No changes to ambulance standby services in county

Although some Nebraska school districts are being asked to pay for ambulance standby services at sporting events, there are no planned changes for local schools.

At Cheyenne County school districts, ambulances are present at home football games as a safety precaution in case of injuries.

Officials from all four school districts within Cheyenne County said the services are provided for free and there’s been no discussion of a charge being implemented.

Sidney School District Activities Director Mike Brockhaus said for home Raider football games, Emergency Response Care provides an ambulance...