Gipfert trial is set for mid-June

Though realizing both sides need a bit more time to finish their respective depositions, Cheyenne County District Judge Derek Weimer this morning set June 17 as the start of what looks to be a week-long trial in the child-abuse case against Nancy Gipfert.

“I have a myriad of trail dates in the summer,” Weimer told the court. “This needs to get to trial.”

Gipfert, 55, Sidney, is charged with one count of Class II felony intentional child abuse.

Her attorney, Donald Miller, requested a continuance in the case during this morning’s status hearing.

Bill Tangeman of the Attorney Genera...