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Wyoming Lawmakers Say They're Pleased With Session

By Ron Richter on Sat 03/06/2010 08:28am

CHEYENNE, (AP) - Wyoming lawmakers have wrapped up the
legislative session. Lawmakers say they were successful in crafting a responsible state budget. The $2.9 billion budget goes into effect in July and will last for two years.

PAWS Glitch To Delay Testing In Some Wyoming Schools

By Ron Richter on Sat 03/06/2010 08:21am

CHEYENNE, (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Education says some school districts plan to delay administration of the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students because of computer problems.

Rosie Berger Goes to Washington

By MaryJo Johnson on Sat 03/06/2010 01:30am

One would think that with the 2010 Budget Session coming to an end in Cheyenne that lawmakers would return home, kick back and relax. Not so with Wyoming's "short rep," Representative Rosie Berger. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has the story.

Governor unsurprised by sage grouse decision, vows to press on with state’s efforts

By Ron Richter on Fri 03/05/2010 09:54pm

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Friday that they have listed the greater sage grouse as a candidate species under the Endangered Species Act, saying the bird warranted protection under the Act, but was precluded by higher-priority species. Governor Dave Freudenthal says he accepts the ruling even though he may not agree with it.

For The Love Of Music

By Ron Richter on Fri 03/05/2010 05:31pm

By Judy Hagerott
 
The Wyoming Girls School received a special visit Friday from some very talented musicians. A string quartet from the Powder River Symphony in Gillette played for the students as part of an education grant they received to give in-school type performances.
 

Town Hall Meeting on Underage Drinking Shows Efforts Working Around the State

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 03/05/2010 12:06pm

At Sheridan City Hall last night, about 30 people came to hear a presentation on how prevention efforts have been taking place in the past few years around the state of Wyoming regarding underage drinking. Mike Vercauteren is the Service Director for the Wyoming Prevention Technical Assistance Consortium. He explains the purpose of the gathering.

First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. Awaits SEC Decision on IPO Registration Statement

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 03/05/2010 11:15am

In January, officials with First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., headquartered in Billings, Montana, issued a media release that they had filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its Class A common stock. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has more.

Last Day of the 2010 Budget Session - The Budget Gets Signed

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 03/05/2010 09:25am

The 2010 Wyoming Legislative Budget Session wraps up in Cheyenne today, with a handful of bills slated to be signed in a ceremony set in the Capitol Rotunda. Among those bills is House Bill 1, the General Government Appropriations. Representative Rosie Berger comments.

Multi-Colored Chickens Are In Sheridan College

By Betsy Love on Fri 03/05/2010 09:15am

"From the Tip of My Pencil--Visual Ideas by Dean States" is the latest art show at Sheridan College.

School District 1 Superintendent Announces Retirement

By Ron Richter on Thu 03/04/2010 08:42pm

Sheridan County School District One is in the process of developing a strategic plan for the future, and in the midst of that process Sheridan Media has learned that Superintendent Sue Belish has announced her retirement.