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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — It sounded more like a bad episode of a bad reality series than the NFL. The Denver Broncos had agreed to a new contract with Elvis Dumervil. Then they hadn’t. The culprit — well, that all depends on whose version of events you want to believe. But a fax machine was definitely involved. Back together for offseason workouts without the man who has accumulated 631⁄2 sacks for the franchise over his six healthy seasons in Denver, Dumervil’s ex-teammates all agreed that they’ll miss their erstwhile pass rusher, team captai...
KALI ROBB: At a track and field meet in Gothenburg, Sidney’s Kali Robb broke the school shot put record--her own--with a throw of 41-11. The mark put her atop the field. She also took second in discus. PAXTON EHLER: In his first tournament with the Rocky Mountain Fever, an elite summer basketball squad, Sidney standout Paxton Ehler scored 23 points to lead his team to a win. He added 15 in the next contest. OTHER STANDOUTS: Nick Conger, At Gothenburg, Conger took first in the high jump c... Full story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson are among the singers set to pay tribute to this year’s eclectic group of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Aguilera and Hudson are scheduled to perform in honor of late disco queen Donna Summer at Thursday night’s 28th annual induction ceremony at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Summer is among this year’s eight inductees, which also include rockers Heart and Rush, singer-songwriter Randy Newman, rap group Public Enemy and bluesman Albert King, as well as Lou Adler and Quincy Jone...
NEW YORK (AP) — If you love a good burger, you might think George Motz has the best job ever. He crisscrosses the country as the host of Travel Channel’s new series “Burger Land,” looking for the best burgers in America. He consumed 70 burgers in the three months it took to shoot the first season, exercising regularly to accommodate his indulgence. Now he’s temporarily staying away from burgers to give his system a break. Still, he said in a recent interview, “I crave a burger every single day.” One thing he stressed, however, is that all burg...
Starfest is many things to many people. This weekend’s Denver event features the likes of Ben Browder, Avery Brooks, Melissa McBride, Seth Gabel, Julie Caitlin Brown, Nicole de Boer, Deep Roy and David Boop, amongst others. The convention will also include areas that feature the RobotFest, ComicFest, DigiFest, GameFest, HorrorFest and RoboFest. Admission to all of these will be included in the StarFest ticket purchase. Tickets to ComicFest only may be purchased for $10 per day or $15 for all three days with children under age six free. There w...
There are fits and starts to the pacing, soft spots in the script and some obvious sampling--to borrow a phrase from the music world. Somehow none of this matters. Oblivion benefits from some very big plus factors: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman (together for the first time), some ethereal visuals and exhilarating effects. Part of the draw is Cruise himself. Love him or hate him, the actor has a rare ability to dominate action films. Cruise crafts and performs most of his own stunts with the dedication of a true adrenaline addict. This role places...
As a self-proclaimed movie-buff, I pride myself on seeing the latest movies on a pretty regular basis. The last six months have seen a handful of motion pictures that simply cannot be ignored. Here are my personal top five movie rentals that are sure to make a rainy (or snowy) night in a whole lot better. 5)“Django Unchained” - Rated R - If you’ve never seen a Quentin Tarantino film, this is full disclosure right up front. Anyone who is even a little squeamish should probably avoid his work. That being said, Django offers a glimpse into the l...
There is something enigmatic about this Nebraska brew. You embrace toasted bread, sweet and almost chocolaty malt, sweetness and something lowdown like chalk on the nose. Yet there’s a subtle bite indicated in there somewhere, akin to pine needles or marinated cherries—it’s difficult to pin down. The flavor is equally involved. Spicy pepper and bitterness prickles your palate and dissipates, leaving a casual, swaggering cocoa powder ease that edges more toward toffee than malted milk. Toasted bread crust comes to mind, as well, before the h...
13 Front St. Potter 308-879-4227 Open: Daily 10 a.m.-late Bag’s is the sort of place every village needs. The corner bar and steakhouse in Potter is dark, sometimes rickety – enough so to send a nervous quiver through the spine of any first time visitor. Yet it is also vibrant and colorful, glowing with local character. More importantly, the narrow kitchen turns out some impressive dishes. Take their farm yard cheeseburger, for example. At a half pound (you can order more petite patties) the...
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Several labor unions say more than $400,000 in contributions by Walmart Stores Inc. since 2010 helped bring about the creation of an unusual taxpayer-paid subsidy last month to help employers offset a higher minimum wage in New York. Senate Republicans, who had long opposed an increase in the minimum wage along with some business groups, called the unions’ claim “complete and utter nonsense.” Republicans senators never had any conversation with Walmart on the issue, spokesman Scott Reif said. In March, the Legisla...
Next week, we observe Earth Day. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day has grown into an international movement whose goal is to raise awareness of the need to take action to sustain a healthy, sustainable environment. You can do your part through recycling and other measures, but you can also apply some of the lessons of Earth Day to your financial situation — and, in particular, to your approach to investing. Give these ideas some thought: • Make the most of your existing resources. One of the most valuable lessons of Earth Day deals with the n...
