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The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved a grant application with Agri-Plastics. The grant application, valued at $200,000, requires Agri-Plastics to remain open in Sidney for at least 24 consecutive months. Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard told the council the is technically a loan that turns into a grant if the company meets the requirements of the loan. The funds are from the State Economic Development Department's Site and Building Fund. The funds will be used to assist with...
Third District seat candidate Paul Theobald wants to shorten the distance between Washington, D.C., and rural Nebraska, ensuring small communities are represented at the federal level. Theobald, a Democrat, is competing against incumbent Adrian Smith, R-Gering. Smith was first elected to office in 2006. Theobald stopped by the Sun-Telegraph office earlier this week. He says he has always been close to agriculture and the rural lifestyle. His grandfather was a tenant farmer and he has taught in...
Who knows a town and what it has to offer better than its own residents? That was part of the discussion Joe and Cathy Arterburn had when they decided to enlist Sidney area residents to join a letter writing campaign to bring attention to Sidney for businesses looking to expand their operations. The idea began when Cathy read an article on Apple's plans for expansion. Apple announced last week it is planning business investments that will contribute more than $350 billion to the U.S. economy...
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts, Attorney General Doug Peterson, and Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Superintendent Colonel John Bolduc this week announced the creation of the Endangered Missing Advisory (EMA) to assist in the recovery of vulnerable, missing persons. “Nebraskans are involved in their communities, and are always willing and able to help their neighbors,” said Governor Ricketts. “With new technology, we’re now able to look out for our most vulnerable neighbors in new ways. The Endangered Missing Advisory, or EMA, delivers informati...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced another year of high activity in its farm loan programs. Hard-working farm families across the country accessed nearly $6 billion in new credit, either directly or guaranteed through commercial lenders in 2017. At year end, FSA was assisting more than 120,000 family farmers with loans totaling just over $25 billion. “FSA loan funds have been in high demand the last few years,” said Dr. Robert Johansson, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for the F...
At its first meeting of the year, the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) voted to retain the same officers for 2018 as they had in 2017. Chairman will remain Bill Halligan, Vice-Chairman will remain Timothy Maas, Secretary will remain James Johnson, and the Treasurer will remain Rod Horn. Halligan represents Subdistrict 1, Maas represents Subdistrict 3, Johnson represents Subdistrict 2, and Horn is the General Manager at the SPNRD. Chris Kaiser, SPNRD...
Wind and snow blew through the Sidney area this weekend, slowing traffic and causing slick and snow-covered streets throughout the county. The storm that was predicted to start leaving its impact in the Sidney area Saturday arrived Sunday with a gentleness likely misleading commuters and residents alike. Region 21 Emergency Manager Ron Leal said Monday a truck-trailer slid off the road near milemarker 100 on Interstate 80 Sunday morning. Sidney drivers survived the storm without significant...
TeamMates mentoring program, founded to provide support and encouragement for students, held its local appreciation social Monday, recognizing the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce with the Friends of TeamMates Award. Accepting the award were Chamber Director Denise Wilkinson, Bev Arellano, chamber office coordinator, and Sandy Goble, communications director. TeamMates President, Brad Sherman, said the trio gave the program a lot of assistance over the past year, providing a spot at Gold...
Cheyenne County Commissioners approved security cameras for the county weed building at their meeting Tuesday. The action was taken on a recommendation in part by Ron Leal, Region 21 Emergency Management Director Ron Leal. The concern came after a door was found open. It appeared there wasn’t anything missing, but because of the equipment stored there, it was felt added security would be prudent. Part of those measures include the security cameras, which will feed into the Cheyenne County S...
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) released a new report that highlights the challenges of health care delivery in rural areas of the Upper Midwest. The study identifies four key areas for reform that could apply nationally to all rural communities. The project utilizes information learned from Nebraska, one of seven states The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (Helmsley) focuses grantmaking on through their Rural Healthcare Program based in South Dakota. The report, Reinventing Rural Health Care: A Case Study of Seven Upper...
For some people, the most relaxing, peaceful moments are when hunting, specifically bird hunting. Opportunities to hunt are limited without efforts to maintain habitats. Pheasants Forever is a program that teaches proper bird hunting, gun use and habitat development. The local Pheasants Forever chapter, High Plains Pheasants Forever, is planning its annual fundraiser banquet for March 2, the first Friday in March. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. and the dinner at 7 p.m. "We use those funds to do all o...
Two employees of the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) received special recognition during the district’s regular Monthly meeting in December. Recognition was given to two employees Travis Glanz and Tyler Sanders for their years of service. Chairman Bill Halligan spoke, emphasizing how appreciated the work and dedication the employees have given to the District is. On behalf of the board, Halligan presented Travis Glanz with a certificate of appreciation for his 10 years of service to the District and Tyler Sanders with a c...
Leyton’s school board held an executive session during its monthly meeting last week, seeking legal advice on a decision whether or not to cut staff positions. Superintendant Lorrie Miller said following the executive session, the board continued through its agenda without taking action on the proposal. The agenda item is a continuation from December, when the board heard a report that the district is overstaffed and in some educational areas offers more classes than necessary. If the district were to cut the recommended 3.5 positions, it c...
