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The Cheyenne County Commissioners met in a special meeting Tuesday to discuss hiring a new Tourism Director and to consider approval of a revised Ambulance Agreement with Regional West Medical Center. The commissioners and County Attorney Paul Schaub interviewed one more candidate at the state of the meeting. At the end of the interview, the candidate asked who the tourism director answers to, what the relationship is between the director and the board and why the last director left the...
SCOTTSBLUFF — Seventeen Western Nebraska Community College students received scholarships recently from a $5,000 grant for the Thomas D. Buckley Trust. Those students awarded scholarships studied basic nursing assistance, information technology, licensed practical nursing, and general studies at WNCC over the last academic year. Earning scholarships were Kristy Kokjer, Josh Baker, Cynthia Lojek, Alexandra Biberos, Emma Sherman, George Taylor, Camryn Thompson, Amanda Martin Scott, Audrey Juelfs, Yoselin Parra, Mattea Scheuerman, Holly McCook, K...
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is reminding consumers to pay attention at the pump this Memorial Day weekend and always. Credit card skimmer devices have been discovered in the past by NDA inspectors during routine pump inspections at gas stations in Nebraska. Skimming and shimming devices can be attached to ATMs, gas pumps and other places where people swipe their credit and debit cards. Criminals use the devices to steal financial information. “Weights and Measures inspectors work to verify the accuracy of gas pum...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday gave the green light to purchasing needed equipment for the Sidney Solid Waste Landfill. The City of Sidney has a dilemma. Necessary equipment at the landfill needs replaced, and badly. The baler, 24 years old and was defined in August 2017 as obsolete. Furthermore, the company that manufactured the baler is no longer in business and the mechanic who maintained it has retired. To extend the life of the cell, the collection site, the facility needs a shredder. It i...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners met with Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler Monday to discuss maintaining efficient trash pickup and processing. The meeting was scheduled to approve an addendum to the Sidney Area Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement. Sadler said the City of Sidney needs to upgrade equipment at the solid waste landfill site. He said the baler is 24 years old, the manufacturer is no longer in business and the mechanic who maintained the machine has retired. The Sidney City Council...
Cheyenne County Clerk Beth Fiegenschuh confirmed the results of the Primary Election with Melody Keller winning the County Assessor seat with 867 votes to incumbent Sybil Prosser’s 486. The top votes in the Leyton School Board went to Cary L. Linton (170), Anne Rexroth (152), Galen Bartling (148), Ryan H. Borges (118) and Samuel S. Schumacher (102). Linda S. Shoemaker gathered the most votes from Potter-Dix voters with 158, followed by Keri Rasmussen Mendoza (140), Joseph Nicklas (130), Mike R...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday were busy trying to fill the position of Tourism Director, interviewing five candidates in a public meeting. Tourism Director Heather Hausmann has resigned. Her last day on the job is Friday. The candidates brought with them a wide variety of experiences including a new college graduate, former Cabela’s employees, one applicant with extensive marketing and sales experience, a man with extensive tourism experience and local candidates with first-hand k...
The Cheyenne County voters made their decision Tuesday, choosing a new name for county assessor. Voters chose Melody Keller over Sybil Prosser by a margin of 860 to 479, according to the unofficial Primary Election results. "It has been my honor to serve the citizens of Cheyenne County," Prosser said Wednesday afternoon. "The people have spoken and I deeply respect their decision. I congratulate Melody Keller and wish her the best." Melody Keller, Cheyenne County Assessor elect, thanked voters...
LINCOLN – Despite outstanding voter turnout in a number of counties, statewide turnout fell below 25 percent based on preliminary totals from the primary election. As noted by Secretary of State John Gale, results are unofficial until counties canvass their results. County offices are still counting provisional ballots, which is likely to boost the total voter turnout, although Gale acknowledged that turnout will not reach his initial prediction of 28 percent. “Unfortunately, while counties like Blaine and Arthur experienced turnout of bet...
LINCOLN (AP) — Lincoln City Councilwoman Jane Raybould won the Democratic primary to try and unseat Republican Sen. Deb Fischer, a tough prospect in overwhelmingly conservative Nebraska. Raybould, who ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 2014, helps run a Nebraska grocery store chain founded by her late father. She was the best-financed Democrat in the race. The other Democrats were Frank Svoboda, a retired farmer, attorney and judge from Lincoln; Larry Marvin, a retired real estate broker from Fremont; and Chris Janicek, of Omaha, who...
LINCOLN- The Nebraska Wheat Board (NWB) will hold its next meeting Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Hampton Inn in Sidney: 635 Cabela Dr., in Sidney. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. MDT and conclude at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will include decisions on project funding for fiscal year 2018-2019. It will also include reports from NWB board members, contractor reports, and a review of upcoming events and travel. An executive session is scheduled to start at 2:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend...
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encourages rising high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2018-2019 Third District Youth Advisory Council by June 29. The Third District Youth Advisory Council is a forum for juniors and seniors to share opinions, thoughts, and concerns with Congressman Smith through in-person meetings, online forums, and conference calls. “I always enjoy meeting with students through the Student Advisory Council because it provides the opportunity to hear the concerns of young Nebraskans,” Smith...
