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A large percentage of Nebraskans are frustrated by the Byzantine tax system in Nebraska, with its myriad of exemptions and special-interest benefits that end up ranking Nebraska 38th highest out of 50 states in overall tax burden. And in a state where 100% of the tax burden falls on just 60% of the population, support for an overhaul in Nebraska's tax system is growing. Many Nebraskans were cheered to hear of the recent tax-cut legislation that was passed, only to have their optimism brought... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Commissioners met for it's regularly scheduled meeting on Monday in which Chairman Darrell Johnson, Vice Chair Philip Sanders and Commissioner Randal Miller approved a conditional intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sidney and Morrill County Community Hospital to provide the county with ambulatory services in partnership with Regional West Emergency Medical Services to purchase two of its ambulances. After coming back to the Board of C... Full story
SIDNEY – The second leading cause of death for Nebraskans aged 10-years-old to 44-years-old is suicide, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS). That's roughly 1-in-13 Nebraskan deaths each year, or one person dies by suicide every 32 hours in the state. Bikers from around the county and Panhandle area will boot kickstands up on June 17 and ride from Sidney to Chappell in its 6th Annual Suicide Awareness Poker Run to help reduce these statistics. After registrat... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney Police Department (SPD) announced it made a second arrest relating to the burglary at Haupt Storage. In a statement to the the Sidney Sun-Telegraph, SPD Chief Joe Aikens explained the department has been investigating this case since it was reported on May 6. Earlier this month, SPD arrested Justin Kettle, 24, and charged him with burglary, theft. “The Sidney Police Department was dispatched to Haupt Storage to investigate a burglary,” Aikens explained. “The reporting party s... Full story
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Fair Board (CCFB) met to discuss a number of topics, such as the various planning stages for a variety of events it is planning, improvements to the fairgrounds and requirements for certain events still left to address. CCFB Treasurer Kip Miller gave his report about the current fair budget to other members in attendance: CCFB President Troy Kurz, Vice President Pat Finney and CCFB Board Members Jason Juracek, Tyler Bailey, Ryan Filsinger, Zach Oliverius a... Full story
SIDNEY – The Cheyenne County Attorney in collaboration with Sidney Police Department (SPD), Cheyenne County Sheriff Office (CCSO) and the Nebraska Attorney General's (AG) Office announced they arrested a local 25-year-old man and charged him with numerous serious child abuse crimes. In an press release to the Sun-Telegraph, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub wrote the 25-year-old male, who is not being identified at this time due to the ongoing investigation, announced his office filed a c... Full story
On Thursday, May 18, Sidney Regional Medical Center held its long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for its new Extended Care facility at the site of the Medical Center. The facility is funded through a combination of contributions to the hospital, construction financing from lenders and low-interest loans from the USDA's Rural Development initiative. Farris Engineering, RDG Planning and Design and Sampson Construction are the lead construction organizations on the project. SRMC CEO Jason Petik ki... Full story
SIDNEY – After a number of city business was discussed Tuesday at the second regularly scheduled Sidney City Council meeting, Sidney Vice Mayor Roger Gallaway announced he is retiring from Sidney Public Schools as a teacher and coach – additionally, he announced his summer resignation from city council due to taking a private school job out of area to be closer to his children. Gallaway said he hopes to make his resignation from city council and vice mayor effective the end of June, as he alr... Full story
Hastings College recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2023 semester. Included in that prestigious placement is 2020 Sidney High School graduate Alaina Kuhns. Last month, Kuhns graduated one year early from Hastings College with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. She is currently employed by Five Points Bank in Hastings. Kuhns is the daughter of Andrew and Brandy Kuhns of Sidney, and the granddaughter of Steve and Becky Kuhns and Sandy Henzl, all of whom are also of Sidney. To be... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney South Elementary Principal Rick Meyer and Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) splashed into summer with prank played on students and teachers. South Elementary Principal Rick Meyer explained the prank, which is nick-named "Principals Revenge 2023," is an annual prank the principal does for the students and sometimes teachers every year, at or near the end of the school year in his most recent YouTube video. "We went big this year and even got the teachers!" Meyer said e... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney Public Schools (SPS) announced it is seeking to hire a full time head cook, part time servers and kitchen help this summer for the 2023-2024 school year. The district states those interested in applying for the job can download an application on its website at, www.sidneyraiders.org, or by contacting district personnel Cindy Curtis by calling 308-254-2508 extension 8. The job listings are posted on the district website along with job requirements.... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney Police Department (SPD) Chief Joe Aikens announced the department made two arrests in the Winners burglary and issued a statement. "We began working this case as soon as it was reported and evidence provided to us by the establishment led us to making two arrests," Aikens told the Sun-Telegraph. On Monday, January 2, at approximately 2:40 a.m. at Winners in Sidney, 574 Chase Blvd., an entertainment venue featuring skill games with payouts with other video games and pool t... