Forrest Hershberger

Colorado

News Reporter at KSID-FM (Sidney, NE)

News editor, writer/newseditor at newspaper in western Nebraska, interested in bicycling, missions, writing.

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Articles

E3 reps promote services before Chappell Chamber membership

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

CHAPPELL -- The Chappell Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday included a presentation by Sidney and Cheyenne County E3. E3 -- Energizing, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems -- is about helping entrepreneurs see their business concepts become reality, and business owners improve their business. The program has two paid positions: Alisha Juelfs as Entrepreneurial Navigator and Melissa Norgard as Technical and Grant Writer. "In essence, what we do is get you connected to resources.
County approves four Tourism Board grants

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

SIDNEY -- The Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday approved tourism grants for the Cheyenne County Fair, Potter Carbowl, Sidney Gold Rush Days and Cheyenne County Community Center's Wood Bat Tournament. Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kendra Mitchell said it has been four years since Sidney hosted a Wood Bat Tournament. "This tournament hasn't been held in Sidney since 2021. So, we're excited to have this back. The Visitors Committee is recommending a $1,350 grant for this tournament.
Treats combine efforts in one location

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

Beans and Steams, Price Cream to share locationSIDNEY -- Coffee drinks and confectionery desserts will soon unite in downtown Sidney. Earlier this year Adam and Lindsey Price announced the purchase of 827 10th Ave. The plan is for main floor as the Price Cream Co. store, and their home on the second floor. While opening day is still an unknown, the Prices are adding a coffee option for the location.
Sharing their story of God in everyday life

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

Young couple on a mission sharing the gospel stops in SidneySIDNEY -- They are a family of three crossing the country from coast to coast relying on their Catholic faith and support. They are both writers of different disciplines with the common goal of sharing their relationship with God and how it changes lives. Bernadette Burnett studied acting, and consequently her writing style is of a script.
Appeals Court upholds Morrill County man's child pornography sentence

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

MORRILL COUNTY -- The Nebraska Court of Appeals has upheld the sentencing of a Morrill County man on child pornography charges. In May 2024, Duane Owen, Jr., was charged in Morrill County District Court with 25 counts of possession of child pornography, 1 count of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, 1 count of third degree sexual assault on a juvenile, and 1 count of intentional child abuse.
Leyton Board seeking expert witness for school track

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

DALTON -- Facing a choice of litigation or finding funds for an extensive repair project, the Leyton Board of Education approved finding an expert witness to examine the track. The Board held a special meeting Monday including legal counsel Justin Knight, attending the meeting via Zoom, to discuss the track. Knight offered a "10,000 foot overview" of the track, including how the school district got to where it is.
Routine remodeling work results in historic find

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

SIDNEY -- A Sidney office building dating more than 100 years in history is the site of an historic find that almost stopped construction. Jessica McKay and her crew were busy updating the building when the unexpected happened, a chapter that could have stopped work for an undetermined period of time. "So we were installing some new water lines up into the back addition that's on the building. So we had to drill at an angle through the concrete foundation to get to the access points down below.
'Girls Day Out' encourages local shopping

3 weeks ago | sandhills.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

SIDNEY -- The ladies of Cheyenne County and surrounding areas were invited to shop locally at the annual Girls Day Out event Saturday. Participating businesses from all points in Sidney welcomed women to experience their services and retail offering from gifts and fashions to keepsakes waiting to be found. Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce President Joe McCarn said the event requires a lot of commitment. He said it takes a lot of prep work and local business involvement.
Leyton School Board holding special meeting regarding litigation on school track

3 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

DALTON -- The Cheyenne County School District No. 3 Board of Education is having a special meeting 6 p.m. Monday, June 2. The meeting is to be held in the high school library. The meeting will be held to discuss, consider and take action on how to proceed with the litigation on the Leyton track. The meeting will include a public comment session. In the April Leyton School District newsletter, Superintendent Matt McLaughlin concerns have developed with the track.
Bridgeport woman enters no contest on bad check charges

4 weeks ago | panhandle.newschannelnebraska.com | Forrest Hershberger

Sentencing set for July 11SCOTTSBLUFF -- Kimberly Ingersoll, 36, of Bridgeport, will be sentenced July 11 for two counts of Bad Check-$5,000 or more. Charges were filed against Ingersoll on Jan. 30 2025 related to writing insufficient checks each totaling more than $5,000. Each of the checks were used to purchase vehicles from dealerships, according to court records. According to court records, Ingersoll wrote six checks totaling almost $80,000 between March and December 2024.