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Gene Howard, 40 of Colorado, was charged with a list of violations following a tip, an investigation and a stop in Big Springs. Law enforcement officials charged Howard with possession of a firearm during a felony, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver or distribute, possession of more than one pound of marijuana, possession of marijuana without tax stamps and possession of methamphetamine—all felonies—in Deuel County last week. On Nov. 21 an informant made law enforcement aware that Howard pla...
At a meeting earlier this month, the city council approved a bid for the Fort Sidney Road federal aid project. The bids for the mill and overlay project on Fort Sidney from Highway 30 to 11th Ave. were opened Oct. 24. The state received two bids, one from Simon Contractors and one from Werner construction. “The bids were very competitive,” said public services director John Hehnke. Simon Contractors offered the lower bid in the amount of around $740,000 while Werner bid around $760,000. Hehnke requested council approval of the Simon bid so the... Full story
The kindergarten class at the Peetz school perform a play about the first Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims farming the land are from left, Logan Vallier, Sam Naegele, Rhyder Bayne, T'lela Rivera and Jaylee Nienhuser.... Full story
The kindergarten class at the Peetz school perform a play about the first Thanksgiving. From left are, Jaylee Nienhuser, Sam Naegele, Logan Vallier, Rhyder Bayne and T'lela Rivera.... Full story
Jakob Willey welcomes the Pilgrims to the first Thanksgiving.... Full story
Kensley Jo Meyer Chris and Lindsey Meyer of Sidney are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kensley Jo Meyer on July 29, 2013 at 11:03 a.m. in Scottsbluff, weighing 7lbs, 7oz and 20 inches long. She is welcomed by her big brother, Cash Christopher. Kensley's grandparents are Mark and Jean Meyer of Sidney and Lenny and Patty Peterson of LaMoure, ND. Her great-grandparents are Adeline Peterson of Jamestown, ND and Leroy and Darlene Alber of Marion, ND.... Full story
Robert Y. Dorwart, age 79 of Scottsbluff and former Sidney resident, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has been held. Memorial services will be at a later date with Military Graveside Honors in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to the Night of Hope or the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. You may view Bob’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. A complete obituary will be published when avail... Full story
Obviously this is Thanksgiving week. You know and fear the stories: six lane highways running bumper to bumper, even past the mall exits; airport security lines clogged by once-a-year novices clumsily untying shoes or elbowing their way back through the masses to toss a jacket on the conveyor belt; hour long waits to pay for a tin of cranberry sauce as someone up ahead grills the cashier about turkey recipes. AAA Travel Services anticipates that more than 43 million Americans will venture 50 miles or more to gather with family, watch a little...
6 Western Conference Volleyball Abbi Porter Sidney Cody Rowley Sidney Kennedy Cyza Alliance Taylor Peters MItchell Mikaela Karpen Mitchell McKenna Zulkoski Mitchell Kaylee Spreier Gering Savannah Walker Gering Makayla Castro Scottsbluff Maaryn Davis Chadron Peyton Hinn Chadron Ashlea Kerr Chadron Honorable Mention Sarah Mahr Sidney Maddi Porter Sidney Emily Jensen Alliance Aspen Reifschneider Mitchell Kady Lower Mitchell Kelsea Prieels Gering Katie O’Boyle Gering Chesney Walker Scottsbluff Amy Colburn Scottsbluff Jayden Garrett Chadron C... Full story
Carol Mason of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Sidney presented Larry Nelson with the Excellence in Community Service Award on Tuesday morning. Nelson was nominated because of his service to fellow veterans. He has written articles telling veterans' stories for local newspapers, among many other things. Nelson is also a collector. He has 42 mannequins clad in different service uniforms. "He continues the DAR's mission to promote patriotism," Mason said. This award is given any... Full story