It started like most weekends. People joked about the luck of a Friday the 13th. Some watched the sky a little more cautiously when weather services predicted precipitation in the Nebraska Panhandle. When the skies turned gray, then to rain they watched a little closer, and as the wind drove the increasing snow the risk of "a real storm" increased until it became a reality with icy roads, drifting snow, closing businesses and stranding motorists. For some, it was reminiscent of a time when...
The Sidney Board of Education approved several staff changes Monday evening. The Sidney school board approved the resignation of five teachers, also approving eight new teaching contracts. Justin Shields submitted his resignation as Social Studies teacher and middle school coach of football, girls basketball and assistant golf on April 18. “When I moved to Sidney four years ago, I had no idea what would happen,” he said in his resignation letter. “Since then, I have experienced so much and h...
A rental box van tipped over while negotiating a turn at the I80 east interchange Monday morning. No injuries were reported. Sidney Police investigated the incident, however, the official report was unavailable by press deadline....
The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved expanding Economic Development Funding (LB840) for Highby Forest Products. In its April 10 meeting, the city council approved funding assistance Highby’s forest products division and its outdoor sports division. On May 8, Economic Development Director Melissa Norgard stressed the two divisions are separate companies. Tuesday’s decision expands the benefits to Highby Forest Products for $67,500 over three years. In exchange, the company will be adding at l...
The Sidney Sun-Telegraph recently reached out to area election candidates. Reprinted below are responses to a questionnaire sent to candidates who will appear on the Primary Ballot. MELODY "MEL" KELLER • Name as it appears on ballot: Melody Keller • Community you live in, are running to represent: I live in Gurley and I am running for the office of Cheyenne County Assessor. • How long have you lived in Cheyenne County? I am proud to have called Cheyenne County my home for 39 years, during which...
• Name as it appears on ballot: Vickie Brown • Community you live in, are running to represent: Creek Valley Schools, Chappell, Neb. • How long have you lived in Deuel County? I have lived in Deuel County for two years and six months. • What motivates you to seek public office? The kids of the community motivate me to ensure we are doing our due diligence in preparing them for the future by providing a well-balanced education and support system for them to grow and thrive. • What experience related to the office do you bring? I bring education...
Current and former military members will be honored at an event next Saturday, May 19. The Armed Forces Appreciation Ball will feature dinner, silent and live auctions and a dance. Ball proceeds will go through Sidney VFW Post 610 to help local veterans in need. The ball begins with a 5 p.m. social, with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by remaining activities. It will be held at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 1040 Jackson. Tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple. Group tables are also available. For tickets or more information, call 3...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved an agreement for dispatch services to Deuel County. Deuel County officials recently approached Cheyenne County seeking to end their relationship with Kimball County. The agreement calls for Deuel County to initially pay 5 percent of the monthly cost of the emergency communications center. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said the share will reduce the liability proportionally for the city and county. He said the contract will likely be...
The bright and sunny afternoon was symbolic of the event as the communities of Potter and Dix came together to witness nine seniors formally complete their high school experience. The gymnasium was decorated with memories, medals and ribbons of achievements. Family and friends entered with excitement of witnessing the students' achievement. "This is the day we've all been waiting for," said Salutatorian John Thomas Herboldsheimer. "Now that is is here, I realize how much I will miss high...
Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub confirmed in a press release Wednesday that Mark M. Arledge died of several gunshot wounds and Michelle L. Arledge died of a single gunshot wound. Mark Arledge died April 16 of multiple gunshot wounds and Michelle Arledge died three days later of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. On April 19, Cheyenne County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Lodgepole Village office at 12:24 p.m. The initial contact lead authorities to 819 Bondegaard... Full story
The City of Sidney “2018 Shade for Sidewalks Street Tree Program” is taking applications from homeowners for a chance to plant a 12 foot tall tree, in the city right of way. The right of way is located typically between the sidewalk and street. Signups are open now and will continue through May 16. Plantings will occur as weather and work schedules allow in May. The City of Sidney Tree Board, which has jurisdiction over installation and removal of street trees, will review the applications. Those homeowners chosen for one of this year’s 16 tr...
LINCOLN - It seems as if spring has finally sprung in Nebraska as the National Weather Service reports there has been an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across Nebraska from late afternoon through early tonight. Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds were all in the forecast in different parts of the state. Gov. Pete Ricketts encourages all Nebraskans to monitor weather reports, listen to a NOAA weather radio and local news sources to stay aware of impending severe weather. ""The Nationa...
A recommendation by the Cheyenne County Assessor's Office to lower the percentages on which property tax values are based has been approved by the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission. Last month the Cheyenne County Assessor's Office made its recommendation to the Department of Revenue to lower the percentages on a number of property types. With the Department of Revenue's approval, the matter needed final approval from the Tax Equalization and Review Commission. Properties taxes are...
