First Christian Church in Scottsbluff is holding its final service on Sunday morning, bringing an end to 123 years of faith, fellowship and se, UPDATED: Gering Police and other agencies responded to a report of a school shooting Thursday, only to discover that it was one of a string of, The body of a rural Gering man reported missing last week has been discovered, according to information released by the Scotts Bluff County Sh, The brainchild of David and Kerri Schaff and the culinary talents of Sam Rodriguez have combined to bring the former power company building ba. More than $2,000 in cash was also seized, police said. Creighton's Shereef Mitchell dribbles down the court against Kennesaw State at the CHI Center on Friday, December 04, 2020. . Please subscribe to keep reading. It was higher than in 68.7% U.S. cities. 817 12th Avenue Sidney, NE 69162 Ph . But because state statute only allows law enforcement officers to pose as a minor, Schaub said he could not prosecute. STERLING, Colo. -- A 37-year-old man was arrested in Sterling February 10. Matt McLaughlin, started his duties as superintendent in July 2022. Calls reporting an active shooter at Gering, and across the state, netted response from law enforcement - and even Gov. SIDNEY, NE A Sidney man facing multiple felony charges related to a child porn investigation spurred on by a vigilante group has taken a plea deal, according to court records. Christopher Jordan. A Spotsylvania man found dead following a single-vehicle crash early Monday may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash, police said. The Potter-Dix High School boys basketball team will be headed to the district finals to face-off against Falls City Sacred Heart on Tuesday at Kearney Catholic High School. In the last 5 years Sidney has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime. Hoops is facing charges in Nebraska, Wyoming and Arizona. According to the affidavit, in an interview with Sidney Police, Woolery admitted to sexually assaulting the teenager three times since July 5. Blake told police he saw Martinezs vehicle leave the scene in a casual manner, the arrest affidavit said. Daniels came to law enforcements attention after a group of men, saying they were associated with a vigilante group called Predator Poachers, drove from Houston to Sidney to confront Daniels at his home on Dec. 2. You can cancel at any time. The U.S. Department of Justice said MichaelGlaspie orchestrated the scheme, marketed as an investment opportunity under the name CoinDeal. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. You can cancel at any time. He is currently being held at the Cheyenne County jail without bail. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, First Christian Church closes its doors after 123 years of service in Scottsbluff, Report of school shooting at Gering school confirmed as a hoax, Inspired by a young fan, Scottsbluff beats South Sioux City for district title, Powerhouse on Broadway serves up eclectic food in a chic, cozy environment, Swatting calls cause fear at Gering school, other districts throughout the state, Sheriff's Office attempting to locate Gering man, Veteran Scottsbluff girls team earns state trip with win over South Sioux City, Bridgeport girls leave no doubt in earning third straight district title, Bridgeport girls survive test from Lincoln Christian in C1 state quarterfinal, Down but not out: Sidney girls rally in fourth quarter to edge Beatrice, Bridgeport boys fall to size and experience of Howells-Dodge in district final, Dive team from Oregon join search for missing Aurora couple, Takin' the plunge: Dozens leap into frigid North Platte River during Panhandle Polar Plunge, Scottsbluff's new economic director says community is primed for opportunity, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Greece train crash: Public anger grows as death toll rises. The Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office has decided to end its participation on a national television show, at least for now. As the two were playing video games, Woolery began rubbing the teenage boys leg and initiated a sexual encounter despite the teenagers objection, the document states. Cheyenne County Deputy Attorney Jonathan Stellar says 28-year-old Nathan Pohl, of Sidney, suddenly attacked a man on March 2 after first greeting him at the bar. The botanical garden is also hosting live music performances and holiday-themed botanical design workshops in December. Western Nebraska man charged with hate crime. According to court documents, Cody Todd, Nicholas Hill and Calvin Aubin, all of Cheyenne, Wyo., are all facing multiple charges due to events . Sidney man arrested on 10 different charges - RIVER COUNTRY - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA NOTES: Hold . The hard question is what will the impact be to the communities. Colorado College goalie Matt Vernon stretches to keep out a shot by Tyler Weiss in the first period at Baxter Arena on Wednesday, December 09, 2020. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 50 years imprisonment. SIDNEY -- A Sidney man charged with second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend is set to be arraigned Jan. 10. