Archive - Jul 20, 2011 - News

An operating budget of $25.9 million for fiscal year 2012 was approved Wednesday by the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees. That is about $1 million more than last year's budget.

The Wyoming Congressional Award Council will hold its annual retreat this Thursday through Sunday in Sheridan.

Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns has been busy lately with several recently completed projects and several more planned for the near future. Habitat Construction Manager Eliza Evans explains what they've been up to.

Three weeks into July means its time for the 3rd Thursday Street Festival. Downtown Sheridan Association Director, Stacie Coe, gave a rundown of this month's edition of the event.

Governor Matt Mead has asked Yellowstone National Park to allow more public access to the park during winter months, according to a release from the Governor's office Tuesday. Mead explains his appeal.

The Johnson County Commissioners, at their meeting Monday, awarded the contract to provide fuel services for county vehicles to Red Eagle Oil Co. of Buffalo.

The North American Basque Organization, or NABO, will hold their annual convention and festival in Buffalo this Thursday through Sunday.

The Johnson County Commissioners have approved a Juvenile Services Joint Powers Agreement that will now allow the entities involved to go after grants for juvenile services.