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MIKE MOTZ AND BARBARA PEREZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--A call to the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department Saturday evening stopped a potential mistle-toe mishap. Reports of the Grinch causing a disturbance at the All is Bright Christmas Tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds prompted a response from Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department personnel. Fortunately, the well-trained Sheriff's Department personnel were prepared for this type of disturbance, and their quick action saved the All is...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Friday afternoon, December 6, 2024, Sidney High School hosted the second Sidney Raider Youth Entrepreneurship Competition. The commons area of the high school was packed with young entrepreneurs showing off their business ideas and curious Cheyenne County residents looking to see what some of what to expect for new businesses in the Cheyenne County area. The participants were judged on their presentations, how well their products and services fit the...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the City of Sidney council held its regular meeting, with several items on the agenda. Councilmen Paul Strommen and Brandon Bondegard were absent from this meeting. After approving the council minutes from the November 12 meeting and November 15 Strategic Planning meeting, the council moved to the first order of business. Cheyenne County Veterans Service Officer Fred Wiedeburg introduced Eagle Scout candidate Grady Kendall to the council and explained that...
SIDNEY--The eagerly anticipated opening of the All is Bright Christmas Tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds took place Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2024. An enormous crowd had already assembled before the doors even opened to the pavilion which had been converted into a winter wonderland seemingly by magic. Adults and children alike were eager to see the real reindeer inside the facility. More than one child noted that the animal pens adjacent to the doors had only seven wooden reindeer i...
Kelsey Arrington Sidney Sun-Telegraph A typical late October weekday lunch at Pizza Hut quickly became a special and meaningful family reunion. The Wachtels, who were already enjoying the company of daughter, Jaide Phelps, a marine biologist visiting from Alaska, were delighted when in walks Leigha Wachtel, fresh off the plane from her time serving in the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. "Oh my gosh; oh my gosh," Wachtel's Grandmother, Marge Sabin, exclaims, "Nobody knew it! Did you...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Lately, it seems that not only the frequency of food truck vendors setting up in local business parking lots has increased, but the number of vendors has also increased. From burgers to fish, there are many varieties of foods to purchase, and in most cases, customers say the quality of the items is excellent. Most would think that having more choices for food in Sidney is a good thing, but the additional options presented by these mobile eateries can cause...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the City of Sidney Council held its regular meeting and held two public hearings, and approved the purchase of vehicles for the Electric Department and Solid Waste Department, among other items on the agenda. It was anticipated that Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen would announce his resignation as he had won his election for State Senate representing the 47th District. Still, no mention was made of his upcoming change to a new office. Also, no mention was made of...
By Community Contributor Tim Melton On Sunday, before the Leyton School Celebration, November 10, the Auxiliary of Legion 301 held a Veteran's Soup Luncheon at the Legion Hall. Veterans, family, and friends were invited to attend. Leyton Schools, located in Dalton and Gurley Nebraska held their annual Veteran's Day Celebration on the 11th of November. Prior to this year, only the 9th through 12th grades were invited to celebrate with the Veterans. This year, the whole school, kindergarten throug...
SIDNEY--It's been said that "Elections have consequences", and one victory in the 2024 election is causing controversy as it results in an open City Council seat in Sidney. Vice-Mayor Paul Strommen ran for and won the District 47 State Senate seat on Election Day, and will have to resign his position on the Sidney City Council to take on his role of representing Nebraska's 47th district. However, with that resignation, a City Council seat will become open, and there has been some controversy about how that seat gets filled. Vice-Mayor Strommen...
SIDNEY--Grady Kendall of Sidney, has completed all of his requirements to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and is now just waiting on the paperwork and the approval from Boy Scout officials to receive his Eagle Scout award. Since its inception in 1911, only 4% of Scouts earn this rank. The path to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is not for the faint of heart as requirements include earning a minimum of 21 merit badges, 14 of which are mandatory for the award. In addition, an Eagle Scout must...
CHEYENNE COUNTY--Initial results are in on several local political contests that have been closely watched by citizens in the city of Sidney and Cheyenne County. Sidney City Council had four candidates involved in the balloting, and two incumbents were running against two challengers. Councilmen Burk Radcliff and Brock Buckner were looking to retain their seats, while challengers Brian Fort and Rob Kuhns were looking to get on the council for the first time. District 47's Legislative Seat...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, November 4, 2024, for its regular meeting, and among the items discussed was a public hearing on a Community Block Grant program for Adams Industries and a discussion about transferring Kimball Police Department dispatching services to Sidney. After approving the agenda and the minutes from the last meeting, the current meeting started without Commissioner Sanders, who was absent. The first item heard was a review of a funding...
SIDNEY-- Dan Osborn, Independent U.S. Senate candidate, came to Sidney, in the last week of his campaign to unseat incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer, to shore up support in the western Nebraska community. After the morning event at Beans & Steams Coffee House on Glover Road in Sidney, Osborn said that he would be traveling to Scottsbluff for another event. Osborn has been traveling throughout the state for over a year and giving speeches to small groups like the one assembled at Beans &...