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The additions come as KFC recently removed some menu items, including wings, popcorn chicken and cookies, to make room for new additions. SIDNEY -- The e3 chapter of Cheyenne County announced today the hiring of Alisha Juelfs as the new Entrepreneurial Navigator. Snow did fall b. Larry Martinez, 53, of Sidney has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mandy Kershman. Depot still stings, Dive team from Oregon join search for missing Aurora couple, North Platte teen to open sneaker shop downtown, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza, Greece train crash: Public anger grows as death toll rises. The Board of Riverside Discovery Center is preparing to re-start the search for a new Executive Director for the facility. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Per page 1; 2; 3 > Alfonso Romero. Sep 1, 2020. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. SIDNEY, Neb. The 2019 Sidney crime rate rose by 29% compared to 2018. The Sidney City Council approved a measure that could encourage contractors to build homes in Sidney. October 6, 2015. Copyright Information, Website 2023 Nebraska Rural Radio Association | All rights reserved. UNO's Martin Sundberg watches his shot go past Minnesota-Duluth goalie Ryan Fanti for UNO's second goal of the first period at Baxter Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 50 years in prison. SIDNEY -- NexGen Outfitters will be hosting a one-day workshop on the "Patriot Academy" 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Police later searched Rodriguezs vehicle and say they recovered more than 5 pounds of marijuana, two counts of psilocybin mushrooms, 17 grams of fentanyl, 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of ecstasy and multiple suspected drugs that were not immediately identified. Woolery has been in custody since his arrest on Friday. DIX -- Potter-Dix Elementary School recently announced the January students of the month. Residents and City officials came together in acommunity meeting to talk about homelessness today. Tim Blakely, an eighth grader at Adams Middle School, has taken what he learned from his online business into opening Shoe Shakk, a sneakers s. Pohl was ordered Monday to stand trial on the charge. One man was killed and another was arrested following a shooting at a work site in rural Cedar County Wednesday morning. The ceremony was performed for a UNL class, Around the World with Coffee, with most students watching online. Western Michigan's Drew Worrad gets caught up with teammate Ty Glover in the Western Michigan vs. UNO hockey game at Baxter Arena in Omaha on Thursday, December 03, 2020. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 30 at 1:30 p.m. Jamie Daniels was arrested this week after the Houston-based group drove to Sidney to confront Daniels at his home. Looking east at 21st and Wirt Streets, cars line up for blocks for the Heart Ministries drive-through food pantry on Thursday, December 03, 2020. SIDNEY -- The public is invited to meet with Western Nebraska Community College PresidentJohn Marrin, and the WNCCleadership team for an opportunity to discussWNCC andthe community. Creighton's Denzel Mahoney attempts a basket against Marquette. #3 arrested on county bench warrant; fail to appear in court; fail to appear in court; private use of city property. On December 8, 2020, Jamie L. Daniels, 46, of Sidney, was arrested and charged with Attempted First Degree Assault of a Child, a Class 2 Felony. She died at the scene. Pipes to be used for the Keystone XL pipeline are stored in a field near Dorchester, Nebraska. Court documents say that a member from the group had been posing as an 8-year-old girl an Daniels started engaging in sexual talks with the girl. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Mike Palmer, Sidney's electricity superintendent and local representative on the Municipal Agency Energy of Nebraska (MEAN) Board of Direct. SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council was presented a check for $16,825 from the Public Alliance for Community Energy Tuesday. According to the criminal complaint, the 26-year-old Sidney man is accused of subjecting "another person who is at least 12 years of age but less than 16 years of age to sexual penetration.". BRIDGEPORT, Neb. Earlier this week, Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said he couldnt prosecute Daniels for child enticement due to the way state statute is written. Creighton's Christian Bishop hangs on the hoop in the Nebraska vs. Creighton men's basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Friday, December 11, 2020. Sidney, Nebraska man arrested on charges of sex assault on a child By Sterling Journal-Advocate | journaladvocate@dfmdev.com | PUBLISHED: January 18, 2019 at 9:35 p.m. | UPDATED: May 8, 2019 at. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Court documents Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. A storm that was originally forecast to drop as much as six inches of snow on Kimball and Banner counties had turned into what was a primarily wind and sub-zero temperature event by the time it moved into the area about 10 p.m. last night. Please subscribe to keep reading. The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. There is no indication what the text message said. You have permission to edit this article. The City of Sidney announced today the Snow Emergency has been lifted. Follow us on Facebook for featured articles, photos and exclusive content and offers. Hair starts to fly as Jermaine Bell cuts the hair of Fr. SIDNEY -- The Sidney School District Board of Education approved changes to the high school's graduation requirements Monday. Isidro Alvarado, 34, is charged in Buffalo County Court with possession of more than 140 grams of meth and two . (NCN) -The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality accident involving a Sidney man near Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. Andrew Berch walks his foster dog, Shasta, a 10-year-old husky mix, along Minne Lusa Blvd., in Omaha on Thursday, December 17, 2020. