Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

Articles from the August 9, 2017 edition


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 4 of 4

  • Governor's Whistle Stop Tour visits Sidney

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 9, 2017

    Union Pacific's Nebraska150 Express visited Sidney Saturday, bringing with it Gov. Pete Ricketts and several guests. Ricketts's Whistle-stop Tour first visited Ogallala, then continued to Gering. Mayor Joe Arterburn described the visit as an "honor" for the city. "Sidney's long colorful history is closely linked to the Union Pacific railroad, which brought industry and people of all walks of life, just as it did for so many towns that sprang up along its tracks," he said. "We are proud of our...

  • Born & Raised expands to downtown workshop

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 9, 2017

    Born & Raised Design Co. has expanded to a workshop in downtown Sidney. Originally a hobby shared by twin sisters Ashley Fehringer and Lacey Russell, Born & Raised has since become a thriving enterprise. "We make interior design, home furnishing stuff, mostly signs, but we're starting to do some furniture," Fehringer said. "My sister and I do it together, and she also does interior design. A little bit of everything." The business started April 2016, Fehringer said. "It's starting to take off,"...

  • Education in motion

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 9, 2017

    It is a hot day, another in a series of days in the saddle. But it is okay. This journey has a purpose. The ride takes several days to complete, in any kind of weather. The end result, however, is a better understanding of the Lakota people and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and frequently yourself. The Lakota Ride 2017 started July 22 in Golden, Colorado. It is a 400-mile horseback ride to Pine Ridge. It is projected to arrive in Pine Ridge on Aug. 12. Native and non-native riders are...

  • Reward increased

    Brandon L. Summers|Aug 9, 2017

    A $2,000 reward is now being offered for information about the person responsible for producing graffiti on city property in Legion Park. The reward was increased by city officials after more graffiti was found Tuesday at the Fort Sidney Road walking trail tunnel and flood drop wall. SPD Chief Joe Aikens said such vandalism will not be tolerated. "It's disrespectful and we need to find out who's doing it," Aikens said. To provide information, contact Sidney Police Department at 254-5515 or...