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After five city managers and 30 years, JoDene Houser decided to disconnect the time clock and face life at a different pace. Friday, January 8, was Houser's last day as Human Resources director and...

Marcy Jenkins, 57, of Sidney passed away at Scottsbluff Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff on Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Funeral Services will be held at 11 am Saturday January 16, 2021 at...

A little more than a year ago, the state of Nebraska had challenges of filling employment needs. With the announcement of COVID-19, the need is multiplied. Members of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce...

The Cheyenne County Commissioners in their Jan. 4 meeting approved extending benefits related to COVID-19. County Attorney Paul Schaub said the county was contacted by the Nebraska Intergovernmental...

Kenneth W. Miller, 89, passed away January 4, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff Nebraska. Funeral Services were held 10:30 AM Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Weyerts Immanuel... Full story

Esther Emma Elfriede Wittig Weber, 97, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021. She was born May 14, 1923 in Sidney, Nebraska to Fred and Elfriede Wittig. She grew up a country girl on their farm... Full story

Gena Maes, age 47, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home Monday, January 4, 2021. A private family service is planned. Cremation has taken place. You may view...

Mark Edward Thompson, age 59, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from COVID-19. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later...

On Oct. 20, 2020, Bell Pole and Lumber issued a challenge to Table of Grace and its supporters. The company offered to match gifts up to $30,000. Donations needed to be received by the end of... Full story

The storming of the nation’s capitol was not only illegal and reprehensible, but the extent of damage done to the maintenance of a viable democracy is not yet known. That afternoon did more to...

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the American people should have heard reports of the Electoral College votes being verified and shouts of excitement and probably protest. Let’s face it. No matter who won. The...

The 107th Legislative Session has now begun. I will continue to serve on the Appropriations Committee, and strive to bring common sense to how we spend your money. This year I will be introducing a...

My cowpokes and I have been reading a book called For You They Signed: The Spiritual Heritage of Those Who Shaped Our Nation by Marilyn Boyer for our character study. The day after the electoral colle...

Five members of the Sidney High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter, returned from a speech competition with awards, and just importantly experience. Angel Helms, Erika Meakins, Isis...

Sidney’s Red Raider Basketball team stumbled on the road against Gering Friday night, but recovered and earned a big home win against McCook Saturday afternoon to move their season record to...

Sidney High School graduate and basketball standout Meaghan Ross is in first year as a redshirt freshman at Chadron State, and although the Lady Cardinal Basketball team has a had a rough start to...

Sidney’s Lady Raider Basketball team halted their two game losing streak with three consecutive victories by convincing margins over the past week. After a series of games that had the Lady Raiders...

Sidney’s Red Raider Wrestling team continued their winning ways in Ogallala over the weekend, going undefeated in dual competition and earning a spot in the Championship against Ogallala. However,...