Monday, February 24th 2020, 8:13 PM CST. Christopher Jordan Rodriguez, 23, is also charged with possession of illegal drugs with the intent to distribute. Republishing, rebroadcasting, rewriting, redistributing prohibited. State . (AP) A western Nebraska man has been charged with a hate crime in the March assault of another man at a Sidney bar. SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council was presented a check for $16,825 from the Public Alliance for Community Energy Tuesday. You can cancel at any time. Martinez also has been charged with use of a weapon to commit a felony charge, a Class IC felony. A former Fremont Police Department sergeant left his job after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her home while he was on duty. The Seward County Sheriff's Office was . Scottsbluff City Council has voted to change its utility collections. Derartu Olana hosts an Ethiopian cultural coffee ceremony at Tiru Ethiopian Restaurant in Lincoln on Friday, December 04, 2020. A Sidney, Nebraska, man accused of sending sexually-explicit messages to a woman posing as an 8-year-old girl online is scheduled to be sentenced on charges later this month. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. During questioning, Martinez said he had become angry over a text message sent by the victim prior to the shooting. Former Bayard clerk accused of embezzling from cemetery district A former. Tuesday, June 28th 2022, 3:23 PM MDT Updated: Monday, November 21st 2022, 5:30 PM MST SIDNEY, Neb. A preliminary examination hearing in Justice Court is scheduled for Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. Hansen's first appearance in District Court is Sept. 14 at 8:30 a.m. You can cancel at any time. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Also on the play is UNO's Ryan Brushett and Minnesota-Duluth's Louie Roehl. A Sidney, Neb. Daniels was arrested shortly thereafter by officers of the Sidney Police Department and is in custody. Nebraska's Wan'Dale Robinson is folded up in a tackle by Minnesota defense. 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. An arrest warrant was issued the afternoon of December 8, 2020. Andrew Berch walks his foster dog, Shasta, a 10-year-old husky mix, along Minne Lusa Blvd., in Omaha on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Sidney celebrates its first state win since 1984. . Larry Martinez, 53, of Sidney has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mandy Kershman. 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. The U.S. Department of Justice said MichaelGlaspie orchestrated the scheme, marketed as an investment opportunity under the name CoinDeal. Eric Church, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, and Cody Johnson headline week full of entertainment. Man Arrested & Charged in Sidney, Nebraska. Bill Vander Weele. 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 Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Brutally Assaulting Woman, Bridgeport falls short of title game with OT loss to Adams Central, Final Teen from 2021 West Overland Shooting Sentenced, Scottsbluff girls fall in round one at State Tournament, Regional West Recognizes International HPV Awareness Day. Larry Martinez, 53, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mandy Kershman. Court documents say Tracy Hoops will have a jury trial on August 19-20, in Cheyenne County. Minutes later, Nebraska baseball celebrated a seismic, signature victory. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Officials with the Logan County Fair & Rodeo announced Monday they've addedthe Casey Donahew Band to the night show lineup at the 2023 fair. The charge stems from Daniels questioning by police on Dec. 2. STERLING, Colo. -- A 37-year-old man was arrested in Sterling February 10. There will also be delivered meals. Use at your own risk. Chadron State College students Allison Acosta of Tucson, Arizona, and Cole Martinez of David City, Nebraska, each won two awards from the Black Hills chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Feb. 17 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Blake identified Martinezs vehicle, which officers found parked at his home. 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Communities are preparing for the snowstorm due to hit the Panhandle region tonight into tomorrow morning. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), NPHS teacher waives preliminary hearing on 3 felony sex-abuse charges, Fifty years later, the loss of North Plattes U.P. Woolery has been in custody since his arrest on Friday. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. According to the Nebraska Humane Society there are stray roaming peafowl in the city. You can cancel at any time. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Creighton's Denzel Mahoney attempts a basket against Marquette. Isidro Alvarado, 34, is charged in Buffalo County Court with possession of more than 140 grams of meth and two . KIMBALL -- City and County officials are making plans for anticipated growth. Arctic air that has been piling up in the Dakotas the last 24 hours is going to be released southward into the Sidney area when a winter storm system slides through southern Montana and Wyoming the Tuesday. More than $2,000 in cash was also seized, police said. 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. Service business will continue; "DP Electronics will bring our business to you". You have permission to edit this article. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Published: Jun. City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Contact her at 308-632-9054 or by email at maunette.loeks@starherald.com. Joshua Woolery was arraigned Monday in Cheyenne County Court on a felony charge of first-degree sexual assault. A 45-year-old Sidney man who has gained notoriety after being targeted by a group called Predator Poachers has been charged with Felony Attempted First Degree Assault of a Child. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Daniels was arrested shortly thereafter by Sidney police and is in custody. SIDNEY A 28-year-old Sidney man has been accused of committing a hate crime. (KNEP) - The deadline to register for the Generational Transition Workshop presented by the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research & Extension Center is fast approaching. SIDNEY A western Nebraska man has been charged with a hate crime in the March assault of another man at a Sidney bar. Dave Korth at Tu-Cheveux Salon at 6912 Maple Street on Monday, December 21, 2020. 