Pennington sentenced to probation, fine

Mylissa Pennington was sentenced on Tuesday to a 3-year probation term and 50 hours of community service.

The 18-year-old Sidney woman initially faced multiple felony drug charges when she was arrested in May.

Last month, however, a plea deal with the Cheyenne County Attorney's Office was announced. The charges against Pennington were reduced to four class one misdemeanors – two counts of attempted possession of illegal mushrooms, attempted possession of more than 1 pound of marijuana and obstructing a peace officer – in exchange for no contest pleas.

Cheyenne County District Court Judge Derek...