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Summer archery league sets sights on county fair

On a weekly basis, dozens of Cheyenne County youth have been taking up arms just outside of Sidney getting ready for action next month.

But there's no reason to duck for cover or call the sheriff's office. It's just the Cheyenne County 4-H'ers practicing their archery skills ahead of July's shooting sports competition at this year's county fair and rodeo.

"This is our third year," archery coach Kevin Wehrer said. "Our group is the largest in the Nebraska Panhandle right now."

Wehrer said in 2014, UNL Extension Educator Cynthia Gill, who oversees the 4-H programs in Cheyenne, Banner and Kimb...

 

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