Archive - Nov 10, 2011 - News

With the U.S. House of Representatives not in session this week, Congresswoman Cynthia Lummis has had a chance to travel around the Cowboy State to meet with her constituents. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter caught up with Representative Lummis for a quick chat Thursday night.

The Sheridan County Historical Society recently received a 1st place Chapter Award from the Wyoming State Historical Society for two summer programs at the Sheridan County Museum.

A recent audit by the Wyoming State Department of Revenue of Pennaco Energy found that Sheridan County had received a sales and use tax payment of $1.27 million that was actually owed to another county.

Most of Buffalo heard what sounded like gunshots going off around town Wednesday night, but according to Buffalo Fire Chief Gomer Gammon, hot brakes and blown tires were the culprit.

The People's Assistance Food Bank will hold their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this Friday and Saturday, collecting items at stores in Sheridan.

U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi is one of ten senators introducing a bipartisan bill that would allow states to collect already-owed taxes from out-of-state retailers. The bill would target online and catalog retailers.

An annual Holiday tradition in Buffalo is set to kick off on Monday, as the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and area businesses begin selling Christmas Buttons.

The Family Crisis Center in Buffalo, the local extension of the Salvation Army, is looking for volunteers to ring bells and man the kettles for their annual Holiday fundraiser.

Buffalo City Planner Zach Montgomery has filed the necessary paperwork with the State for funding of the proposed Sports Field Complex.