Archive - 2012 - News

National Future Farmers of America week is February 18th to the 25th and the local John B. Kendrick FFA Chapter will be doing a number of events in the Sheridan community to raise awareness of what they do.

The Ucross Foundation Art Gallery presents a new exhibit at the Bid Red in Ucross entitled, “Making Tracks” by Missoula, Montana photographer Elizabeth Stone.
There was an opening artist reception Saturday at the gallery located at 30 Big Red Lane in Ucross.

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order denying Wyoming’s petition for a rehearing en banc in the Roadless Rule case. By doing so, the Court upheld its reversal of a decision by Judge Clarence Brimmer.

In a letter addressed to Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey on February 16, Sheridan Fire-Rescue Fire Chief and Emergency Services Director Patrick Reitz recommends that his position be eliminated. Chief Reitz explains what lead to his decision.

Though a grant was initially denied to move the Free Clinic of Sheridan County into the current Sheridan County Public Health, both groups believe the move is important enough to resubmit an application for Community Block Grant Development funds.

The Sheridan County Historical Society announced that they've received a $13,450 grant from the Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation that will be matched by museum supporters, totaling $26,900.

Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey will deliver his eighth annual State of the City address next Tuesday night at Sheridan City Hall.

The annual Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow talent competition will take place this evening on stage at the Wyo Theater. Kiwanis Secretary and Emcee of tonight's event Judy Taylor says that there is plenty of talent that will be on display.

The Sheridan Ice figure skaters have been busy preparing for their upcoming competition this weekend in South Dakota. The girls will be heading east to take part in the Black Hills Gold Rush competition in Rapid City.

John Gavin, Director of the Jim Gatchell Museum in Buffalo, approached the county commissioners last week to seek new computers, a new server and IT support for the museum.