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Cheyenne County woke up Tuesday morning to a fresh coat of snow. Amounts varied depending on where you were in the county; Sidney received approximately 4” of snow. Some area schools were closed while others had delayed openings. Temperatures are expecting to warm up going into the weekend.... Full story
Security First Insurance kicked off the "Tree of Light" campaign on November 21. For 24 years, First Security has implemented the "Tree of Light" program for seniors at Sidney Regional Medical Center in the Extended Care unit. Resident let volunteers know what they want and need for Holiday Season, and these requests are written out on the back of paper "lights" which are hung from the Christmas Tree in the First Security lobby. Patrons can then pick a "light" and then shop for a few items for...
Sidney Pre-school and Kindergarten students participated in the Kindness for Kids Program last week, and they brought in over 250 non-perishable food items to be donated to the local community food banks.... Full story
The students of Sidney Middle School went all out for Spirit Week last week in Sidney, and looked like they were ready to "Hang Ten" on a surfboard at Waikiki Beach!... Full story
Sidney students were chosen from a group of over 200 auditions statewide to sing the National Anthem at the Nebraska State Football finals. Congratulations to our talented Raider students. Back row from left: Jesse Cortney, Luke Uhlir, Micah Schneider Front row from left: Kourtney Keller, Deanna Horst, Duncan Carrasco, Riley Hardin and Rylee McManis... Full story
Sidney Middle School's 8th Grade Girls Basketball team were crowned the Chadron Classic Champions last week.... Full story
The City of Sidney will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. All city departments will be closed including the Landfill and the Library, and the transportation buses will not be running. The Library will also be closed on November 26. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Thursday and Friday’s trash on Wednesday, November 23.... Full story
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) has recognized 83 Nebraska hospital employees for their exemplary service to health care by bestowing them with the organization's prestigious The Caring Kind award. For 43 years, The Caring Kind award has recognized Nebraska's most caring and compassionate health care heroes. This award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers and dedication to excellence in their job... Full story
Madilynn Mitchell, daughter of Matt and Ila May Mitchell received First Place in the Nebraska Association for Family & Community Education (FCE), Inc. third grade environmental essay contest. Madilynn is a student at Leyton Elementary School. This year's theme focused on "How Can I Involve My Family to "Go Green". "There are many ways my family and I can improve on going green. Number one, my family, and I need to recycle plastic and reuse it. My family uses plastic a lot so we can start using... Full story
Ducks Unlimited, the worldwide waterfowl conservation organization, is looking to revive the dormant Sidney Chapter, which was a flourishing chapter here in Cheyenne County just a few years ago. With the sale of Cabela's, however, many DU members have moved out of the area or let their memberships lapse, leaving a need for a membership drive to revitalize the chapter. Pat Boughman is the Senior Regional Director for Western Nebraska for Ducks Unlimited, and he was in town last week for a...
Discussions in the October meeting of the Cheyenne County Fair board focused less on what can be done and more on how much can be done. The board discussed options of organizations and companies sponsoring events during fair week. The extensive list of potential events varied from a dog show and costume contest to a pedal tractor pull contest. The list of possible events was presented by board member Shelly Sutherland. Sutherland said each event would be sponsored and the sponsoring...
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Education honored two individuals Friday for their impact on early childhood education and outstanding service to Nebraska children and families. Samuel Meisels, founding executive director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, received the Dr. LaVonne Plambeck Early Childhood Pioneer Award and Nici Johnson, director of early childhood at Educational Service Unit 13, was recognized with the inaugural E...
If you’re an investor, you no doubt pay a great deal of attention to your stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But you shouldn’t forget another key element of your financial strategy: cash. Cash is part of any financial strategy and investment portfolio, but how much have you thought about the different uses of cash, and how much you really need? Consider these four key purposes: • Unexpected expenses and emergencies – If you face an interruption in employment, you need an extensive home repair or you encounter an unplanned medical expense, you may...
A man asked his pastor, “How do I make God’s voice louder…?” His pastor said, “God’s voice is as loud as it’s gonna get. Other things in your life have to get quieter so you can hear God better.” Pastor King Duncan said, “So, is that what we’re missing? Have other voices become so loud in our lives that they have drowned out God’s voice? We equate faith with healings and miracles and flashy evangelistic crusades where people shout and faint and speak in tongues. We want a loud, miraculous display of power to prove our faith. Instead, God p...
