Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

What began as a routine training night quickly became the real thing for members of the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department and Sidney EMS.

June 20, 2026Updated: June 20, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

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Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

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Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

Regional

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Approved in Nebraska, severe storm emergency declaration now heads to D.C.

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

State

Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

Tornado Watch added for southern Nebraska Panhandle as severe weather threat intensifies

ArtWorks opens doors to northeast Nebraska creativity

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