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  • Victims of Vandalism Demand to Be Heard

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY--On Tuesday, August 6, a meeting was held at the Cheyenne County Attorney's office between representatives of the Living Memorial Gardens at Legion Park and the Cheyenne County Attorney's office. The meeting was called due to frustrations surrounding the recent spate of vandalism that has been occurring at the Living Memorial Gardens, and the lack of communication between the County Attorney's office and the Living Memorial Gardens group. Living Memorial...

  • Leeling Honored as Gatorade Player of the Year

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    SIDNEY--The Sidney Board of Education met on Monday, August 12, for their monthly meeting. Before the start, there was a brief District Hearing to allow for public input and discussion on District Policies including Safety and Security, Teacher Evaluation, Attendance, Parental Involvement, Student Fees, and Bullying. All of these policies can be reviewed at www.sidneyraiders.org. There were no comments or questions from the public about these policies at the hearing. The group adjourned the...

  • Hwy 30 Motorcycle Accident Involving Two Kansas Men Results In One Fatality

    Barbara Perez, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    Barbara Perez Sidney Sun-Telegraph SIDNEY, Neb. - At approximately 1:10 pm on August 7, 2024, emergency responders were paged to an accident at mile marker 63 on US Highway 30 between Sidney and Sunol. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, two motorcyclists were eastbound on U.S. 30 highway near Sidney. Don Sewell, age 67, of Caney, KS was piloting a 1995 Electra motorcycle and was in the lead position with Bardin "Bard" Cade, age 74, of Coffeyville, Kansas trailing Sewell riding a 2013 Road...

  • The More You Gnome: Local Donation Puts Smiles on Senior Faces

    Kelsey Arrington, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    SIDNEY- As an addition to the Congregate Meals Summer program, a generous donation by local pottery shop Elston House, added to the summer festivities featuring indoor picnics and root beer float gatherings with a collection of "to-go" traveling gnomes. Representatives of Congregate Meals selected 15 meal clients to receive and then decorate and paint the gnomes which were then fired in the kiln at Elston House. After, they were returned to begin their "gnome place like home" life in local...

  • Fixing the Governor's Tax Plan

    Steve Erdman, State Senator, 47th District|Aug 15, 2024

    The Governor's new property tax relief plan for the special session is in deep trouble. Last Thursday the Legislature voted to adjourn until Monday, August 12, in order to fix several problems in the bill and to garner more support for it. LB9 along with AM51 is getting tossed about like a wave of the sea without enough votes to get it passed. It is not my intention today to sink the Governor's property tax relief bill; instead, I want to save it. Last Thursday I offered Nebraska State Senators...

  • Recovering From Mistakes

    Bryan Golden, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    As careful as you may be, you will make mistakes. Although it's not possible to live mistake free, there are effective strategies you can use to recover from your mistakes. Let's start by considering basic causes of mistakes. You are impatient and act too quickly. You lack knowledge or expertise. You don't have enough information to make a sound decision. You make a decision based on wrong information. Regardless of the cause, you need to recover from your mistakes. Once you have recovered, you...

  • Will I Fight For Equality?

    Bill Benson, Columnist|Aug 15, 2024

    Students will walk back into school soon and settle themselves into a small desk. Once seated, each girl and each boy will stare at a series of math story problems, or long pages of difficult-to-read text on science or history, plus the dreaded weekly compositions in English. To those anxious students I say, "Embrace those compositions. Do not let them intimidate you. Let your light shine. Present your opinions, your ideas, your humor. Lay aside your fear of ridicule from your peers. Show your...

  • Delta Dawn When the Light Comes On: Week 33

    Ivy Joy Johnson, The Joy Mission|Aug 15, 2024

    "The testing of your faith produces patience, so let patience have her perfect work that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing." James 1:2-4 Ever prayed for money to come and solve your financial problem or advance your vision? James warns of 'asking amiss' 4:3. Praying without knowledge of God's promise is to invite wrong solutions. Not believing in the heart, or worse, desiring your own way, causes vision to drift into darkness and money with it. First, understand God doesn't have...

  • Kriesel Farms in Gurley Holds Annual Seed Preview

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    GURLEY--Kriesel Certified Seed in Gurley held its annual "Seed Preview" event on Tuesday morning, August 13. A crowd of over 60 people attended to hear the latest developments in wheat and millet seeds. On hand was Cody Creech, UNL Dryland Specialist, who gave a talk on the Wheat Streak Mosaic. Amanda Easterly a UNL Research Assistant Professor spoke on wheat variety data, and Jenna Zahller of Perry Brothers Seed out of Ovid, CO spoke about marketing millet. Door prizes and fresh cinnamon rolls...

  • New Focus For September Nebraska Soil Health School

    Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC|Aug 15, 2024

    The Nebraska Soil Health School will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20. Hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the schools are designed to build upon soil-related knowledge and practices for growers, crop consultants, ag professionals, and others. The program will focus on integrated crop and livestock system goals and objectives that might affect soil health management with the following...

  • Lower Electricity Costs to Spur Economic Growth for Families and Farms Across Nebraska

    Aug 15, 2024

    WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA is moving forward in the awards process with a new clean energy project through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. Secretary Vilsack announced that SE Municipal Solar LLC in Nebraska has been selected to move forward to receive nearly $30 million to build eight solar photovoltaic generation facilities totaling 18.72 megawatts. The facilities will produce enough electricity to power more than 1,700 residential homes throughout...

  • National Night Out Brings Sidney Together for 5th Year

    Kelsey Arrington, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    It was a night of celebration and community on Tuesday, August 6th as PlainsWest CASA brought Sidney together to commemorate a night out. The well-attended event, which took place at the Aquatic Center, served as a way for our small town to enjoy an evening out enjoying one another's company while getting to know the names and faces of law enforcement and emergency service workers. Serving over 450 hotdogs and bratwurst fresh off the grill was Chief of Police Joe Aiken, and community and city...

