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A Sidney woman was injured Wednesday afternoon when she and an unidentified vehicle collided at the intersection of L17J and Old Post Road. Rosella Mehling, 87, was struck in the right side and was transported to Sidney Regional Medical Center after the accident. Her condition is unknown. The Sidney Police Department is continuing its investigation....
Junior colleges offer more than a step up to a university. That is the message staff of the Western Nebraska Community College brought to the Western Community College Area Board of Governors Wednesday. The Western Community College Area Board of Governors met at the Sidney campus Wednesday. The agenda included a discussion on WNCC's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center by Paula Abbott with Nichole Peralta. Abbott said the cosmetology program closed in 2016, leaving about one-fifth of the...
LINCOLN (AP) — Nebraska lawmakers approved two dozen last-minute bills Wednesday on the final day of a contentious session that was dominated by disputes over state budget cuts, taxes and abortion. Senators ended the short, 60-day session on a positive note, even as some implored their colleagues to try harder to find agreements next year. Lawmakers spent much of the session arguing over funding cuts for state agencies, including the University of Nebraska, and a measure to ensure that federal family-planning money doesn’t go to abortion cli...
LINCOLN--Twenty-four bills were passed before the second session of the 105th Nebraska Legislature adjourned late Wednesday afternoon. Senators unanimously passed a bill that will require payday lenders to provide borrowers with more information. LB 194 will require lenders to notify borrowers in writing about the transaction date and amount, as well as payment due date and total payment due. Under LB 194, payday loans will not be allowed to exceed $500 and borrowers will have the right to rescind a transaction by the end of the next business...
The Sidney Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day with its annual tree give-away Saturday, April 28th at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. This year marks the 32nd year Sidney has been recognized as a Tree City USA community by the National Arbor Day Foundation. The celebration and tree give-away continue to be a major part of the Sidney Tree Board’s community work to maintain a healthy and diverse tree canopy in the City of Sidney. The board is offering ten different species of deciduous trees to Sidney residents including: Thornless Hawthorn, S...
The parking spaces were full along the streets surrounding the school. Adults and children entered the school well after normal class time. It was an opportunity for parents and students to experience lessons in a fun environment. Tuesday night was STEAM Night at Central Elementary School. STEAM is an educational emphasis of Science, Technology, Engineering and Arts, and Mathematics. The emphasis started with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, encouraging students to explore specific...
