Archive - May 19, 2011 - News

Both Sheridan and Johnson County remain under a flood watch that's expected to last throughout the weekend. Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Coleman says that Leopard Street in Sheridan is typically the first to flood, and that Big Goose Creek remains low in that area.

Thursday's Sheridan City Council budget work session involved several components that included Sheridan Travel and Tourism, the Police Department and Municipal Court.

Johnson County, Kaycee and Buffalo are facing possible flooding in the next couple of days especially, and through the next couple of weeks depending on how the weather shapes up.

Horses being brought into Wyoming must be inspected by a veterinarian within 72 hours of entering the state.

With the National Weather Service predicting upwards of 4 inches of rain in the next several days, the likelihood of flooding in low lying areas in Sheridan County is anticipated.

Wednesday's Sheridan City Council budget work session was the second half of the Water and Sewer Utility presentation that focused primarily on privatization of capital projects and proposed rate increases.

Each spring, the students in the Drama and Music program at NSI Academy in Sheridan present a year-end production at the WYO Theatre, culminating graduation and family visit day.

In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation establishing National Public Works Week, which is being recognized around the Country and locally all week long.

Photo Imaging Center in Sheridan will be hosting a “Cash for Cameras” event this Friday and Saturday. Store Owner Neil Hoversten explains that this is an opportunity for people to get something for that outdated camera or lens.

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns' Buffalo Chapter will have their annual garage sale starting Thursday and running through Sunday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo.