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By the Way...What is WTA?
SIDNEY--Over the course of 2023, the company name "WTA" has been tossed around, mainly in regards to the "building swap" deal between 812 13th Avenue in Sidney (the "Big Red" building) and 1200 Pole... Full story
Only One Winners' Robbery Trial Has Been Set
SIDNEY-- One of the two people alleged to have robbed Winners in Sidney on January 2, 2023 has a trial date set in Cheyenne County District Court. A Pre-Trial Hearing has been set for January 9, 2024... Full story
Sidney Shuts Out McCook, 28-0
MCCOOK-- The Beatles broke up. The Boeing 747 was introduced. Over 100,000 people went to Washington D.C. to protest the Vietnam War. The year was 1970, and the Sidney Red Raiders defeated McCook on... Full story
Lady Raiders Struggle at Aurora Tourney
SIDNEY--A week that started with a road victory in Imperial against Chase County on Tuesday and then a split at home against Mitchell and Gering turned into a struggle at the Aurora Tournament on... Full story
Tough Week of Matches For Lady Coyotes
POTTER--Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Volleyball team has been struggling against the better teams they face while beating the lesser teams, and gaining experience the whole time with their young squad.... Full story
Tanquary Tops at UNK HS Invite
KEARNEY--Sidney senior Cross Country standout Talissa Tanquary added another win to her season's total, this time taking first place against nearly 200 competitors at the UNK High School Cross... Full story
Service Animals, Road Issues and a Christmas Lighting Event Discussed at Commissioner's Meeting
SIDNEY--The Cheyenne County Commissioners met Monday morning and went over a number of topics, with the most time being spent on a new Service Animal policy, Air Force involvement with certain county... Full story
Raiders Outlast Tigers for Homecoming Win, 42-35
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY-- It was the type of game that the loser could take consolation by pointing out NFL Hall of Fame legendary coach Vince Lombardi's famous quote about a close... Full story
Big Third Quarter Propels Coyotes Over Warriors, 53-24
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph POTTER--Potter-Dix's Coyote football team faced a game Sioux County Warriors team Friday night at Combs Field, and after falling behind at the halftime break, the... Full story
Lady Raiders Take Three Wins Over Week
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--Sidney's Lady Raider Volleyball team rebounded from a loss on Saturday, September 9 with three straight wins at home over the past week. The action started on... Full story
Lady Warriors go 2-2 Over Weekend
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph DALTON--Leyton's Lady Warriors' hot start to the season cooled this week with two losses against loaded teams, although the Leyton girls were also able to come up with... Full story
Lady Coyotes Sweep Sioux County
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph POTTER--The young Potter-Dix Lady Coyote Volleyball team is starting to gel, and after grabbing a few wins against struggling teams, got a big win Friday night against... Full story
Lady Raider Golfers Compete at North Platte Invitational
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph NORTH PLATTE--Sidney's Lady Raider Golf team hit the road on Thursday, September 14 to compete in the North Platte Invitational. Although matched up against some of... Full story
Roughriders Blank Storm, 36-0
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph CHAPPELL-- After a quick burst of points, the visitors did not wait long to get their substitutes into the action last Thursday night as the Creek Valley Storm hosted... Full story
Leyton Falls to Anselmo-Merna, 68-12
Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph MERNA--Leyton's Warrior Football team has struggled in the early going of the 2023 season, but hoped last week's victory over Morrill would give them some momentum going into their matchup with Anselmo-Merna.... Full story
Council Members Respond to Petition Launched to Stop Sale of 812 13th Avenue Property
SIDNEY--For some time now, there has been an ongoing discussion about the sale of 812 13th Avenue in Sidney to Worldwide Trophy Adventures (WTA) in exchange for their 122 Pole Creek Crossing... Full story
Raiders Break Mustangs, 56-14 Face Tough Test Next Against Mitchell
SIDNEY-- Head Coach Ryan Smith couldn't have asked for a better opening to the 2023 season, with three big wins against beatable opponents and a Red Raider team brimming with confidence as they... Full story
Lady Raiders Down Mitchell Go 2-1 At Cozad Tourney
SIDNEY--The Lady Raiders Volleyball team opened their home schedule on Tuesday, September 5 against the Lady Tigers of Mitchell. Although the Mitchell team gave a good showing, they were no match for... Full story
Lady Raider XC Beats Heat for Chadron State Win
CHADRON--The Lady Raider Cross Country team continued their success in the 2023 season with a win at the Chadron State Invitational on Friday, September 8. The boy's team also did well, earning a... Full story
Coyotes Crunch Hawks, 46-22
HAY SPRINGS--Potter-Dix's Coyote Football team started their season with two easy wins, and finally had a competitive game in September as they traveled to match up against the Hay Springs Hawks on... Full story
Lady Coyotes Win Three Over Week
POTTER--Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Volleyball team may be young, but they are starting to get in sync and play well, earning victories early in the season. They hosted a struggling Peetz Lady Bulldog... Full story
Warriors Get Win on Big Night in Dalton
DALTON-- It was a big night in more ways than one Friday night, as the Leyton Warrior Football team got their first win of the season, and at halftime legendary Leyton Football Head Coach Harlin... Full story
Lady Warriors Stay Undefeated
DALTON--Leyton's Lady Warrior Volleyball team is showing that they're the class of D2 Volleyball in the Panhandle, and after five wins over the week brought their record to 8-and-0, the Lady Warriors... Full story
Peetz Wins, Storm Shut Out in Gridiron Action
PEETZ, CO.-- The Peetz Bulldogs had a real battle on their hands Friday night as they hosted the Cheyenne Wells Tigers in 6-Man Football action. The Bulldogs improved their record to 3-and-0 as they... Full story
Bocock Off To Strong Start For Lady Storm Linksters
CHAPPELL--It must run in the family, because Kennedy Bocock is following in her older sister Jordan's footsteps on the golf course, collecting a big bag of medals during the first month of the Girls... Full story