Archive - Nov 12, 2012

The University of Wyoming hired the consulting firm of Greenwood/Asher and Associates to assist in the search for a new president of the university. Monday night, Betty Asher with the consulting firm was in Sheridan to receive input during a public listening session.

Sheridan Media reported last week that the Johnson County Commissioners had approved paying the legal fees incurred by County Assessor Cindy Rogers in connection with the proposed lease of water rights by the Wyoming Game and Fish and the possible tax ramifications that could have possibly stemmed from allowing the lease.

Director of the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, Dixie Johnson, visited with host Kim Love during Monday's episode of Public Pulse. Johnson gave a preview of the topic of this week's luncheon.

Over 240 Freshman from Sheridan High School gave their pledge to graduate during a ceremony Monday in the school auditorium. School District Two Superintendent Craig Dougherty explained to the students the importance of receiving their diploma.

UPDATE: 7:23 p.m.
Theatergoers can look forward to a few nights of death, love and vampires during a presentation of "Dracula." The performance is produced by Sheridan College's No Frills Theater Company and will take place November 15 - 17 at 7:30, at the WYO Theater.

This weekend, a number of employees at Sweetheart Bakeries across the country began a ten-month strike, in protest of wage cuts and lack of participation in the company's new pension plans. Chris Foy has the story.

This Wednesday's celebration event recognizing Penny Becker for over 13 years of service as executive director of Sheridan Travel and Tourism has been postponed due to a family medical emergency. The event will now take place Wednesday, December 5th.

As the new year approaches, so comes the time for the crowning of the new Miss Rodeo America. As 30 young women prepare to travel to Las Vegas, Americans have been closely watching the polls.