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SIDNEY--Over the course of 2023, the company name "WTA" has been tossed around, mainly in regards to the "building swap" deal between 812 13th Avenue in Sidney (the "Big Red" building) and 1200 Pole Creek Crossing. Many people don't know what WTA is, some know a little, mainly that it is an outdoor recreation company, with some type of connection to Cabela's. But there is far more to the company than just recreation. WTA is a world-leader in providing hunting and fishing adventure packages to... Full story
DALTON- It's that time of the year again and the village of Dalton has held its traditional Fall Festival. Even though the village was founded in 1909, it wasn't until 1921 that they gathered for their first Fall Festival. Several generations have been part of a custom that has been kept alive after all these years. This year, fall was celebrated with an event coordinated by a committee comprised of Sarah Brenner, Jeff Hartwig, Dani Van Anne, and Ashton Van Anne, overseen by Kayla Wells. Many... Full story
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SIDNEY-- One of the two people alleged to have robbed Winners in Sidney on January 2, 2023 has a trial date set in Cheyenne County District Court. A Pre-Trial Hearing has been set for January 9, 2024 at 1 p.m., and if a plea agreement has not been reached, a Jury Trial will be held on January 22 and 23, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. Doetker has been charged with two counts of aiding and abetting, a class III felony, and additionally first degree criminal trespass, a class I misdemeanor and criminal... Full story
NDOC - Road work on the I-80 Sidney eastbound rest area, near reference post 51, began September 25, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Kingery Construction of Lincoln is the contractor for this project. Work includes the construction of a new rest area building. No traffic will be permitted in the rest area. Anticipated completion is October of 2024. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and to put phones down.... Full story
SIDNEY - Gospel and Christian music fans should circle 6:30 p.m., on September 29 on their calendars. On that date, Nashville, TN gospel act Ernie Couch & Revival, will be in concert at the Church of the Nazarene, 1445 Jackson St, in Sidney. Three generations will be bringing a mixture of 20th Century gospel classics and originals to town. Known across the United States and Canada for their live music, good humor and genuine spirit, the group has been described as refreshingly different, and a lot of fun. Jason Couch stated, "We want to reach... Full story
The Grand Island Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (GIDCCW), in response to their 2023 Resolution to support the Eucharistic Revival in local diocese and parishes, has put together a tour across the diocese of the Eucharistic Miracle Boards from Spirit Catholic Radio. St. Patrick Catholic Church in Sidney will host the Spirit Catholic Radio's Eucharistic Miracles of the World exhibit from September 29th-October 4th, 2023. This exhibit features 39 beautiful panels that highlight some of the... Full story
One of the biggest problems facing states today is empire building. Empire building is the mentality of growing governmental entities without regard for the best interests of the community or the interests of private taxpaying citizens. Many managers of governmental entities and directors of state agencies view their mission in terms of expanding the reach of their organization, and that is not good when it hurts the community or affects the standard of living of their constituency. So, today I... Full story
John Fetterman's Senate legacy is now set -- he's the guy who made it possible to dress like a slob. What the Missouri Compromise was to Henry Clay, what the Second Reply to Hayne was to Daniel Webster, what the Civil Rights Act of 1957 was to Lyndon Johnson, Carhartt sweatshirts and baggy shorts will be to John Fetterman. The Pennsylvania senator is the poster boy -- if self-indulgent sloppiness is your thing -- for the Senate dropping a dress code that required senators to dress in business... Full story
“The feasts of the Lord which you (Moses) shall proclaim to be holy convocations are My Moeds (holy days).” Days of feasting and worship were put in place by God to mystify and confound the enemy so that their wranglings were ignored as the Hebrew people feasted, rejoiced and praised the Lord. Seven such feasts began with Passover and ended with Succoth, each year. The joy of the Lord is STRENGTH that the adversary cannot comprehend. Nehemiah 8:10; John 1:5 Succoth begins September 30th thi... Full story
Some people possess a talent to peer deep into the future. In Biblical times people called them prophets. In the Middle Ages, people believed them wizards. Today they are economists who make projections based upon previous business data. Thomas Paine was an unknown writer in Philadelphia, fresh off the boat from England, but he peered deep into the future, more than did others already here. In 1776, in “Common Sense, Paine wrote, “We have it in our power to begin the world over again. A sit... Full story
Dear Editor, I don’t normally do this, write a letter to the editor that is. But I wanted to give you a public show of support and to thank you for the opinion piece “Community Arbi-Traitors” that ran last week in this paper. It’s about time people start getting more vocal. I am so sick of hearing about that group everywhere I go. I haven’t heard one positive thing by anyone, and it sure does seem like they only exist to stir a pot. Fortunately, I do not watch them on Facebook, but I do share mutual friends who screen shot their articles and co... Full story
MCCOOK-- The Beatles broke up. The Boeing 747 was introduced. Over 100,000 people went to Washington D.C. to protest the Vietnam War. The year was 1970, and the Sidney Red Raiders defeated McCook on their way to a Western Conference Championship. 53 years later, the Red Raiders finally topped the Bison again, a long drought finally satisfied by an all-around dominating win. The Red Raiders scored a touchdown in every quarter while the defense held firm, only allowing 192 yards rushing yards... Full story
SIDNEY--A week that started with a road victory in Imperial against Chase County on Tuesday and then a split at home against Mitchell and Gering turned into a struggle at the Aurora Tournament on Saturday where the Lady Raiders dropped two of three matches. On Tuesday, September 19, the Sidney girls traveled to Imperial to match up against the Lady Longhorns. The Chase County team has struggled all season with only two wins prior to facing Sidney, and surprisingly battled hard against he Lady... Full story
POTTER--Potter-Dix's Lady Coyote Volleyball team has been struggling against the better teams they face while beating the lesser teams, and gaining experience the whole time with their young squad. The past week was challenging for the Lady Coyotes, with a triangular on Tuesday, September 19, tournament play on Saturday, September 23, and an away match against Banner County sandwiched in between. The Lady Coyotes traveled to Wallace last Tuesday, and matched up with the host Lady Wildcats and... Full story
KEARNEY--Sidney senior Cross Country standout Talissa Tanquary added another win to her season's total, this time taking first place against nearly 200 competitors at the UNK High School Cross Country Invite at Kearney Country Club on Monday. Tanquary finished with a time of 20:14.21, about fifteen seconds faster than the second place runner, Liston Crotty of Auburn. Tanquary's finish led Sidney to a 9th place finish among 29 teams. Freshman standout Kylee Kampf placed 20th with a time of... Full story
