Archive - May 16, 2012 - News

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - An attorney for a Sheridan teenager serving a sentence of life without parole for a 2009 home invasion killing urged the Wyoming Supreme Court to find the teen's sentence unconstitutional.

Sheridan County received three bids for the 2012 County Road Improvement Project. All three of those bids came in over the engineer's estimate of $1.1 million with the lowest bid still being 20 percent over the estimate.

The City of Sheridan Public Works Department has had to make significant cuts to balance the budget to compensate for the City's projected low sales and use tax revenues. City Public Works Director Nic Bateson explains how they've been able to cut back.

The Wyoming Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the appeal of a Sheridan teenager convicted of murder in a 2009 home invasion killing.

The court on Wednesday will hear the appeal of Dharminder Vir Sen. He is serving a life sentence in the killing of Sheridan businessman Robert Ernst.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation hosted an open house Tuesday night at the Historic Sheridan Inn that gave people an opportunity to view the preferred alternative, modified alternative 4, and to offer comment and ask questions regarding the proposed North Main Interchange.

Those interested in improving their business or starting a new business are encouraged to attend a free workshop “Business Assistance After Hours,” from the Buffalo Downtown Association at their office Wednesday at 5:30 pm.

Contracts between Johnson County and Volunteers of America were agreed to in principle with one approved at the county commissioner's meeting Tuesday.

The approved contract was a renewal for VOA to provide juvenile detention and other services to the county for FY2013.

Sheridan's young generation is growing up, and Sheridan County School District #2 is responding by redistricting school assignment zones to provide maximum educational benefits to every student.

At their meeting Tuesday evening, the Buffalo City Council approved a complete makeover of the entrance and front of City Hall.

Building Inspector Toby Rhoades brought a proposal from Buffalo Glass to completely remodel the entrance and reception area of City Hall.

Every first grader in Sheridan got a free book at the Fulmer Public Library yesterday morning, courtesy of the Wyoming Reads program.