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The second murder trial held in Cheyenne County over the same number of months opened on Monday as the district court began hearing evidence. Jason Custer, 35 of Sidney, is charged with first degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Custer stands trial for the shooting death of Adam McCormick, which occurred just after midnight outside a home on San Marino Road in Sidney on Nov. 3, 2012. McCormick was 36 at the time of his death. Upon arriving on scene that night, police found...
Sidney's school board will again bring plans for a new elementary school before voters, hoping for approval of a $16.95 million bond. The measure was previously defeated in a September 2013 special election by just 105 votes. The bond will appear on local ballots as part of the May 13 primaries, with the proposed school to be constructed along Fort Sidney Rd. "While it did get voted down, it's obvious almost half of the voters are for it," Sidney Public Schools superintendent Jay Ehler said....
Sidney's youth basketball teams traveled to Kimball on Saturday for a tournament involving girls from across the panhandle.... Full story
John H. 'Catfish' Lonsdale 1924 to 2014 John H. "Catfish" Lonsdale, 89 of Kimball, passed away at Kimball County Manor, Friday morning January 24, 2014. Graveside Military Honors will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wed., Jan. 29th in the Greenwood Cemetery. No formal funeral services are planned. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tues., Jan. 28th from 1 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family to be designated to a cancer research fund. You may... Full story
Mariam L. Munson, 86 of Sidney, passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Sidney. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tues., Jan. 28th in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Mariam's name to the King's Daughters. You may view Mariam's Book of Memories, share... Full story
The following people appeared in Cheyenne County District Court on Friday, Jan. 24, before the Honorable Derek Weimer: Nikole Houser, age 24 of Sidney, appeared for presentment on a charge of Possession of Meth, which is a class IV felony. She asked for counsel. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Bond was set at $10,000 with 10 percent allowed. Anthony Kuhns of Sidney appeared for presentment on a charge of Theft. This is a class III felony.He asked for counsel. His preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Jan.... Full story
I’m on my way to Salina, Kan. to speak at and attend the annual No-till on the Plains winter conference. I always look forward to visiting with old friends and mentors at this conference. I’ve been going to this conference every year for the past 10 years and I always look forward to another learning experience. I’m part of this year’s program and I’ll work with 3 other producers around this region giving 40 tips on no-till crop production techniques in a 50 minute program. Hopefully our talk will be well received by the audience and will prov...
The Red Raiders continued their solid run of district play by upending the Scottsbluff Bearcats 44-41 on Saturday to up their record to 5-1 in Class B District 6 competition. The win also gives the Raiders their fourth consecutive overall, which leaves them at 10-5 mark overall. Saturday marked the second time this season that Sidney has defeated Scottsbluff (1-13). Depite the Bearcats record of struggles this season, they came in hungry to Cabela's Athletic Facility. In a game that was close...
The suspect who allegedly attempted to rob a Sidney bank on Friday morning was reported to be a 30-year-old Potter woman. Law enforcement authorities are releasing little detailed information on the incident, but Janetta Lenstrom was reportedly identified as the person taken into protective custody on Friday for the attempted armed robbery of Sidney Federal Savings & Loan, across from the courthouse in downtown Sidney. At least until recently she was employed by Points West Community Bank. According to reports, Lenstrom was taken to a hospital...
A talented group of class C2 basketball players from Bridgeport invaded Cabela's Athletic Facility on Friday night to try their hand against one of the panhandle's most dangerous Class B opponents. Although the Bulldogs (11-3) fought Sidney to a near draw after one half of play, Sidney wore down their guests the rest of the way, to claim a 44-34 victory. For Sidney (11-3) their school record winning streak reached seven. The Raiders have also won 10 of their last 11, with their only blemish...
Keep Sidney Beautiful presented the Community Beautification Award to Safeway on Monday morning. The award recognizes businesses for their effort in making the town more appealing to residents and travelers. Safeway was named by the KSB board for their work painting and refurbishing the outside of the store on Illinois St. Pictured, from left to right: Sue Hiett of KSB, Safeway's Charles Schouviller and Mike Senior, Cheryl Jones of KSB and Jennifer Chesser, the organization's new... Full story
Players and coaches, left to right: Zach Hellie, Josh Reimers, head coach Gary Oltmann, Brennen Cruise, David Blanke, Alex C. Frerichs, Cody McKay, Seth Schuessler, James Rushman, Kenny Ernest, Drew Brenner, Alex W. Frerichs, Jared Westman, assistant coach Steve Schumacher, Dylan Brenner.... Full story
Players and coaches, left to right (front row): Kelsey Waite, Diedra Waite, Shaela Jenkins, Kaitlyn Berner, Jessica Houk, Taylor Berner, Hope Dykman; (back row): head coach Nick Newkirk, Katy Ernest, Carly Rushman, Emily Gill, Katie Higgins, Dani McKay, Natalie Cruise, Abbe Draper, assistant coach Jennifer Hellie.... Full story
