater-goers. Way Out West Theater has been entertaining local audiences since 1993, and cast-member Kelsey Arrington has been a part of WOW since before she could walk. Or talk. In fact, she shares a birthday with this theater company; her mother Pam is one of the original... Full story
SIDNEY- On Friday, December 15, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m, the Sidney Public Library will be hosting a Merry Grinch-mas event where the children's librarian will read the story “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This event is open to children from preschool to 6th grade, as well as families. In the spirit of giving, the library kindly requests attendees to consider bringing a canned food item or two to donate to a local charity. Generosity makes a difference in the lives of people in need, especially during this time of year.... Full story
Keep Sidney Beautiful announced its winner of their November contest, "Upcycling". Lazy S Ranch came in as the solid winner with their old grain bin-turned-gazeabo.... Full story
SIDNEY--Bright and early on Saturday morning, local small business vendors and shoppers descended upon the Sidney Elks Lodge 1894 on Jackson Street for the Small Business Saturday Vendor Fair. All kinds of interesting products and services were offered by local businesses, many of them perfect for the Holiday season. Kelsey Arrington of C. Elliot Blooms and Trevon Newmann of Modern Moves Fitness and Dance Studio had two tables set up with all types of gift ideas for the Holidays. Kelsey showed... Full story
SIDNEY--Adams Autos and Equipment announced the successful acquisition of Sidney Auto Sales, a well-established dealership in the Sidney community known for its commitment to quality vehicles and premier customer satisfaction. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Adams Autos and Equipment, positioning the company for continued growth through a broader customer base and enhanced service offering within the Cheyenne County and greater areas. For almost 50 years, Sidney Auto Sales... Full story
Recently, reports of a string of fraudulent text messages targeting the local community that appear to be from Platte Valley Banks have been made In one of these scams, a text message alerts was sent about a “problem” with a transaction with an online link. The link looks identical to an online banking page, but once information is entered, the scammers have access to your bank account. They are using different tactics including unrecognized charges, attemp-ted charges, and new device war... Full story
