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The Cheyenne County Commissioners signed off on a sports event grant approved by the Visitors Committee.

The Visitors Committee recently wrote a grant process designed to support sporting events. Tourism Director Kevin Howard said the tournament is a three-day event with more than 40 teams and exceeding 2,500 spectators.

“It's right in line with our way to spend funds,” Howard said.

The commissioners also approved the Sidney High School FFA chapter hosting an event at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. The FFA Labor Auction, silent auction and dinner will be held 6 p.m. Feb. 12 in the 4-H...