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Commissioners approve intergovernmental agreement with City of Sidney for ambulatory services
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Commissioners met for it's regularly scheduled meeting on Monday in which Chairman Darrell Johnson, Vice Chair Philip Sanders and Commissioner Randal Miller... Full story
Bikers to rumble through Sidney in 6th Annual Suicide Awareness Poker Run
SIDNEY – The second leading cause of death for Nebraskans aged 10-years-old to 44-years-old is suicide, according to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS). That's roughly 1-in-13 Nebraskan deaths each year, or one person dies... Full story
More arrests made in Haupt Storage burglary
SIDNEY – Sidney Police Department (SPD) announced it made a second arrest relating to the burglary at Haupt Storage. In a statement to the the Sidney Sun-Telegraph, SPD Chief Joe Aikens explained the department has been investigating this case... Full story
SHS Freshman reels in big at SAF Nebraska State Championship
SIDNEY – Sidney High School freshman Coy Rosenbaum participated in the Student Angler Federation (SAF) Nebraska State High School Championship last weekend and took home a prize fish. On May 20,... Full story
Commissioners hear from various departments; approve contract with USDA
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday in which Chairman Darrell Johnson, Vice Chair Philip Sanders and Commissioner Randal Miller discussed a number of topics and various county needs... Full story
This years' events front and center at recent Fair Board meeting
CHEYENNE COUNTY – The Cheyenne County Fair Board (CCFB) met to discuss a number of topics, such as the various planning stages for a variety of events it is planning, improvements to the... Full story
Five local fire departments tested for certifications in Sidney
SIDNEY – Sidney Fire Department (SVFD) and four other neighboring departments tested for their Firefighter 1 Certifications (FF1) at the SFD Training Facility together earlier this month. Chadron,... Full story
BREAKING: Local 25 year-old arrested, charged with serious child abuse crimes
SIDNEY – The Cheyenne County Attorney in collaboration with Sidney Police Department (SPD), Cheyenne County Sheriff Office (CCSO) and the Nebraska Attorney General's (AG) Office announced they arrested a local 25-year-old man and charged him with... Full story
Vice Mayor announces summer resignation from council
SIDNEY – After a number of city business was discussed Tuesday at the second regularly scheduled Sidney City Council meeting, Sidney Vice Mayor Roger Gallaway announced he is retiring from Sidney... Full story
CCSO looking for information leading to arrest regarding damaged gas meter
LODGEPOLE – Cheyenne County Sheriff Office (CCSO) Sheriff Adam Frerichs announced his department is seeking information from the public regarding a damage gas meter, which was ripped out of the ground, in Lodgepole and caused a gas outage earlier... Full story
Peetz School District announces community meeting to discuss school safety
PEETZ, COLORADO – Peetz Plateau School District RE-5, Peetz, Colorado, announced it will host a community forum to discuss arming its staff members during emergency situations. In a message to the community posted by Peetz Spokesperson Leslie... Full story
Three Sidney Public Schools teachers participated in the Colfax Half-Marathon on May 19
SIDNEY – Three teachers from Sidney Public Schools dashed across the finish line in style at the Colfax Half-Marathon on May 19. Mrs. Janssen, Mrs. Bish and Mrs. Payne represented Sidney in the 13.1 mile half-marathon last weekend, which started at... Full story
South Elementary principal, SVFD splash into summer by soaking students and teachers in "Principal's Revenge 2023" prank.
SIDNEY – Sidney South Elementary Principal Rick Meyer and Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) splashed into summer with prank played on students and teachers. South Elementary Principal Rick... Full story
In a blast from the past, Potter-Dix brings back Pizza Hut Book-it program
POTTER – Potter-Dix Schools announced the Pizza Hut Book-It summer reading program is back once again and getting students excited to take adventures through their reading this summer. On May 21, the district announced students can start signing... Full story
Sidney Public Schools seeking to fill food service openings
SIDNEY – Sidney Public Schools (SPS) announced it is seeking to hire a full time head cook, part time servers and kitchen help this summer for the 2023-2024 school year. The district states those interested in applying for the job can download an... Full story
PVFD announces Memorial Golf Tournament
POTTER – The Potter Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) announced its PVFD Memorial Golf Tournament and registration is now open for four-person teams. The Memorial Golf Tournament is being hosted... Full story
Two Lose Big in Winners Heist
SIDNEY – Sidney Police Department (SPD) Chief Joe Aikens announced the department made two arrests in the Winners burglary and issued a statement. "We began working this case as soon as it was... Full story
Bikers ride to bring awareness to children's mental health on Pony Express Line
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY – Sidney Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) and Sidney Police Department (SPD) pulled out all the stops for children at Western Nebraska Community... Full story
Local Board to Deal with Vacancies
LODGEPOLE – According to Village of Lodgepole authorities, three members of the Lodgepole Board of Trustees submitted their resignations from the board earlier this month. Currently, the board consists of five members; if the board should accept... Full story
Commissioners seek bids for ambulatory services, approves motor grader purchase
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE COUNTY – Cheyenne County Commissioners (CCC) voted to have the county attorney and clerk immediately draft bid requests for a new ambulatory... Full story
Well Church unveils newly created Popkorn Express trailer
SIDNEY – Despite a healthy wind and the occasional sprinkles, the Well Church, Fox Theater, Adams Industries and Cheyenne County Chamber unveiled the newly created Popkorn Express trailer, a mobile... Full story
The pen is always mightier than the sword
SIDNEY – "With great power – comes great responsibility," Uncle Ben said to Peter Parker, aka Spiderman. There's a fine line between being a good steward of news and holding the powers that be... Full story
Lodgepole seeks new clerk
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph LODGEPOLE – The Village of Lodgepole is seeking a new village treasurer/clerk as its former clerk is no longer with the village. Village trustees heard a... Full story
SHS Cheerleader signs with Midland
SIDNEY – Sidney High School senior, Jesse Cortney, recently signed to commit to Midland University with a dance and cheer scholarship. His parents, brother, friends, fellow teammates, coaches and... Full story
Commissioners approve animal contract to house stray, dangerous animals
By A. Marie Hamilton, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHEYENNE COUNTY – At its regularly scheduled May 1 meeting, the Cheyenne County Commissioners (CCC) reviewed a number of county items, such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), heard an update... Full story