WASHINGTON – Agricultural producers can now change election and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2023 crop year, two key safety net programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Signup began Monday, and producers have until March 15, 2023, to enroll in these two programs. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has started issuing payments totaling more than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. “It’s that ti...
LINCOLN – Students and instructors from 29 high schools met near Gering to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 19. The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host the annual competition. With towering bluffs rising to the north, students judged in a dryland corn field southwest of Wildcat Hills Recreation Area. “We are honored to host the State Land Judging contest,” said Scott Schaneman, North Platte NRD general manager. “Our region’s unique bluffs have a rich geolo...
Every flower has its story and place in history. The dahlia is no exception. Today it is commonly known as the national flower of Mexico. But how did it become so popular that it is now available all over the world? When in season, these flowers can be found at just about every florist. They are popular to grow, as well as to gift when you need to send flowers for somebody’s birthday or any other occasion. They are great garden flowers, due to their long blooming season, and they last really l...
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Emily Bashtovoi, Jenessa Bruner, Aastha Chaudhari, Jaici Christensen, Laurel Dadgostar, Rhys Dorcey, Valerie Fiscus, Dan Grunig, Madison Gurr, Jayden Hodgson, Kyle Jaggers, Kale Kaiser ,Kylee Kampfe, Madelyn Kennedy, Kash Knobbe, Cora Larson, Rylan Misegadis, Reagan Nesbitt, Ashlynn Reisdorff, Jordynn Schnell, Taylor Sprenger, Auriella Walters, Barrett Wiegand and Ava Witte. 8th A Average Honor Roll Sara Allard, Mady Cagle, Haillee Cook, Parker Dickman, Kevryck Dobbinsm, Lola Driscoll, Samara Dyson, Reagan Fish,...
COMET, Changing our Mental and Emotional Trajectory, is a behavioral health intervention developed specifically for farming and rural communities. The program is a gentle introduction to supporting friends and neighbors in a vulnerable space to help them shift their mental health trajectory back to a place of wellness and away from the path of a mental health crisis. This program was developed by the High Plains Research Network Community Advisory Council. COMET Training is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., November 1, at the Sidney...
Comedy mind reader Eric Dittelman will appear at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, in a show which promises to reveal your thoughts, influence your decisions and make you laugh while leaving your jaw dropped in amazement. Dittelman is appearing as part of the High Plains Arts Council’s 2022-2023 season. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students, including WNCC. Tickets are available at the door. Eric Dittelman grew up in Westboro, Mass., w...
Sidney Police Department October 20 3:52 a.m., Foot Patrol. 9:20 a.m., Welfare Check, 2000 block Forrest Street. 10:48 a.m., Code Violation, 800 block 10th Avenue. 10:57 a.m., Motorist Assist, Cabela's. 12:35 p.m., Traffic Stop, 10th Avenue and Newton Street. 1:06 p.m., Panhandling Complaint, 10th Avenue and Toledo Street. 2:11 p.m., Non-Injury Traffic Accident, 300 block Dakota Road. 4:37 p.m., Follow-Up, 1300 block 24th Avenue. 4:43 p.m., Animal Call, 1100 block Quince Street. 5:10 p.m., Traffic Stop, Old Post Road. 5:22 p.m., Property Lost....
One of the rewards for working over several decades is the ability to contribute to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, which can help provide needed income for you when you do retire. As the years went by, you may well have accumulated several retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s or similar employer-sponsored plans. But you might find it advantageous to consolidate these accounts with a single provider. Consolidating them can provide you with several potential benefits, including these: • Less confusion and clutter – If you have mul...
Of all the denominational traditions, Lutheranism is the only one that dedicates a Sunday to celebrate the legacy of the Reformation. Faithfulness to the day and the Reformation legacy, however, is not to celebrate the division of the church but to shine the bright light of the gospel and to remind the church that it is constantly being reformed. Reformation reminds us that God’s people have always needed renewal and reforming. The Babylonian exiles looked forward to their return to Jerusalem. Their return would be accompanied by the new h...
St. Louis, Mo. — If you or someone you know is an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, we have an opportunity for you! Future ag leaders are vital to the sustainability and growth of our industry, and the American Soybean Association wants to provide one of these students a college scholarship as they begin their agriculture education. The Soy Scholarship is a $7,000, one-time award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or u...
