Sidney reaches out to Colorado fire victims

Friday, Sidney High School students will be helping with fire relief efforts in Haxtun, Colorado.

A state of emergency was declared in Logan County after a brush fire destroyed more than 30,000 acres this week.

SHS students will visit businesses from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to clean away trash in exchange for a donation to Haxtun's fire relief fund.

"Students have specific areas already set up that they will be working to pick up the trash, and may be open to other business who may be interested in giving a donation to the cause," Shelby Price, SHS attendance secretary, said. "We'll fit in as many bu...