Get set for a busy weekend as Gold Rush Days sets up camp to both educate and entertain festival-goers June 9th, 10th and 11th.. The festival starts Friday, June 9th at 5pm with a flag ceremony and the National Anthem sang by Kelsey Arrington. An...

LODGEPOLE – Cheyenne County Sheriff Office (CCSO) Sheriff Adam Frerichs announced his department is seeking information from the public regarding a damage gas meter, which was ripped out of the ground, in Lodgepole and caused a gas outage earlier...

HOLYOKE, CO - Whether rodeo is your way of life or you are just interested in trying a rodeo event, Rodeo Bible Camp (RBC) is a great opportunity for you. Platte Valley RBC is excited to host their 17th annual camp on June 7-10, 2023 at Phillips...

SIDNEY - The Sidney Public Library and the Chadron Public Library will be working together to promote a Pen- Pal program. Children with similar interests will be paired together in hopes that through writing, life-long friendships will develop. This...

PEETZ, COLORADO – Peetz Plateau School District RE-5, Peetz, Colorado, announced it will host a community forum to discuss arming its staff members during emergency situations. In a message to the community posted by Peetz Spokesperson Leslie...

SIDNEY – Three teachers from Sidney Public Schools dashed across the finish line in style at the Colfax Half-Marathon on May 19. Mrs. Janssen, Mrs. Bish and Mrs. Payne represented Sidney in the 13.1 mile half-marathon last weekend, which started at...

POTTER – Potter-Dix Schools announced the Pizza Hut Book-It summer reading program is back once again and getting students excited to take adventures through their reading this summer. On May 21, the district announced students can start signing...

LINCOLN, NE — On May 24th, in a historic vote, Nebraska State Senators advanced LB 753, the Opportunity Scholarships Act, through the final round of debate on a vote of 33-11.  LB 753 creates a tax credit for private donations to nonprofit...

by Tiffany Jones, Center Director Sidney, NE – Kid’s Korner-The Community Center for Early Child Development has been recognized by Nebraska Step Up to Quality for its commitment to quality childcare and education. Step Up to Quality programs go...

LODGEPOLE – According to Village of Lodgepole authorities, three members of the Lodgepole Board of Trustees submitted their resignations from the board earlier this month. Currently, the board consists of five members; if the board should accept...

Hours will be from 8am until noon. Landfill charges will apply unless you have your free dump card. Free dump cards are good for residential customers only. Construction and demolition waste, commercial waste, tires and Freon containing appliances...

Held each Tuesday May 30th through August 8 from 9-11 am, Hands For Growing is designed for kids going into grades 6-8. This two-fold program uses fun activities to teach kids the skills necessary to grow a healthy garden and translate those lessons...

SIDNEY - On Monday, April 03, 2023 a 24-year-old female from Sidney was arrested for Domestic 2nd degree assault, terroristic threats and use of a weapon to commit a felony in connection with an early morning incident on the 500 block of 14th Avenue...

By Joshua Wood, Stevenson Newspapers Changes are coming to downtown Sidney, specifically around Jackson Street with more two hour limit parking. On March 28, the Sidney City Council passed Resolution 2023-03-01 which creates five two hour parking...

Sidney Cruise N Class Car club is offering a $400 scholarship for students wishing to continue their education in the automotive field. Use it to buy books, supplies, or even tools. To get an application, please contact them through...

Nancy Fawcett Memorial Library in Lodgepole received a gift of 100 new children's books, ranging from pre-k through early readers. The library was one of 100 chosen to receive this gift in 2023. The library looks to excite and foster an early...

While still meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, the governing body will now meet at 5:30 pm instead of 7 pm. The ordinance, which was passed on first reading with the three readings bypassed, passed unanimously. Mayor Brad Sherman...

With spring approaching, pesticide treatment marker flags will begin showing up on front lawns of those homeowners who contract with lawn services. Spring time is also the beginning of lawn treatment season at your city parks, greenspaces, cemetery,...