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In Honor of Those Past
Every crisis has new heroes. During the 9/11 attacks, they were the first responders running into burning and crumbling buildings as others ran out. Now, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the most visi...
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Eagle Riders Take Mental Health Message to Capitol
Deliver the message, make sure lawmakers know there is a need. That is the message of the Eagle Riders and their ride to raise awareness for Children's Mental Health. The Eagle Riders stopped in...
The Cost of the Uniform: Good Times, and Facing the Enemy
Stepping out of high school, diploma in hand, the next decision is often more education or a fulfilling occupation. Sometimes, in sifting through that stage, an unexpected opportunity occurs that...
Officials Promote Virtual Court System
When Nebraska's Directed Health Measures (DHM) set in place social limits, it also restricted typical court proceedings, and court officials learned quickly how to adapt. On May 18, the Cheyenne...
South Platte NRD May Board of Directors Meeting
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) hosted their monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. at the South Platte NRD Conference Room (551 Parkland Drive, Sidney NE) and through a Zoom meeting. Rod...
Innis Sweeps Cheyenne County
With all nine precincts reporting, voters favored challenger Matt Innis defeated incumbent US Senator Ben Sasse 1,299 votes to 737. Statewide, voters chose to keep Sasse in office 75 percent (213,806...
Renkoski Vegetation Awarded LB840 Funding
About seven years ago, Jessica and Cody Renkoski began offering a service in Sidney and the surrounding area. The service is simple in explanation, not so much in delivery. They help keep a company's...
Services Return In-House Option
The lights are returning to favorite locations in Sidney. Those favorite hangouts offering the coffees, delectable delights, and conversations with wait staff that have been put on hold for weeks are...
Ricketts Expresses Confidence in COVID-19 Response
On May 4, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. gave restaurants and cafes the go-ahead to offer limited dine-in seating, relaxing the previous Directed Health Measure (DHM) that had closed restaurants except...
Two-Vehicle Collision
Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Seventh Avenue and Linden Street at 12:40 p.m. May 7. The collision occurred when a 1997 Acura sedan traveling east on Linden Street failed to stop for a...
VA Claims Clinic Coming to Sidney
Few if any who offer their services to military service. Their experiences are unique to their duties. The uniform has an implied risk, a risk that sometimes results in injuries that follow service...
County Reopens Courthouse, With Limits
In late March, the Cheyenne County Commissioners unanimously decided to close the courthouse offices to public access. Services were limited to use of the dropbox on the north side of the building,...
Elks Lodge Awarded Historic Grant
The Sidney Elks Lodge has been awarded a $415,000 Community Development Block Grant for renovation of the Elks Lodge building. The project would focus on restoration, rehabilitation and preservation o...
Primary Election May 12
Cheyenne County voters will be facing a busy ballot for the Primary Election. Locally, county voters will be deciding on seats for the county commission, Sidney City Council, Sidney Airport...
City Approves Purchase of New Golf Course Mower
The Sidney City Council approved the purchase of a new mower for Hillside Golf Course during the council's April 28 meeting. Golf Operations Director Patrick Kilbride presented the council with three...
Council Debates Community Center Contract
Months in the making, the Sidney City Council debated how to proceed on a short-term contract with the Cheyenne County Community Center. The CCCC is under contract to administer the city's recreation...
Leyton School Board Candidate - Dave Wiedeman
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I have decided to run for the Leyton School Board because of my love and devotion to this school and community. I want to serve the...
Leyton School Board Candidate - Elizabeth Twarling
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I decided to run for the board as I would like to see our school continue to be successful and be there for all staff, students and commu...
Leyton School Board Candidate - Rol Rushman
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I've always believed that a person should give a little time to their community and civic responsibilities. So I am running with that in...
Leyton School Board Candidate - Susan Ernst
What made you decide to run for Leyton School Board this year? I was approached by numerous people in the community. What do you think the Leyton School District does well? Students in the district...
PPHD Records More COVID-19 Cases, 40 Positive, 21 Recovered
The number of people in western Nebraska confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus is increasing. However, more than half of that number have recovered and are out of isolation. As of April 22, 40...
Nine Businesses Apply for Local Funding Assistance
With the onset of the COVID-19 virus and the social distancing limits set, local businesses felt the pinch hard and fast. Businesses that depended on constant foot traffic found themselves questioning...
Commissioners Reject Truck Bids
The Cheyenne County Commissioners rejected bids submitted for purchase of a truck-trailer for the county's highway department Monday, April 20, 2020. Both bids were submitted by RDO Truck Center in...
Early Voting Application Deadline May 1
Anyone wishing to file an application for Early Voting must submit their application to the Cheyenne County Clerk by 6 p.m. May 1. Applications are available at https://sos.nebrask...
2020 Cheyenne County Republican Party: Press Release
The Cheyenne County Republican Party held their bi-annual meeting for the election of delegates to the Nebraska State Republican Convention to be held June 5 and 6 in Kearney. Due to the Covid-19 orders, the Party met by Teleconference with Chairman...
