Archive - Jan 18, 2013

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Senator to Yank Bill on Life Sentences

By The Associated Press on Fri 01/18/2013 10:50pm
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming state senator says he intends to pull a bill he had sponsored that would have ended the sentence of life without parole.

BRONC / LADY BRONC B-BALL

By Chris Foy on Fri 01/18/2013 10:33pm

The Sheridan Broncs were defeated by the Laramie Plainsmen today with a final score of 62 to 44.

The Lady Broncs won their second conference game today with a 46 to 26 victory over the Laramie Lady Plainsmen!

Mountain Lion Hunt Area 23 Closed

By Chris Foy on Fri 01/18/2013 10:31pm
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The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced a reminder Friday that mountain lion Hunt Area 23 closed January 16th. In a media release, the department says the area closed because the harvest limit of 20 mountain lions was reached.

SEEDA Begins Career and Technical Education Study

By Chris Foy on Fri 01/18/2013 08:01pm
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The Sheridan Economic and Educational Development Authority met with a consultant Friday to discuss the details regarding their upcoming Career and Technical Education Study.

Wyoming House Approves Fuel Tax Hike

By The Associated Press on Fri 01/18/2013 04:30pm
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A proposal to raise Wyoming fuel taxes by a dime a gallon has cleared its final vote in the state House of Representatives. The House on Friday approved a bill by a vote of 35-to-24. The measure now heads to the Wyoming Senate.

Hess Gift of $4.4M to Boost UW Energy Research

By The Associated Press on Fri 01/18/2013 04:29pm
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A multi-million-dollar corporate donation will help scientists at the University of Wyoming take an extremely close look at oil and gas deposits. Gov. Matt Mead and university officials announced the $4.4 million donation from the New York City-based Hess Corp. on Friday.

Should the Chief Education Officer for the state of Wyoming be appointed by the Governor?

The Bank of Sheridan
Yes
23% (130 votes)
No
69% (384 votes)
Undecided
7% (41 votes)
Total votes: 555

BIG SPORTS WEEKEND TIPS OFF TODAY

By Trevor Jackson on Fri 01/18/2013 07:08am

BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL - The Sheridan high school basketball teams will open conference play tonight the Broncs play at Cheyenne South then over to Laramie tomorrow.

Tonight's night's game with the Bison tips at 7:30 and tomorrow in Laramie at 1:30 both games can be heard live on 14-10 KWYO.

Broncs Head coach Gale Smith says top to bottom the 4-A East looks to be pretty even and every time out you've got to play well to have a chance to win.

Bill Would End Sentences of Life Without Parole

By The Associated Press on Fri 01/18/2013 07:05am
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A Wyoming lawmaker is pushing to end the sentence of life without parole, a punishment currently reserved for those convicted of first-degree murder or repeated sexual offenses. Republican Sen.

NWCCD Board Approves Adding Soccer At Sheridan College

By Aaron Palmer on Fri 01/18/2013 06:50am
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The Northern Wyoming Community College District had their January meeting in Buffalo Thursday evening, and one topic of discussion was adding intercollegiate soccer to the sports available for athletes to participate in at Sheridan College.