Mountain lion sightings reported near Sidney

Two mountain lion sightings have been reported near Sidney, Cheyenne County Sheriff John Jenson said Monday.

One sighting was approximately five miles southeast of Sidney. The other sighting was on the north side of Sidney near the Cheyenne Villa Apartment Complex, Jenson said in a press release.

Code Enforcement Officer Joanie Matthes said this is not a common occurrence.

"In 16 years, this is only the second call on a mountain lion," Matthes said.

Local law enforcement looked for signs of the reported mountain lions, but at this time could not confirm nor deny the sightings, Jenson said in t...