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Miller awarded public defender contract for Cheyenne County

For the first time in at least two decades, Cheyenne County will have a public defender after county commissioners unanimously approved awarding Sidney attorney Donald Miller a contract for the position during Monday's regular meeting.

Once contracted, Miller will serve as an independent contractor for a two-year term at a cost of $249,600.

Three other bids were received for the public defender position: Stacy Bach of Scottbluff with a two-year cost of $192,000, Steven Elmshaeuser of Sidney with a two-year cost of $336,000 and James Korth of Ogallala and Sidney with a two-year cost of $450,000...

 

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