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. The Kimball Public Library will be closed on Friday. Minutes later, Nebraska baseball celebrated a seismic, signature victory. He also identified Martinez from a line-up. Police arrest 3 after fatal Sidney shooting. You have permission to edit this article. Bill Vander Weele. Spotsylvania man charged with involuntary manslaughter. STERLING, Colo. -- The Logan County Chamber of Commerce celebrated business and its community Saturday. A police report says the man who was attacked had been seen holding hands with another man before the assault. SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Fair Board Monday elected officers for the 2023 year. NOTES: Hold #2 Contempt Of Court. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Martinez also has been charged with use of a weapon to commit a felony charge, a Class IC felony. Judge Randin Roland set bond at $500,000. Inside the vehicle, authorities located one occupant, who had been severely burned. The Nebraska State Patrol has released the identity of a man who allegedly shot at a Gering Police officer Thursday. I took the time to stop at a roadside diner during recent road trip. The Seward County Sheriff's Office was . Jackson Osborn pleaded not guilty in Cheyenne County Court to a charge of possession of marijuana. An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday, June 28th 2022, 3:23 PM MDT Updated: Monday, November 21st 2022, 5:30 PM MST SIDNEY, Neb. According to police, members of the Orange County Sheriffs Office responded to a home in Lake of the Woods on Thursday to investigate the death of 22-year-old Sidney M. Cramer. There was a problem saving your notification. Blake told Kershman to let the man in the door and when she answered, Martinez allegedly swore at her and shot the woman. Bond is set in the amount of $100,000 with a 10% provision. Joshua Woolery was arraigned Monday in Cheyenne County Court on a felony charge of first-degree sexual assault. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said a preliminary investigation identifies a deceased man discovered in a vehicle in Sunol as 37-year-old Walter J. Fischer, of Sidney. SIDNEY A Sidney man is accused of shooting a 30-year-old woman to death. He did not come out of the room immediately, but when he did, he found the woman on the floor, still breathing. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. . Updated: SIDNEY A 28-year-old Sidney man has been accused of committing a hate crime. A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. Sidney continues green energy participation SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council agreed Tuesday night to continue getting a percent of its energy from wind power. Pohl was ordered Monday to stand trial on the charge. Lincoln man, 32, charged with sexual assault of child; . Richland County prosecutors have charged Lyndsee Collete Brewer with deliberate homicide in connection to the death of Chistopher A. Wetzstein, a Sidney resident, earlier this year. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. The Spotsylvania and Orange sheriffs offices are continuing a joint investigation. SIDNEY -- The future of the Sidney Elks Lodge was discussed at the city council meeting Tuesday. Residents all over Nebraska are getting ready for another late-season blast of winter weather. Theodore Medina, 23, of Sidney was charged last weekend with first degree assault, a felony after an altercation between he and 51-year-old Ernest Ward, also of Sidney. Creighton's Marcus Zegarowski drives and scores against North Dakota State during their game on Sunday in Omaha. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). According to the arrest affidavit, Kershman had been at the home of Leland Blake, a friend, when Martinez came to the door. It is the kind of place that is unassuming to the focused traveler; not to the community and to the random curious. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in Cheyenne County Court. State . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. A flock of peafowl numbering close to 16 roam the neighborhood just north of Ashland Park-Robbins Elementary School on Wednesday, December 09, 2020. Sterling, Colo. -- The pandemic brought changes to society, including college enrollment. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. According to court documents, 41-year-old Toby Marx is facing charges in Cheyenne and Red Willow counties. Christopher Jordan Rodriguez, 23, is also charged with possession of illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. Schaub said that authorities were dispatched Sunday morning to a report of a burned out vehicle located just north of a driveway at 2408 County Road 135 near Sunol. SIDNEY, NE - A Sidney man facing multiple assault charges has had multiple cases bound over to district court. Raymond Hansen, 35, Sidney, appeared in Justice Court Thursday morning for the charge of deliberate homicide in the death of Terry Klein. The Merry and Bright poinsettia display, along with the 20-foot tree made of more than 700 plants, is available to see through January 3. