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Sidney's wild west history of Sidney and the buildings that still stand from that and calmer eras serve downtown well these days, at least to some extent. “When they advertise like that, people stop—those that have some time,” said Tim Miller, owner of Miller Office Supply. Travelers on I-80 sometimes encounter Sidney's interesting story by accident. “They're at Cabela’s they hear or see the advertising about Historical Sidney and people who have some interest come down,” Miller continued. Dates... Full story
Sidney housing authority hopes to help alleviate Sidney's distinct housing shortage. The housing authority oversees the administration of two complexes in Sidney. Western Heritage, located on the south side of town was built in 1977 to accommodate the elderly and disabled, said executive director, Nancy Bentley. Of the 40 units at the complex, 30 of the units receive rental assistance. The 10 units that are not part of the direct rental assistance program can receive vouchers from the Scotts Bluff County housing authority, if they qualify. All...
The outbreak of equine infectious anemia in northwestern Nebraska earlier this month did not spread to any horses that came in contact with the infected herd, a cause for celebration as the summer horse show and rodeo season arrives. The herd that included the infected horses, in northwestern Cherry county is still being quarantined and will continued to be tested in the near future to ensure that the disease has not spread. Other animals that had come into contact with the infected herd have also been quarantined and tested. There is no sign... Full story
If you hit the road while drunk, you're likely to lose your license. If you hit the road while high, you might not. Although reports in Cheyenne County of driving under the influence have dropped compared to last year, incidences of driving under the influence of drugs have risen sharply, said deputy Cheyenne county attorney Jonathon Stellar. In 2012, from January to July there were 23 DUI stops in the county and no DUIDs. This year, from January to June 19 there have been 19 DUIs and six DUIDs. Stellar believes some of this can be contributed... Full story
Every so often, television comedy programs will relate tales of inept would-be criminals leaving behind obvious clues. The incidents are memorable--banks robbers leaving behind their home address by mistake, for example--but also rare. Investigative work generally involves piecing together disparate bits of information, sorting out the vagaries of witness statements (which are notoriously imprecise) and digging toward the break that leads to an arrest. That Sidney's police and deputies from the county Sheriff's Department were able to detain... Full story
So far this season, Gering has had Sidney figured out. While Post 17 only lost six times this season, Gering has been responsible for two of them - both one run games. But that was then. Sidney (13-6) erased all memories of past difficulties versus their respected district opponent with a 21-1 five-inning thrashing of Gering at Legion Field on Thursday night. Sidney's 15 hit barrage in 29 at bats gave them a better than .500 batting average on the night. Add five more who reached via a walk, two...