For most of us, our first glimpse into the horrors of the Boston Marathon tragedy came through the lens of Boston Globe photojournalist Steve Silva. In two minutes and 42 seconds of video, we see and hear what happened as one explosion follows another and the air fills with smoke and then screams and then a cascade of shouts and sirens. The Boston Globe quickly posted Silva’s video, and to say it went viral feels exactly right, as it not only spread images of the attacks but also infected our hearts. Shock, fear, loss, grief — all of this swe...
I’m from Boston. Over the years, I lived in two apartments within a stone’s throw of Monday’s bombings. Over the years, I stood and cheered marathon runners countless times. I know every square inch of the area in all the pictures, which is hardly unusual. It’s the center of Boston. My nephew was around the corner when the explosions went off. This week’s terror hit home for me. And what to do? That is always the question. Do you stop going to sporting events? Cultural events? Outdoor rallies? I was raped around the corner from where the bombs...
The Senate’s defeat of gun control overhaul left many seeking answers to what went awry. After all, the measures voted down were supported by a strong majority of Americans. One – the bill to clarify gun trafficking laws – even reached the floor with verbal support from the National Rifle Association. It received 58 votes. just two shy of the necessary 60. The effort to expand background checks, which drew the approval of a vast majority of citizens, fell 54-40. The ban on military-style assault rifles and the attempt to limit ammunition clip... Full story
Ruth M. Lopez 1921 to 2013 Ruth M. Lopez, 92, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sidney. The services for Ruth have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Ruth Marie Lopez was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on April 2, 1921, the daughter of Bill and Esther Menge. She later moved to North Dakota and then later to Montana w...
Jerry B. Hickman 1949 to 2013 Jerry B. Hickman, 63, of North Platte, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013, with his family by his side at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Sidney to Chester and Evelyn (Johnson) Hickman. Jerry graduated from Sidney High School in 1968, where he participated in track and ran at the NE State Track meets and also played in the band that traveled to the Rose Bowl. He later graduated from Kearney State College in 1972. He was united in marriage to Lynette M. Pittac...
Eleanor Marie ‘Cookie’ Carlson 1922 to 2013 Eleanor Marie “Cookie” Carlson, 90, beloved wife, mother, grammie and great-grandma was called home by her Lord on April 6, 2013 in Sidney, at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 1:32 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Christ United Methodist Church in Sterling, Colo., where she became a member in 1950. Rev. Ed Bigler III will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Peetz, Colo., Cemetery. Visitation will be at Chaney-Reager Funeral...
LINCOLN (AP) — Some University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have joined a NASA competition in Huntsville Ala., where they will launch a rocket they built. The UNL Rocket Team is competing in its second University Student Launch Initiative contest. The Nebraska team is vying against more than 30 college and university teams. Last year the team placed third for altitude closest to the goal. Launch day is Saturday. NASA plans to provide live coverage on the social web service UStream, including embedded Twitter feed (hashtag (hash)1MileHigh) s...
GRAND ISLAND (AP) — Opponents of a massive Canada-to-Texas oil pipeline converged on a snowy Nebraska town Thursday for a critical hearing on the project, but they already were preparing possible acts of civil disobedience should President Barack Obama ultimately approve it. Despite a spring storm that brought sleet and snow to Nebraska, the U.S. State Department hearing in Grand Island drew more than 1,000 people from the around state, as well as activists from outside the region who consider Nebraska a key battleground over the Keystone XL pi...
Sidney finished first as a team in their division at the Chadron State Scholastic Contest on Friday, April 5, with 20 participants earning top 25 percent placements. The 2013 Scholastic Contest is a proud and honored tradition at Chadron State College. For the 53rd year, the Scholastic Contest recognized the academic achievement and talents of high school students from throughout Nebraska and the surrounding states. A student’s selection to participate in the contest is an indication of his o...
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Coinciding with the Health and Wellness Fair at the Cheyenne County Community Center this Saturday, members of the Frank Welch Masonic Lodge are teaming up with law enforcement officials to provide the Nebraska Freemasons Child Identification Program, also known as CHIP. The program will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon or until the last group has gone through at the center, according to lodge member Scott McDaniel. The program is endorsed by the State Troopers Association of Nebraska, the Nebraska Sheriff’s Association, the Nebraska Dental A...
Sidney has been pelted with snow and ice recently, leaving some to wonder when spring will ever make its lasting appearance. This morning, Public Services Director John Hehnke and Police Chief Joseph Aikens kept watch over the main intersection as semi trucks made their way back onto the now open interstate. Hehnke said that the interstate opened back up at approximately 6 a.m. this morning and it appears that it will stay open. “They have given us information that the winds are going to pick u... Full story
The following winter safety reminders were provided by the Nebraska Department of Roads and highly advised when driving in dangerous winter conditions: • When traveling outside of a business or residential district, it is unlawful to follow a highway maintenance vehicle (snowplow, truck or grader) more closely than 100 feet when it is plowing snow, spreading salt or sand, or displaying a flashing amber or blue light. If conditions permit however, drivers may pass a maintenance vehicle. • Snowplows cause soft snow to swirl. It can become dif...
