News

Bus Initiative

By Ron Richter on Wed 04/07/2010 06:34pm
Sheridan Workforce Services Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Juan Duran

In late January officials with the various transportation services provided in Sheridan met to discuss the need for an additional means of public transportation. It was determined that a public survey would be needed to receive some feedback from the community regarding the idea.

Governor Comments On Key Issues

By Ron Richter on Wed 04/07/2010 02:30pm
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal (Courtesy Photo)

Governor Dave Freudenthal addressed the idea brought forth by several legislators of a possible special session to address federal health care reform at a news conference Wednesday.

41 Years at Memorial

By Ron Richter on Wed 04/07/2010 02:26pm
Sheridan Memorial Hospital RN Karen Steir was honored for her over 40 years of service at the hospital.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital recognized Karen Steir for her 41 years of service at the hospital as an RN at a special ceremony Wednesday. Steir says that it's pretty simple why she's been at the hospital for over four decades.

Status Hearing on Poitra; Sen

By MaryJo Johnson on Wed 04/07/2010 09:09am

Status hearings were held Tuesday morning in Sheridan County District Court for Dharminder Sen and Dennis Poitra, Jr. The two, along with Wyatt Bear Cloud, are charged with the August 26, 2009 shooting death of Sheridan businessman Robert Ernst. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has more.

Huntley Rinck Changes Plea

By MaryJo Johnson on Wed 04/07/2010 08:57am
Huntley Rinck changed his plea to Nolo Contendere in District Court Tuesday.

Several days ago, after pursuing denied motions to suppress evidence and a motion to acquire legal materials to aid his Pro Se defense, Huntley Rinck startled the Court by submitting a Motion to make a plea change to "Nolo Contendere" -- or No Contest -- on a charge of one count of Sexual Exploitation of Children. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has the update.

Sheridan County Conservation Planning

By Betsy Love on Wed 04/07/2010 08:03am

A conservation design workshop that started Tuesday night is continuing today at the Historic Sheridan Inn. The goal of the workshop is to work on developing a conservation design plan for the county, which would utilize acreage to preserve riparian and open space areas, while still allowing for development. Sheridan County Commissioner Steve Maier

Three Chosen for Clerk's Seat

By Ron Richter on Tue 04/06/2010 09:37pm
Sheridan County Republican Party Chair Kathy Coleman

The Sheridan County Republican Central Committee held a special meeting Tuesday night to hear from the five candidates who submitted letters of interest for the vacant County Clerk position. There was also one floor nomination that was considered during the meeting. Sheridan County Republican Party Chair Kathy Coleman tells us which three candidates were selected.

Senior Center Topic Of Council Work Session

By Ron Richter on Tue 04/06/2010 09:33pm
Sheridan Senior Center Director Carmen Rideout addresses the City Council at work session.

The Sheridan City Council held a noon work session Tuesday where they received a presentation from Sheridan Senior Center Executive Director Carmen Rideout. One of the items discussed was how the Senior Center is coping with the tough economic times.

State Auditor Candidate Discusses Position

By Ron Richter on Tue 04/06/2010 05:30pm
Wyoming State Auditor Candidate Bruce Brown

Wyoming State Auditor Rita Meyer's decision to run for Governor will leave the position vacant, which means that prospective candidates will have a chance to fill that vacancy this November. One of the two candidates to have declared is Bruce Brown, a Wyoming native from Riverton, who now resides near Devils Tower in the northeastern part of the state.

Commission Considers Alltel Tower

By Betsy Love on Tue 04/06/2010 01:58pm

The Sheridan County Commissioner's meeting was apparently the "place to be" on Tuesday, as their meeting room at Sheridan College quickly filled to "standing room only."