Archive - Aug 2009

Forward Sheridan asked the Sheridan City Council to sponsor a grant to the Wyoming Business Council for a new facility to help start-up businesses. The proposed 9,000-square-foot building would house the Forward Sheridan offices, but the rest of the space could be used to provide a temporary location for new businesses.

Archery hunting season throughout the state of Wyoming begins one week from today. That includes elk, deer and antelope in most areas. However, it does not include wolves.

Four kids, four days, nearly 1,000 miles, and six different rivers… That’s what was involved in Joey’s Fly Fishing Foundation’s Cut Slam Adventure last week. Joey and the kids started on LeBarge Creek in southwest Wyoming last Thursday in search of the Colorado Cutthroat. All four of them caught their fish there.

Local businessman David Oakes owns and operates Captain Clean in Sheridan, and he recently embarked on a trip overseas to lend his expertise on the art of carpet cleaning.

Oakes explains what the project entailed at the University.

September 6th - 12th is Suicide Prevention Week, and there are several activities planned for Sheridan County. Sheridan County Suicide Prevention Coalition Chair Vanessa Hastings explains what the Coalition is trying to accomplish.

The message is clear. More than 90% of those recently attending a public comment forum gave a “thumbs down” on Forest Service plans for a 10-acre A-T-V parking lot on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.

CHEYENNE, Wyoming (AP) - Cheyenne Frontier Days may be drawing impressive rodeo crowds. But the financial health at the "Daddy Of 'em all" isn't so grand.

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Students heading for classes at Montana State University can expect to see a lot of construction. The school is getting a major renovation with new buildings under construction and several older buildings getting major renovations at a combined cost of $52 million.