Cheyenne County has once again been approved for funding to replace a defective bridge. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced a Cheyenne County project was one of 22 proposals selected for the second round of the County Bridge Match Program (CBMP). The CBMP provides funding to counties for the innovative replacement and repair of deficient county bridges. The second Request for Proposals (RFP) was announced in October, with $4 million to be distributed to counties across...
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to [email protected]. Q: I’m overwhelmed by student loan and credit card debt, and I’m embarrassed to admit it to my partner. Should I come clean? A: Some secrets are harmless, like eating the last slice of your partner’s favorite cake. Or saying you’re sick to avoid h...
Sidney school students were met at the door by law enforcement officers and administrators as they went to school Wednesday, the result of a message found scribbled on a bathroom wall Tuesday. The message, "school shooting January 10, 2018," was found by a teacher just before the end of the school day and reported it to Middle School Principal Brandon Ross, who in turn called Sidney police. Police responded to the school "right away," Ross said. From there, school and law enforcement officials...
Bass Pro Shops' chief executive said he will match donations by former Cabela's executives and owners to a severance fund for some Cabela's workers who are losing their jobs after Bass Pro bought the rival outdoor retailer. Bass Pro Shops has said some employees in Sidney, Nebraska, where Cabela's was headquartered, will likely lose their jobs as a result of the $5 billion deal that closed in September. Bass has said it will keep its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. Cabela's has been...
LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts unveiled a new tax package Wednesday that would boost credits for Nebraska residents who own homes and farmland, lower the state’s top income tax rates and expand job-training programs. The governor outlined a proposal in his State of the State address that would focus more property tax benefits on in-state residents by excluding out-of-state landowners who don’t file income tax returns but still receive property tax credits. The new initiative follows complaints from farm and ranching groups that their prope...
Sidney’s Aquatic Center will make some scheduling changes next summer as it works to become more efficient with employee time and associated costs. In November, council heard from Parks Superintendent Tom Von Seggern, who said after its second year of operation, the department would look at ways to cut expenses. Von Seggern wasn’t present at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, but Dawn Graves, assistant city manager, presented a plan that shifts or cuts hours of operation. Night lap swimming will...
A Sidney, resident was contacted about a lottery win resulting in the loss of $1,000. Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens said Monday the police department filed a report after a Sidney resident reported being contacted by phone regarding a lottery opportunity. The call, a scam, asked the resident to send money so that the resident can receive a much larger sum. The money was sent to a location in India, Chief Aikens said. Aikens said Western Union is doing an investigation into the matter. "Usually...
Sidney Police are investigating the theft of a trailer and two ATVs from Maddox Motors. The theft occurred between Oct. 23, 2017 and about 11:08 a.m. Jan. 3, 2018. An 8 x 10 single-axle aluminum trailer with a 2009 Artic Cat ATV and a 2017 Polaris Sportsman ATV were stolen from the back of the business. “We have no leads on it at this point,” Sidney Police Chief Joe Aikens said Monday. The trailer and two ATVs have an estimated combined value of $15,000....
A Sidney man was arraigned Tuesday morning in Cheyenne County District Court on charges of Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (Class II Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class IIIA Felony), and Strangulation (Class IIIA Felony). Troy A. Christofferson, 20, of Sidney, was arrested after officers responded to the front of Stewies Bar, 1005 10th Ave., at 1:58 a.m. Dec. 24. According to the arrest affidavit, officers were on regular patrol when they were dispatched to a reported disturbance...
Dec. 28: A Lodgepole, Neb., woman when the 2018 Chevrolet compact utility vehicle she was driving collided with a deer on U.S. Highway 30 at 6 p.m. Carson Faessler, 23, of Lodgepole, was driving east on Highway 30 when the vehicle collided with a deer that entered the road near milepost 65. Front end damage is estimated at $2,000. Dec. 22: A vehicle driven by a Sidney, Neb., woman went off the road on Cheyenne County Road 16 at 8:45 a.m. after encountering a patch of mud on the roadway. Madelyn...
KEARNEY – Farmers and ranchers from across the state set Nebraska Farm Bureau policy for the coming year and re-elected leaders as part of the organization's 100th Annual Meeting and Convention held in December in Kearney. Delegates discussed a wide range of agricultural policy issues to provide direction for the organization. "Property taxes are a major concern for our members, and that was reflected in our voting delegate discussions," said Steve Nelson, Nebraska Farm Bureau president. A...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Tuesday approved the purchase of a 2012 John Deere 770G and a 2013 Caterpillar 12 M2. In December, the commissioners opened bids for the purchase of a new maintainer. Bids ranged from a low of $135,900 for a 2010 John Deere 770G with 4,753 hours to a high of $245,000 for a 2018 Caterpillar 12 M2. The proposals include the trade-in of a 1991 Caterpillar for $46,800 against the 2012 John Deere 770G, and a 1990 Caterpillar with a trade value of $59,200 against the...
