Archive - May 2011 - News

The first annual Safe Kids Day Fair was held Saturday at the Whitney Commons Park and YMCA.

The Cops and Jocks fundraiser for Special Olympics Wyoming started in 2006 as a means to further promote the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Sheridan County Sheriff's Deputy Boot Hill further explains the event.

The 10th annual Sheridan Memorial Hospital Benefit fundraiser will take place tonight at the Wyo Theater in Sheridan. Foundation Executive Director Ada Kirven explains that they've got something very special planned for the entertainment.

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead recently visited Guantanamo Bay to get a glimpse of the detainment facility firsthand. Mead says that there is a lot of misconception surrounding GITMO.

In early April, the Sheridan City Council voted unanimously to uphold the decision by City Human Resources Director Heather Doke to not grant 5% wage increases for 6 firefighters from Sheridan Fire-Rescue.

The City of Sheridan wrapped up their first week of budget work sessions Friday with a look at the Human Resources department.

Over 100 people attended the first annual Wonderful Wyoming Fundraiser held at the Historic Sheridan Inn Friday night. All proceeds went to benefit the non-profit group called Guardians of the Range.

The Sheridan County Fair Association Board of Trustees approved several purchases at their monthly meeting Thursday night.

18-year-old Riley Larkins made his Initial Appearance in Sheridan County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon before Judge John Sampson on charges stemming from the Monday, May 9th incident in Sheridan County.

Dedicated volunteers who have been working tirelessly for many years are at it again, preparing for the 2011 Project Graduation event for Sheridan County School District 2 graduates.