Wyoming

'Unplug the Cord' for a Week of Fun
By Chris Foy on 05/18/2013 - 9:44am

The Sheridan Community Land Trust and other area non-profits are urging residents to unplug the cords, turn off the screens and enjoy being outside - with other real people - for a week of sponsored events and activities.
Ranchester, Sheridan County, Sheridan, Dayton, Wyoming

Gender Gap More Prominent in Math at NWCCD
By Chris Foy on 05/18/2013 - 9:06am

At the last board meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District, the VP of Academic Affairs presented some striking figures about a gender gap in learning at both Sheridan and Gillette Colleges.
Sheridan County, Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan Media Week in Review
By Chris Foy on 05/18/2013 - 7:55am

Here's a look at the past week's top stories from Sheridan Media News as we continue our Week in Review series.
Ranchester, Sheridan County, Sheridan, Dayton, Wyoming

Udall Tells USFS to Override Air Tanker Protest
By The Associated Press on 05/18/2013 - 7:10am

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado is urging the U.S. Forest Service to make sure a contract dispute doesn't ground large air tankers used to fight wildfires.
AP, Wyoming

Groundwater Test Proposal Gets Good Reviews
By The Associated Press on 05/18/2013 - 7:05am

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives.
AP, Wyoming

Environmentalists Drop One of Two Wolf Delisting Suits
By The Associated Press on 05/17/2013 - 7:51pm

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Environmental groups have dropped one of two federal lawsuits challenging last year's federal action that turned management of Wyoming wolves over to the state.
AP, Wyoming

The Gender Gap at NWCCD Fits the National Trend
By Chris Foy on 05/16/2013 - 11:30pm

At Thursday's meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees, vice president of academic affairs Jon Connolly presented new statistics following a two-year-long student learning assessment. He says there was a significant gender gap in student learning at Sheridan College.
Sheridan County, Johnson County, Sheridan, Wyoming

Spray-and-Run Road Rager Cited for Battery
By Chris Foy on 05/16/2013 - 10:21pm

A road rage incident on Tuesday afternoon in Sheridan ended in an unusual spray-and-run. Authorities later tracked down the perpetrator the next day. He was ultimately cited for battery. Sheridan Media's Chris Foy has the story.
Sheridan, Wyoming
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