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  • City, county in spat over work at Post Commander's Home

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 16, 2014

    Some who revere historical accuracy were perplexed when they learned about replacement of historic windows in the Fort Sidney Post Commander's Home. A concerned citizen recently informed the city of Sidney that the windows in the building were removed and sold, replaced by historically inaccurate vinyl windows. The Commander's Home is owned by Cheyenne County and operated by the Cheyenne County Historical Society, which is funded by the county as well as through donations. Although the city has...

  • Kimball man held for assault of Sidney woman

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 16, 2014

    A Kimball man faces charges of strangulation, terroristic threats and criminal mischief, all class four felonies, for assaulting a Sidney woman last weekend. Colten Goetting, 21, reportedly assaulted the woman repeatedly on Saturday July 12. When the woman reported the crime on Sunday, the responding officer reportedly noticed bruises on the woman’s arms, a mark on her neck and that her left eye was swollen and puffy. The fight reportedly began when the two were driving to the alleged victim’s apartment and the woman told Goetting to quit try... Full story

  • Open for business

    Caitlin Sievers|Jul 16, 2014

    The section of 10th Ave. between Illinois St. through the Jackson intersection is now open to traffic. The street was closed for about two months in order to replace the concrete pavement and outer portions of sidewalks.... Full story

  • Court Briefs 07-16-14

    Jul 16, 2014

    The following people appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, July 14, before the Honorable Randin Roland: Gary Vannatter Jr., age 25 of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI 1st Offense and Chem Test Refusal. Both are class W misdemeanors. He asked for a continuance to Aug. 11. A jury trial is set for Sept. 5. Jamie Holtz, age 27 of Sidney, appeared for a pre-trial conference on a charge of DUI-D 1st 2nd Offense, a class W misdemeanor. A pre-trial conference has been scheduled for July 28. Michael Anderson, age 21... Full story

  • Community Calendar 07-16-14

    Jul 16, 2014

    Ongoing Ladies Chamber Farmers Market at Hickory Square every Saturday during summer (through Sept.) from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Any Vendors with produce or crafts are welcome! Contact Margaret Lienemann at 254-7343 for info. School Supplies Sign-up Holy Trinity’s Table of Grace is now registering children who are in need of school supplies for the 2014-2015 school year. This year they will be donating basic school supplies for children in grades K-6. Every child will receive the same supplies (i.e. pencils, crayons, scissors, rulers, etc.). T... Full story

  • What can investors learn from the All Stars?

    Edward Jones|Jul 16, 2014

    Baseball’s best players gathered in Minneapolis this week to participate in the All-Star Game. If you’re a fan or even a “weekend athlete,” you can admire these players for their abilities, even if you — like the vast majority of humanity — can’t hope to duplicate them. But if you’re an investor, you may be able to learn some practical lessons from the All Stars. So let’s look at a few common All Star traits to see how they might apply to investors: • Consistency — All Stars typically don’t just have a few good weeks or months — they tend to b...

  • Sidney Stingrays Results: Bridgeport

    Jul 16, 2014

    Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Freestyle 9 Bowcut, Lily 30.65 14 Tafolla, LilyAnha 36.31 17 Runge, Rylee 1:02.78 18 Ahrendt, Dakota 1:03.79 Girls 8 & Under 50 SC Meter Freestyle 2 Westby, Kayla 57.64 6 Jaggers, Aspen 1:02.59 Girls 8 & Under 100 SC Meter Freestyle 1 Jaggers, Aspen 2:21.36 2 Bowcut, Lily 2:36.54 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC Meter Backstroke 2 Leeling, Karsyn 28.36 4 Jaggers, Aspen 30.89 14 Tafolla, LilyAnha 43.24 19 Ahrendt, Dakota 1:03.66 Girls 8 & Under 25 SC MeterBreaststroke 1 Westby,... Full story

  • Preparing for districts

    Will Korn|Jul 16, 2014

    Sidney players gather around coach Mark Onstott for instructions before Tuesday's practice session.... Full story

  • Preparing for districts

    Will Korn|Jul 16, 2014

    Skyler Arent prepares to throw.... Full story