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The Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care will hold its Spring Listening Tour on "Medicaid Insights: Navigating Changes and Progress in 2024" and has a stop planned for Sidney on Tuesday, May 7, from 12-1 p.m. in the Sidney Public Library Conference Room, located at 1112 12th Ave. Information on the tour can be found at https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/MLTC-Listening-Tour.aspx....
Everyone had a lot of fun and raved about the food they tried from the Hannah Swensen Mystery Series. Recipes like Corn Beef & Pepper Jack Quiche from "Coconut Layer Cake Murder", Lakeside Stew from "Pink Lemonade Cake Murder", Magic White Chocolate Souffle from "Wedding Cake Murder", Rainbow Pickles from "Christmas Cupcake Murder", Cocolattas Cookies from "Cherry Cheesecake Murder" and so many more. Congratulations to all our Door Prize winners! Finally, a big thank you to all the Friends...
SIDNEY-On Saturday morning, April 20, the annual Tree Giveaway was held at the Legion Park Shelter House. Although the location was different this year, there was snowfall in the morning, a seemingly regular occurrence that coincides with the Tree Giveaway. Parks Superintendent Tom VonSeggern said, “Just like clockwork if it's Tree Giveaway day, we're going to have some snow.” Although there was a chill in the air, it did not dampen the spirits of those who came out to take advantage of the free...
Nebraska's net farm income is projected to fall to $6 billion in 2024 and average $6.3 billion per year across the next decade, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, produced in conjunction with the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While U.S. farm income projections topped a 2021 record with a new record in 2022 before falling in 2023, Nebraska net farm income took a fall...
UNL, Lincoln - Project partners of the Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool have launched the nationwide tool FRST, a decision-aid that provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil test phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization. The FRST project is a collaboration of over 100 soil science and agronomic professionals representing nearly 50 universities, four divisions of the USDA, several not-for-profit organizations and one private sector partner. This diverse partnership underscores the collective effort and...
To bring Sidney and Cheyenne County voters pertinent information on the County Commissioner and City Council candidates for the upcoming local primary elections to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Sidney Sun-Telegraph reached out to the candidates via email. To maintain complete neutrality and non-bias, all candidates were emailed the same questionnaire at the same time, giving them the same amount of time in which to respond with their answers. The questions and their answers appear below...
1. What is your main purpose in running for this position? 2. Have you ever held another office, if so where? 3. What are your qualifications for this position? 4. Do you have any specific goals you are looking to achieve during your term? 5. How do you propose growing local businesses? 6. What do you think about transportation and infrastructure challenges here? 7. How would you get the community more involved in decision-making for the city? 8. There have been some safety concerns and crime is...
SIDNEY--On April 13 and April 14, two separate incidents in Sidney required police and fire department intervention, and law and enforcement and the court system are now involved to resolve both incidents and determine exactly what occurred. A little after 2 p.m. on Saturday, both Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department and Sidney Police personnel responded to a disturbance at WalMart, located at 3001 Silverberg Drive in Sidney. Deputy Zachary Goodrich of the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Department...
SIDNEY – Rebecca Noble’s Cabaret Theatre returns to the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, with their new show, Songbirds, a celebration of the women who changed the face of music in the 60s and 70s. From Carol King’s “So Far Away” and “Natural Woman” to Barbra Streisand’s “Evergreen,” Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does It Better,” Dolly Parton’s “Nine to Five” and the Carpenter’s “For All We Know,” these ‘songbirds’ gave us musical moments that have endured for decades. The show will also include hits by Dionne...
The Fort Sidney chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution met April 13 at the home of Sue Spiller. A "Spring Tea" was the setting for guests from other chapters in the Nebraska Panhandle. DAR members from Point of Rocks chapter in Alliance were guests. The District 1 director, Kim Butler, from McCook was also in attendance and presented a program on membership as well as activities that promote patriotism and education of our American way of life. The local Fort Sidney chapter...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, April 20, the Sidney Shooting Park will host its annual Banquet and Fundraiser at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The banquet is a highlight of the year for all shooters in the Cheyenne County area, and this year's event will also be a great time for all who attend. Meal tickets are $15, and include Rocky Mountain Oysters, Pulled Pork and Chicken Strips. There will be firearms raffles, and Live Auction and a Silent Auction. Some of the items that can be won include a 75th...
Over 7,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests attended and participated in the 96th Nebraska FFA Convention, held April 3-5 in Lincoln. Students competed in various contests all school year to qualify for the state convention. Those winning their Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, and Agriscience Fair projects will go onto compete at the National FFA Convention against other states in their respective areas. Proficiency Area winners will also be judged at the national...
The Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) Board of Directors announced they voted to support an historic “Community Benefits Agreement” between Bold Nebraska and Trailblazer CO2 Pipeline, LLC. NeFU’s grassroots driven state policy on pipelines focuses on the fair and transparent treatment of landowners, first responders, and rural communities by pipeline companies, while not taking a position on carbon pipelines. The signing of the Community Benefits Agreement does not change NeFU’s neutral position on carbon pipelines. “NeFU’s Board of Directors a...
The public hearing on the amendments to the Districtwide Ground Water Management Area Rules and Regulations will be held Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at the SPNRD Office, 551 Parkland Drive, Sidney, Nebraska. Prior to the hearing, an information session will begin at 3:30 p.m. "The final draft has been submitted for review and comment to the proper state agencies which includes the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, and the Nebraska...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission began accepting applications for one 2024 bighorn sheep lottery permit on April 15. A $29 non-refundable application fee must accompany each application. Only Nebraska residents 12 years and older are eligible for the lottery. It is unlawful to submit more than one application in a calendar year. Residents may receive only one permit in a lifetime. The permit is not transferable. The application period began at 1 p.m. Central time April 15 and ends Aug. 2....
SIDNEY -- At approximately 12:53 am on Sunday, April 14, 2024, the Sidney Police Department, Sidney Fire Department, and the Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office responded to 1125 6th Avenue where there was a report made by a neighbor of a structure fire. At the time of the initial report, the occupant was on the premises, but not inside the dwelling. There was no one in the home, and no injuries were reported. The Sidney Fire Department is currently working with the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Cheyenne County residents generally are familiar with the Living Memorial Gardens at Legion Park, and if they’re not, once they discover the natural beauty waiting there, it quickly becomes one of their favorite places in Sidney. For many who frequent the gardens, it is not unusual to run into tourists and travelers who specifically have stopped off in Sidney to enjoy the natural beauty, as the Living Memorial Gardens has become a well-known attraction. L...
Now that it is political campaign season again, the City would like to take this opportunity to remind the candidates and the public of the following "Vision Clearance Area" ordinance. While we would like to encourage candidates to get their names out there, we also want to avoid traffic accidents that could result in injury. Vision Clearance Area No sign may project into or be placed within a vision clearance area defined by a triangle with legs of 30 feet from the point at which the...
SIDNEY--Brian Atkins of Sidney appeared in Cheyenne County Court on Monday, April 15, concerning charges of the Use of a Deadly Weapon, Making Terroristic Threats and Theft. Judge Randin Roland presided, with Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub acting as prosecutor, and Gary Krajewski representing Mr. Atkins. Mr. Atkins is currently being held at the Cheyenne County Prison, and appeared in person to answer to the charges. The first charge that was addressed was the Terroristic Threats Charge....
SIDNEY--Saturday night, April 6, a special event was held at the Evangelical Free Church where men of all ages were invited to feast on wild game, bond over hunting, and listen to guest speakers talk of the importance of fathers' handing down a spiritual legacy to their children. About 75 attendees were at the event Saturday night, braving the howling winds and blizzard conditions. The men that were able to make it out were treated to an array of delicacies, including Moose French Dip sandwiches...
An early-morning derailment on the BNSF line at Gurley caused some disruptions in traffic Tuesday morning, April 2. No injuries were reported, however the intersection of 1st Street and Highway 385 was damaged, requiring motorists to find alternate routes to cross over Hwy 385 while traveling through the area. Kendall Sloan, BNSF Spokeswoman, said that at approximately 3:24 a.m, two rail cars derailed between Dalton and Huntsman. No injuries to the crews were reported, and as of Tuesday...
Over the years, Wheat Belt Public Power District, or WBPPD, has had a variety of logos, ranging from Willy WiredHand, a cartoon mascot of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, created in 1950, to the three Touchstone Energy Guys. Sometimes sporting a sprig of wheat, then wheat with a blue halo, multiple logos have been used to represent Wheat Belt and in the name of bringing uniformity to their customers in identifying the Wheat Belt brand, their latest logo has been unveiled. WBP...
The Nebraska State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA, and six of those awards went to local area students during the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held in Lincoln April 3-5. The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members who have met very specific criteria. Members must have received the Chapter degree, been active FFA members for at least two years, completed at least four semesters of agricultural science at or above the ninth-grade level,...
Replacing females in the beef cow herd plays a pivotal role in a sustainable and profitable cow-calf operation. Analyzing the cost of raising replacements versus purchasing them can help make informed decisions. If retaining replacements, cattle producers must consider both the costs and potential returns associated with raising and integrating these heifers into the breeding herd. Here are some key financial considerations: Operational Goals and Risks Consider the operation's long-term goals and breeding objectives. Retaining heifers aligning...
An online Quicken course is being offered by Nebraska Extension for farmers, ranchers and agricultural business managers who want to learn more about the program and financial record-keeping. The course is led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and was first developed by Oklahoma State University. It leads users through hands-on sessions to develop a simple set of financial records and reports using Quicken. Exercises based on scenarios from a case farm allow participants to practice many of the s...