SIDNEY--A press release dated October 25, 2024 marked a bittersweet ending to a long career dedicated to the service of the Sidney community, as Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens officially resigned his position effective October 31, 2024. The announcement came after weeks of speculation regarding Aikens having been placed on Administrative Leave, but no reason for the leave was given by City of Sidney officials, nor was any time frame given for the completion of the investigation. A press release...
SIDNEY--In the 10/31/2024 edition of the Sidney Sun-Telegraph, we covered Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn's stop in Sidney and town hall-style meeting at Beans & Steams on Glover Road. During his talk with the crowd, Osborn made comments concerning U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and other issues. In the interest of fairness, The Sun-Telegraph reached out to the Senator's office and received a reply from Fischer Campaign Manager Derek Oden to the article published in the... Full story
On Saturday, October 19, 2024 the Bartling Family, in conjunction with PlainsWest CASA held its second annual Lori Bartling Husker Tailgate Party at the Lazy S Ranch in Sidney. Lori Bartling was the well-known and well-loved Clerk Magistrate of the Cheyenne County Court from July 1, 2010 until her death on January 11, 2022. She was known for her advocacy of children's causes, especially for foster children. Bartling worked with boys and girls homes in Sidney, Sunol and in Brownson, and she was...
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Equalization met on Monday, October 21, and addressed the items on their bi-weekly agenda. After approving the meeting’s agenda, and approving minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting, the commissioners reviewed correspondence. First was a request received at the October 7 meeting from the Lodgepole Depot Museum for a $2,000 grant for expenses, including a lighting upgrade for the facility. The commissioners had considered the r...
SIDNEY--If you were at the Oktoberfest Parade last weekend, you undoubtedly saw the Sidney High School Class of 1984 Float go by packed with graduates from that storied year. They were loud and full of spirit and gathered for a weekend of reminiscing and fun that only true members of Generation X could appreciate. The festivities started Friday afternoon with a gathering of the alumni at Boss City Brewery in Sidney, and the group had specialized merchandise, including keychains and drink...
SIDNEY--Sidney's City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday evening, October 8, and several important issues were on the agenda. After approving the previous regular meeting minutes and minutes from the Budget Hearing, the council moved to the current business. First on the regular agenda was a public hearing concerning an application by Travis Allen to subdivide a tract of land located in the southwest (SW/4) of Section Twenty-Five, Township Fourteen North, Range Fifty, West of the 6th PM...
SIDNEY--Sidney Police responded to a report of a home invasion in progress on the 1100 block of 22nd Avenue in Sidney at 5 a.m. on the morning of October 18. Upon arrival, the responding officers were told by the homeowner that they had heard multiple male voices outside attempting to enter the house through a window and then heard them inside the residence. Officers searched and swept the home after arriving and found no intruders. Upon initial investigation, there were no signs of forced entry, and no items were reported missing. The... Full story
SIDNEY--It was Oktoberfest Weekend, but on Saturday afternoon the real show was at Legion Park as the Sidney Cruise 'N Class car club put on its annual Hot Rod & Roll show. This year's event was huge, with 209 vehicles entered, up from last year's total of 140. Whether you are into classic cars, modern sports cars, or pick-up trucks and specialty vehicles, there were vehicles at the show to pique your interest. Along with the vehicles, guest stars Ryan Evans and Ghetto Bob from the popular...
SIDNEY-- At approximately 1 a.m. on October 3rd, 2024, Nebraska State Patrol Trooper C. Gibbons observed a silver Buick Lucerne with Colorado license plates that failed to stop at the intersection of link 17J and Chase Boulevard in Sidney. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle eventually came to a stop at the intersection of Old Post Road and Silverburg Drive. As Trooper Gibbons exited his patrol unit and approached the vehicle, the driver accelerated away from...
Two incidents late last week and over the weekend kept Cheyenne County First Responders and Police busy and sparked the community's interest. On Thursday evening, a report of a semi-truck fire at mile marker 51 on eastbound Interstate 80 caused a temporary closure of the highway and snarled traffic for hours. On Saturday morning, a shooting incident prompted Police and EMS workers to respond to the scene, and an arrest was made. At the same time, the victim was transported to Sidney Regional Med...
The sights of summer may be changing, but the sounds of summer persist. As part of Keep Sidney Beautiful's monthly open mic night, a community performance was held outside Pedalers Corner on Friday, September 27th. A well-attended event, the family-friendly outdoor concert was topped off with a special guest, Sweet Ice celebrating its final summer night out in Sidney for the year. "It is amazing to look out and see you all here tonight," President of Keep Sidney Beautiful, Sandra Buckner...
SIDNEY-- At approximately 1 a.m. On Thursday, Oct 3, the Nebraska State Patrol requested an emergency assist from the Sidney Police Department in a single vehicle pursuit. Sidney Police were requested to deploy a tire deflation device to the fleeing vehicle. Before the device could be deployed, the vehicle lost control and crashed, sparking a grass fire near city limits. The dry conditions in the area cause the flames to spread rapidly, and the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department was called to the...