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY – Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) and Sidney Police Department (SPD) pulled out all the stops for children at Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) and Sidney CASA during the 16th Annual Pony Express Ride Across Nebraska tour to advocate for children's mental health awareness on Thursday. One in six youth will experience a mental health crisis this year, an alarming statistic the Pony Express Ride Across Nebraska group hopes to h... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE COUNTY – Cheyenne County Commissioners (CCC) voted to have the county attorney and clerk immediately draft bid requests for a new ambulatory services while it continues to work with Regional West Emergency Medical Services (RWEMS) to provide month-to-month services in the meantime. At its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 15, CCC held a lengthy discussion with various members of ambulatory and emergency management services around t... Full story
SIDNEY – Despite a healthy wind and the occasional sprinkles, the Well Church, Fox Theater, Adams Industries and Cheyenne County Chamber unveiled the newly created Popkorn Express trailer, a mobile food and entertainment venue for the community. Fox Theater owner John Phillips told those in attendance, "This has been a dream of Kim and I for a while – we used a coke trailer out of Scottsbluff, then management changed." Phillips told the story of how he looked at his wife Kim and asked, "why don... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph LODGEPOLE – The Village of Lodgepole is seeking a new village treasurer/clerk as its former clerk is no longer with the village. Village trustees heard a number of reports from various departments, including a proposal from the Lodgepole Housing Authority to purchase a recently paid off apartment complex, and unanimously voted to help the library honor one of its long-serving librarians, Norma Michelman. Lodgepole Chairman R.J. Savely, Vice Chair G... Full story
SIDNEY – Sidney High School senior, Jesse Cortney, recently signed to commit to Midland University with a dance and cheer scholarship. His parents, brother, friends, fellow teammates, coaches and school all say Midland couldn't have chosen a better student athlete to welcome into its university. Casey and Robert Cortney, Jesse's mom and dad, said they are "overly proud of Jesse and his accomplishments – this is a sad, bittersweet and tender moment for us and we couldn't be prouder of his jou... Full story
According to a report by Mental Health America, 21% of adults (nearly 50 million Americans) are experiencing a mental illness and over 28 million of those individuals received no treatment. It is vitally important to talk about mental health issues, as stigma is often a barrier to treatment. Mental Health America, the National Alliance for Mental Illness, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are just a few of the national organizations bringing awareness to mental health. Even though there are millions struggling wi... Full story
Boss City Brewing, located inside Sam & Louie's in Sidney, is hosting their Summer Kickoff with a 9-hole, two-person scramble Shotgun Golf event at Hillside Golf Course on Friday, May 26. Golf starts at 5:15 pm, and after the event, dinner will be served and live music featuring Mud Country will be performed from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The $50 per player fee includes the meal. For more information, call Hillside Golf Course at (308) 254-2311 or visit www.hillsidegolfcourse.com.... Full story
Sidney Middle School was the site on Sunday for an afternoon of dancing from girls ranging from preschool age up to high school. The Just for Kix teams held a program that lasted all afternoon, with all of their age groups participating. Now in their 19th year, Just for Kix founder Donna Brown-Fort has developed programs for all ages and interests, from the "Tiny Kix" Pre-K class to the Senior Jazz team. Brown-Fort has 17 years of High School Dance & Cheer Head Coaching experience, has earned... Full story
Hours will be from 8am until noon. Landfill charges will apply unless you have your free dump card. Free dump cards are good for residential customers only. Construction and demolition waste, commercial waste, tires and Freon containing appliances cannot be dumped with a free dump card but will be accepted at their regular disposal rates. Any questions please call the Solid Waste Department at 254-6071.... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE COUNTY – At its regularly scheduled May 1 meeting, the Cheyenne County Commissioners (CCC) reviewed a number of county items, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), heard an update from the county highway superintendent and approved a contract to house stray and/or dangerous dogs. CCC Board Chairman Darrell Johnson and CCC Board Member Randal Miller were in attendance, however, CCC Philip Sanders was not. The board discussed t... Full story
SIDNEY, NE. - The Historic Preservation Board granted $20,000 in Facade Enhancement Grant funds to Safe At Home, who was presented a check at their new downtown Sidney location for the improvements they made to their facade. Melissa Norgard, Historic Preservation Board Chairperson said, "The Historic Preservation Board was happy to present $20,000 in facade enhancement grant funds to Safe At Home. Improvement projects like these continue to help revitalize and improve the look of the downtown... Full story
Sidney, Nebraska – Residents living in and around the Sidney, Nebraska can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. St Patrick s Catholic Church will host this community event on 5/13/2023. The site is located at 1039 14th Avenue in Sidney. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol level... Full story
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY – Sidney Police Department (SPD) announced the department made an arrest involving a Sidney High School (SHS) student who reportedly made a violent threat last Thursday. In a Facebook post April 27, SPD wrote, “At 1:52 p.m. today, the Sidney Police Department and the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a threat made involving a Sidney High School student.” Adding, “According to witnesses, the student advised others no... Full story