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All rights reserved. They are not suited for winter and actually can get frostbite. SIDNEY -- Police are investigating a two-vehicle that occurred at Toledo Street and Fort Sidney Road at about 4:20 p.m. today. The Nebraska Attorney Generals Office will assist the Cheyenne County Attorneys Office with the prosecution of the case. 817 12th Avenue Sidney, NE 69162 Ph . Orange Sheriffs Maj. Michael LaCasse declined to release any information regarding the cause or circumstances surrounding Cramers death. 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. Cheyenne County Attorney Paul Schaub said a preliminary . SIDNEY Two Sidney teen-agers were arrested early today in the disappearance and death of 16-year-old Casey Hutsell. Please subscribe to keep reading. KIMBALL -- The Kimball City Council meets 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 21. Sidney continues green energy participation SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council agreed Tuesday night to continue getting a percent of its energy from wind power. Nebraska Extension is hosting a hands-on Calving Workshop featuring Becky Funk, DVM and Extension Specialist, and Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM and Extension Educator. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Please subscribe to continue reading Tags Hate Crimes Crime. Huyett celebrates new office in Sidney, Dr. Richard Jantz retires from cardiovascular medicine, Inventure Day offersstudents a taste of business, Two arrested after more than 100 lbs of marijuana found in traffic stop, KSID-FM KSID-AM 1340 | 836 10th Ave | Sidney, NE 69162. 0. The U.S. Air Force plans to upgrade the missile defense system in the area and western Nebraska communities are seeking funds to prepare for it. The UNO vs. Creighton men's basketball game at the CHI Health Center in Omaha on Tuesday, December 01, 2020. If convicted, Martinez faces five to 50 years in prison on the weapons charge. 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. SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. 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Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 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. Updated: Firefighters responded to a report of a barn engulfed in flames southeast of Sterling Saturday morning. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Nebraska seniors hug during a senior recognition before the start of their game against Minnesota on Saturday in Lincoln. 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. The Nebraska Attorney Generals Office will assist the Cheyenne County Attorneys Office with the prosecution of the case. You can cancel at any time. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Matt McLaughlin, started his duties as superintendent in July 2022. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Fair Board Monday elected officers for the 2023 year. Craig Johnson, 46, waived his preliminary hearing Thursday. An investigation continuing, with the Nebraska State Fire Marshals Office, assisting. 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. SIDNEY -- The Sidney City Council agreed Tuesday night to continue getting a percent of its energy from wind power. SIDNEY, NE - A Sidney man facing multiple assault charges has had multiple cases bound over to district court. Please subscribe to keep reading. Lincoln man, 32, charged with sexual assault of child; . Increasing reports of 'swatting' in Nebraska. SIDNEY, Neb. 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 details released on arrest of Cheyenne County Deputy Attorney. Korth decided not to cut his hair until a vaccine was developed for the coronavirus. SIDNEY A western Nebraska man has been charged with a hate crime in the March assault of another man at a Sidney bar. But prosecutors have charged Pohl with assault, enhanced to a felony because he is accused of a hate crime. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a Sidney man after his body was found in a burned vehicle. 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.. BRIDGEPORT, Neb. It is the kind of place that is unassuming to the focused traveler; not to the community and to the random curious. The Kimball Public Library will be closed on Friday. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sidney is 240 to 1. However they can survive with "support" which can be neighborhoods putting out food and allowing them to roost in warmer areas like on buildings with heat coming off. Manslaughter charge filed in death of Sidney man. . The Board of Commissioners voted to approve a memorandum of understanding for a proposed casino and horse racetrack during its meeting. Please subscribe to keep reading. Man Arrested & Charged in Sidney, Nebraska Posted: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 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. 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. A Lincoln man was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk early Tuesday for the second time in a four-hour period. SIDNEY, Neb. Fr. Here's the latest winter weather information, including weather alerts, road conditions, and storm closings and cancellations. NOTES: Hold . The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Bond is set in the amount of $100,000 with a 10% provision. A police report says the man who was attacked had been seen holding hands with another man before the assault. You have permission to edit this article. By The Associated Press. Cars approach a snowflake tunnel at Santa's Rock N Lights at Werner Park in Papillion on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The Cheyenne County Sheriffs Office is investigating the death of a Sidney man after his body was found in a burned vehicle. The Board of Riverside Discovery Center is preparing to re-start the search for a new Executive Director for the facility. 