  • PVFD Memorial Golf Tournament Scores Big Success

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    POTTER--The 2024 Potter Volunteer Fire Department Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament was held August 10 at the Prairie Pines Golf Course in Potter. With 17 teams participating this year, three separate flights of golfers were necessary. In the championship flight, a scorecard playoff was necessary as two teams each finished with a score of 44. First place went to the team of Lane Juelfs, Jeff Halley, Mike Halley, and Mark Monheiser, and then second place went to the team of Brandon and...

  • Guns Top Hoses in Annual Charity Softball Game

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    (NOTE: In the print edition, the result of the game was incorrectly reported as a Firefighter team win. The Police team was able to overcome an early five run deficit and win the game. We apologize for the error.) SIDNEY-- On Saturday afternoon, the annual Guns N Hoses charity softball game pitted the Law Enforcement team against the Firefighter team in a matchup that had egos and pride on the line, but was held to raise money for the Night of Hope Walk for Cancer. The Guns overcame a big...

  • Sidney's Trails West Tap Pool League Players Qualify for Nationals in Orlando

    Dakota Kuhns, Special to the Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    SIDNEY--Trails West Tap held its annual Title Holder event at the Sidney Elks Lodge on June 7-9, with 16 qualified 8-ball teams and 8-ball Singles qualifiers. Teams from Kimball, Sidney, Ogallala, and Hayes Center came to Sidney to compete for a chance to go to the Tap Nationals in Orlando, FL, from October 28 through November 3. In round-robin qualifying, Wild Rock 8 playing out of The Rock Sports Bar took the number 1 seed with 10 wins. Pocket Pounders from Ogallala and Good Times from Kimball tied for the number two seed with 9 wins. Half...

  • Haupt Landscaping Takes it All!

    Aug 15, 2024

    Haupt Landscaping won the 2024 Sidney Adult Co-Ed Softball League's Division 1 End of Season tournament Mon August 8, 2024. Otto Goodrich, youngest (and cutest) Team Captain in the league, pictured above at home plate wearing Pampers, is proud of his players and a season well done!...

  • LAW ENFORCEMENT UPDATES

    Aug 15, 2024

    SIDNEY POLICE DEPARTMENT August 03 ● 12:19 a.m. Bar Check, The Rock, 1540 10th Ave ● 1:19 a.m. Citizen Assist, Fort Sidney Apartments ● 2:07 a.m. Open Business Check, SRMC ● 3:41 a.m. Suspicious Person, 1300 Block Village Way ● 7:25 a.m. Disturbance, 2300 Block El Rancho Rd ● 10:53 a.m. Motorist Assist, Maverik, 655 Cabela Dr ● 11:17 a.m. Traffic Accident-Hit & Run, 1400 Block Linden St ● 11:42 a.m. Follow Up, Walmart, 3001 Silverberg Dr ● 12:39 p.m. Traffic Stop, 11th Ave and Pasadena Pl ● 1:01 p.m. Harassment, Salvation Army Thrift Store,...

  • Cheyenne County Courts Short Format Calendar

    Aug 15, 2024

    8:15 a.m. - Kraus, Tessa J (STATUS) Status of Prelim - Theft CIVF 8:15 a.m. - Folkerts, William L (PT) CR24-245 DUID-2nd off; WM 8:15 a.m. - Bowen, Martin (PT) CR24-230 Asslt, DTP; IM, IIIM 8:15 a.m. - Lohman, Steven (PT) CR24-235 Obstruct PO, DTP; IM, IIIM 8:15 a.m. - Lohman, Mark (PT) CR24-236 Obstruct PO, Asslt, DTP; IM, IM, IIIM 8:15 a.m. - Kraus, Tessa J (PT) CR23-439 3rd deg dom asslt, DTP; CIM, CIIIM 8:15 a.m. - Green, Cody (BONDFORT) CR22-549 Nonres DUS; CIIIM 8:15 a.m. - Grauberger, Larry (ARR) Status of Prelim - Poss Meth CIVF 8:15...

  • A Transition of Season: Keep Sidney Beautiful Welcomes New Executive Director

    Kelsey Arrington, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    The heat of summer has hit its peak sizzle, as we enjoy the last remnants of summer's lush color and bloom. As we await the magical transformation of fall and experience the change in seasons, Keep Sidney Beautiful has passed the baton to its newest Executive Director, Michelle Haun. Already experienced in sowing the seeds of positive change in the community, Haun has spent the last year inspiring local youth and the surrounding areas to "get up and recycle" during her time as Educational...

  • Night of Hope Brings Glow to Sidney

    Kelsey Arrington, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    Survivors, and those celebrating them , gathered on the sidewalk of Legion Park's pond Friday, August 9th for Sidney's annual Night of Hope walk for the cure. Surrounding those survivors were luminaries, serving as physical reminders for those we have lost. A night coupled with tears of joy and remembrance, Night of Hope serves as a yearly reminder of the great unspoken battles fought day after day. Beginning the night was the survivor lap, a visual reminder of the precious time that we...

  • Air Force Holds Town Hall Meeting at Sidney High School

    Mike Motz, Sidney Sun-Telegraph|Aug 15, 2024

    SIDNEY-- Representatives from the U.S. Air Force and Northrop/Grumman were on hand on the evening of August 7 to answer questions from Cheyenne County residents about the Sentinel Missile Project. After opening remarks by Lt. Col. Eric Green of Warren Air Force Base, Taylor Wharton, Acquisition Program Manager from Hill Air Force Base in Utah fielded questions from those in attendance. Most questions concerned specific circumstances that individual landowners had, like easement and fencing...