Archive - Aug 16, 2011 - News

Two months into the fiscal year the numbers look bleak for the City of Sheridan as the sales and use tax continues on a downward slope. City Treasurer Jennifer Reed explains the financial picture that the City is facing early into their fiscal year.

The Child Development Center Region 2 announced Tuesday that they received a $150,000 grant from the Daniels Fund.

Light rain has slowed the 800-acre Hoss Fire, according to a release from the BIA. The fire is burning in the Black Canyon in the Big Horn Mountains on the Crow Reservation in southern Big Horn County, Mont.

The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation announced that they have received funding to assist with the purchase of new equipment for the new Welch Cancer Center. Foundation Executive Director Ada Kirven gives us the details.

The Sheridan County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday designated Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Coleman as the Applicant Agent with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to apply for federal financial assistance.

Mother of Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, Pam Tebow, will speak in Sheridan this November. Mrs. Tebow will be the keynote speaker at the The Legacy Pregnancy and Resource Center's annual fundraising dinner this November.

School District 2 has one of the largest numbers of students entering Kindergarten classes it has had in several years, Director of Elementary Education for School District 2 Scott Stults said at Monday night's board meeting.

The Third Annual Rope For Knowledge Scholarship Roping will be happening this Saturday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

The Buffalo City Council will have their second and final meeting for August on Tuesday, and Resolutions backing grant applications for the proposed sports complex and the upgrade to infrastructure in the SW quadrant of the city will be discussed, as well as a Resolution for a lot split.

The draft of the proposed animal regulations in the county will be the topic of discussion during a public meeting at the Johnson County Commissioner's meeting Tuesday.