817 12th Avenue Sidney, NE 69162 Ph: (308) 254-2818 . Creighton's Shereef Mitchell dribbles down the court against Kennesaw State at the CHI Center on Friday, December 04, 2020. A Sidney man faces drug charges after Kearney Police found a large number of drugs in his possession during a traffic stop Thursday. Western Nebraska Community College will host a series of response tours this spring, one in each of the 12 counties in its service area. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). NCN SportsNow News Sidney man arrested on 10 different charges A 50-year-old reportedly attempted to break into a Sidney home, made terrorist threats, and told Police he killed a dog. 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. According to the affidavit, in an interview with Sidney Police, Woolery admitted to sexually assaulting the teenager three times since July 5. 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. 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.. Sidney has reason to celebrate with the Lady Raiders heading to State, and Sidney Public Schools is calling March 2 a remote learning day in response. Leyton School District's new superintendent is most of the way through his first year. The ceremony was performed for a UNL class, Around the World with Coffee, with most students watching online. It. SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners will meet 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 21 at the commissioners meeting room in the courthouse. Nebraska Bookings. Hoops faces two counts of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and a drug possession charge in Nebraska. . A Scottsbluff man was arrested on two counts of distribution of a controlled substance. In the last 5 years Sidney has seen decline of violent crime and decreasing property crime. Read More No injuries in pair of grass fires around Sidney Wednesday Nebraska Sidney I-80 The Nebraska State Patrol, Sidney Police Department and Cheyenne County Sheriffs Department are involved in the investigation. The additions come as KFC recently removed some menu items, including wings, popcorn chicken and cookies, to make room for new additions. 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. Isidro Alvarado (Photo courtesy of Buffalo County Jail) KEARNEY, Neb. 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. The game, that was supposed to be played today until a mid-week blast of winter w. The Panhandle Public Health District has a few tips to keep peoples hearts healthy during American Heart Month. From left: Lana Melroy, Estella Davis, and Caryn Kusleika run around Zorinsky Lake on a cold Thursday morning on, December 24, 2020. #3 arrested on county bench warrant; fail to appear in court; fail to appear in court; private use of city property. Alfonso Romero. {{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 A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. You can cancel at any time. BOND: $1000 Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Cheyenne County Deputy Attorney Jonathan Stellar said third-degree assault charges against Nathan Pohl have been. 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). Chadron State College graduate students pursuing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree will have the opportunity to apply for $10,000 stipends thanks to a $490,500 award CSC received from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska. 12, 2022 at 10:38 AM PDT. SIDNEY Western Nebraska authorities think two men were arguing about $160 in drug money when one man fatally shot the other early Saturday. Marx is charged with two counts of misdemeanor domestic assault and one . A poinsettia at the Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha on Saturday, December 19, 2020. I took the time to stop at a roadside diner during recent road trip. 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. Blake said he had been in an office at the time. Sidney man charged in investigation spurred by vigilante group. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Authorities say they seized multiple illegal drugs and more than $2,000 in cash following a traffic stop in Spotsylvania County on Thursday. 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. The men confronted Daniels, circulating a video of the confrontation. There was a problem saving your notification. Copyright 2023, Local Chamber Helping Veterans Get A Business Advantage, Winner of the 2022 Chamber Holidays in Hickory Window Decorating Contest. Inside the vehicle, authorities located one occupant, who had been severely burned. Kershmans mother, Renita Kershman, said Martinez and Kershman had recently been involved in a relationship. Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Dirk Chatelain: Driven by the story, mine at The World-Herald has come to an end (for now at least), From 'Inside Edition' to 'Good Morning America,' Nebraska cheerleader inundated with national interviews, Time to move? The class of the first-degree murder charge has not yet been determined, with a Class I felony or Class IA felony listed on the complaint. Some parts 2023 Advameg, Inc. Crime rate in Sidney, Nebraska (NE): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map. Please subscribe to keep reading. Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. SIDNEY, NE A man arrested in Sidney in April knows when his trial will be. Larry Martinez, 53, of Sidney has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mandy Kershman. 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. The family of Joseph Sloan, 37, of rural Gering, announced February 25 that Sloan "is no longer with us on this earth.". The 1918 depot's demolition on Nov. 1, 1973, ended a colorful 55-year history that included its immortal role as home of North Platte's World . An arrest warrant was issued yesterday afternoon and Daniels was arrested shortly thereafter by officers of the Sidney Police Department and is in custody. Discuss Sidney, Nebraska (NE) on our hugely popular Nebraska forum. On Wednesday, December 2, Sidney Police Officers arrested Jamie Daniels, 45, of Sidney, for the offense of Child Enticement, according to a release from the Cheyenne County Attorney's office. A member of the Spotsylvania County school board was arrested Thursday on two charges, including a felony offense. After being denied access to search Blakes home, officers obtained a search warrant. 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.