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Eric Church, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, and Cody Johnson headline week full of entertainment. KIMBALL -- City and County officials are making plans for anticipated growth. Nebraska Bookings. STERLING, Colo. -- The Sterling Police Department is working closely with the Re-1 Valley School District regarding reports of "swatting" telephone calls throughout the state. KIMBALL -- The Kimball City Council meets 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 21. But prosecutors have charged Pohl with assault, enhanced to a felony because he is accused of a hate crime. You have permission to edit this article. . From left: Lana Melroy, Estella Davis, and Caryn Kusleika run around Zorinsky Lake on a cold Thursday morning on, December 24, 2020. Nebraska seniors hug during a senior recognition before the start of their game against Minnesota on Saturday in Lincoln. Date: 3/2 #1 Contempt Of Court. A Sidney man faces drug charges after Kearney Police found a large number of drugs in his possession during a traffic stop Thursday. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[468,60],'suntelegraph_com-box-4','ezslot_4',113,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-suntelegraph_com-box-4-0'); 817 12th AvenueSidney, NE 69162Ph: (308) 254-2818[emailprotected], Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation Bail has been set at $100,000, with Daniels required to post 10% of that amount to be released. Pohl was arrested on suspicion of said third-degree assault, disturbing the peace and criminal trespass. Western Nebraska Community College will host a series of response tours this spring, one in each of the 12 counties in its service area. Martinez is scheduled to be arraigned at 2 p.m. Thursday. By Elic Chisam. A preliminary hearing on the charges Rodriguez was arrested on Thursday will be held in Orange General District Court; a date for his initial hearing had not been set as of Friday. He told the Star-Herald, The nature of death appears to be accidental, but it is too early to rule out foul play.. By The Associated Press. Joshua Woolery was arraigned Monday in Cheyenne County Court on a felony charge of first-degree sexual assault. According to the Nebraska Humane Society there are stray roaming peafowl in the city. Manslaughter charge filed in death of Sidney man. Court affidavits give little information about a potential motive in the shooting. The investigation led to Rodriguez, who was arrested by the Spotsylvania Sheriffs Office following a traffic stop. Nebraska Extension is hosting a hands-on Calving Workshop featuring Becky Funk, DVM and Extension Specialist, and Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM and Extension Educator. They are not native, so they are offshoots of owned birds that have escaped captivity. A Spotsylvania County man was arrested Thursday and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of a young Locust Grove man, police said. The charge carries a maximum sentence of 50 years imprisonment. The Nebraska Attorney Generals Office announced Wednesday that a Sidney, Nebraska, man has been arrested after being accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a woman who posed as an 8-year-old girl online. Scottsbluff High School senior, Riley Ibero has been named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. SIDNEY, NE A man arrested in Sidney in April knows when his trial will be. Please subscribe to continue reading Tags Hate Crimes Crime. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, By Maunette Loecks Larry Martinez, 53, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mandy Kershman. After being denied access to search Blakes home, officers obtained a search warrant. Alfonso Romero. Jim Pillen. Maunette Loeks is a deputy editor for the Star-Herald. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Chadron State College Director of Housing and Residence Life Austen Stephens has been appointed as the Interim Dean of Student Affairs, according to an announcement by President Randy Rhine. A Lincoln man was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk early Tuesday for the second time in a four-hour period. The Gering City Council has awarded a bid for the Oregon Trail Park Pickleball project. According to the arrest affidavit, Daniels had removed photographs and other applications from his phone before the interview, but messages between Daniels and the woman remained on the phone. (AP) A western Nebraska man has been charged with a hate crime in the March assault of another man at a Sidney bar. The Nebraska Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday that it has arrested and charged a Sidney man accused after a vigilante group had a woman pose as an 8-year-old girl online.. An annual St. Patrick's Day party will again raise money for aCheyenne County organization. SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners will meet 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 21 at the commissioners meeting room in the courthouse. Bond is set in the amount of $100,000, requiring a deposit of 10%. Debris can be seen scatted around on Wednesday, the day after a fatal explosion at 4810 S. 51st St. Three people died following the explosion, and one person remains in critical condition. Read More No injuries in pair of grass fires around Sidney Wednesday Nebraska Sidney I-80 A lit wreath hangs in a window at Joslyn Castle as snow settles over Omaha on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2020. SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. The group of men accused Daniels of sending sexually explicit text messages and of having other social media exchanges with the woman, who is associated with the group and was posing as a child.