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A team from Sidney High School will represent the Panhandle for the Nebraska Envirothon Contest. The Sidney team will compete at the state envirothon meet at Lied Lodge near Nebraska City on April 27. The first place team comprised of Logan Uhlir, Ryan Birner, Brenner Keane, Hannah Rapp and Spencer Ellwanger, and they earned the state berth with a score of 115 on Feb. 10 at the contest held in Gordon. There were 43 students who competed in the split regional contest. Schools who participated inc...
Cabela’s on Thursday reported an increase in revenue and decrease in sales for its fourth quarter of 2015, and reported that net income decreased over $2 million for fiscal year 2015. The company also said that its process to “explore and evaluate a wide range of strategic alternatives to enhance value for the company’s shareholders” that was announced Dec. 2, 2015, is ongoing. No decision to sell all or part of the company was announced. Cabela’s on Thursday reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year, which included...
Cheyenne County commissioners approved the establishment of a truancy diversion program on Monday which will coincide with a collaborative attendance plan by Sidney Public Schools. There are a few types of diversion programs already implemented in Cheyenne County. The county offers a four-hour defensive driving program for minor traffic violators and the juvenile court has a misdemeanor diversion program. The truancy diversion program gives juveniles in some cases the choice between going to...
Students in Sidney's North and South Elementary Schools' 'Act Of Kindness' collected canned food to replenish the food pantry and give back to the community. Pictured front row, from left, are students Isabelle Herrod and Amelia Mazour. Pictured back row, from left, are Rick Meyer, Kylee Kampfe, Timm Lindemann and Reagan Fish....
Matelda Torres, 94 of Denver, passed away at the Miller Memorial Care Center Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Memorial services and inurnment were held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, in the Olinger-Highland Mortuary, 10201 North Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229-2021. Local condolences may be dropped off at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel. It was mom's wish that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matelda's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. You may view Matelda's Book of Memories, leave... Full story
Alvin Robert Lukesh, 84 of Sidney and former Kimball resident, passed away at his home Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Alvin's wishes were for cremation to be held and no formal funeral services. Private family services will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent in care of the family at 1244 King Street, Sidney, NE 69162. Friends may view Alvin's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of... Full story
Ongoing The Elks Lenten Fish Fry will be held every Friday between Feb. 19 through March 25, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., located at 1040 Jackson St. in Sidney. … A memorial account has been set up at American National Bank (Main Bank and Drive up locations) for Tabitha Davis. Donations can be made to: “Tabitha Davis Memorial Fund” to help defray expenses and to benefit twin daughters “Emmersynne Joy & Ellyeaunnah Grace”. … UPCOMING Math Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on: Monday, Feb. 22 at the North Elementary and Monday, Feb. 29 at the South E...
Dear Editor, I see they want a name for the water park. As much as the taxpayers are being hosed on this project and how big it is, they need to call it The Hose Monster. Jack Schilling Sidney...
BASKETBALL Thursday, Feb. 18 Potter-Dix girls vs. South Platte 6:30 p.m. (D2-11 subdistrict at Gering High School) Friday, Feb. 19 Leyton at Garden County (boys only) 4 p.m. Peetz at Fleming 4 p.m. Wallace at Creek Valley (boys only) 5 p.m. Sidney at Alliance 5:30 p.m. Potter-Dix at Minatare (boys only) 6 p.m. WRESTLING Friday, Feb. 19 State meet at Omaha 9:30 a.m. CST Saturday, Feb. 20 State meet at Omaha 9:30 a.m. CST...
A pair of Sidney wrestlers are headed to the semifinals of the Class B Nebraska state wrestling tournament in Omaha. Trey Arellano (106) and Derek Robb (152) advanced to the semifinals of the state tournament, while Kaden Vowers (113) and Cody Hofrock (220) fell to the consolation rounds. Arellano, a freshman, opened the tournament Thursday morning with a win by fall in 4:44 over Jarrett Cline of Mount Michael Benedictine. He kept his record unbeaten and moved to 44-0 on the season with a win ov...