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Wyoming Police: 11-Year-Old Boy Leads High-Speed Chase

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 10/02/2009 08:03am

RIVERTON, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming police say an 11-year-old boy led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase reaching up to 100 miles per hour in a large SUV.

Wyoming Sports Group Preps for Swine Flu

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 10/02/2009 08:00am

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - As swine flu spreads around the state, the Wyoming High School Activities Association is discussing how a swine fl outbreak might impact statewide culminating events.

Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild Opens 54th Season Tonight at the Carriage House

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 10/02/2009 07:40am

Opening the Sheridan Civic Theatre Guild’s 54th season will be “The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds,” written by Paul Zindel and directed by Malcolm Wallop. This is Paul Zindel’s best known play, winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1971.

High School Principal Honored As Distinguished Alum

By Kurt Layher on Fri 10/02/2009 05:05am

It’s homecoming weekend at Sheridan High School but SHS Principal Dirlene Wheeler will be conspicuously absent from many of the festivities. Wheeler has her own homecoming celebration to attend where she is the guest of honor. She is one of five graduates of Chadron State College graduates with successful careers that are being given distinguished alumni awards tomorrow.

Fire Prevention Week Starts Sunday

By Kurt Layher on Fri 10/02/2009 04:55am

Next week is National Fire Prevention week and the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Department is planning events throughout the week. This is one of the times throughout the year when firefighters get to spend time with local school kids. Sheridan Fire Marshal Brian Songer says that over 500 kids are expected to tour the Fire Station next week.

Sheridan Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charges

By Kurt Layher on Fri 10/02/2009 04:48am

A 20-year-old Sheridan man pleaded guilty to burglary charges in 4th Judicial District Court yesterday. In early August, Kyle Giacometto broke into Big Sky Cycles on Main Street and took a Kawasaki motorcycle.

Game And Fish To Honor Former Senator Malcolm Wallop With Special Ceremony Today

By Ron Richter on Fri 10/02/2009 12:05am

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to a special dedication ceremony today where they will honor a former U.S. Senator from Wyoming. Game and Fish Information Specialist Warren Mischke.

Hospital Auxiliary Wins Statewide Award

By Ron Richter on Thu 10/01/2009 08:34pm

The Wyoming Hospital Association held its annual convention in Sheridan this week. At a banquet Wednesday night a special award was bestowed to the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Hospital Community Relations Director Cecile Pattison explains.

Man Claiming to Be From Sheridan Police Department Making Fake Phone Calls to Women

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 10/01/2009 09:32am

Detective Sgt. Tom Henry informed us that around 7:30 Thursday morning, a man claiming to be “Officer Owens” from the Sheridan Police Department called two different Sheridan women.

Wet Weather Helping Extinguish Arnica Fire in Yellowstone

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 10/01/2009 07:29am

Yellowstone officials will be opening the road between Lake and West Thumb for short periods each morning beginning today to allow for public travel through the two miles of road affected by the Arnica Fire. There will be three opportunities each day: from 6 to 8 am; from noon to 1 pm; and from 6 to 8 pm.