The Sidney Sun-Telegraph - Serving proudly since 1873 as the beautiful Nebraska Panhandle's first newspaper

The Cheyenne County Courthouse is becoming increasingly computerized.

Admittedly, some of it is a response to safety protocols related to the coronavirus.

Court proceedings have become increasingly virtual in response to distancing requirements. Inmates could have visits by video conferencing and department websites are adding more features to their pages, allowing customers to do business from home.

However, regardless the reason, technology, as with most things mechanical, eventually needs to be upgraded or fixed. When a computer system fails, it can be at the most inconvenient moment....