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Internet Rape Case Jolts Wyoming City

By Shane Bryant on Sun 02/07/2010 07:43am

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A rape prosecution in the central Wyoming
city of Casper illustrates that middle America isn't immune to the dangers of Internet anonymity and predators who target victims through online ads that hint at sex and prostitution.

Wyoming Refinery Faces Penalties For Odors

By Shane Bryant on Sun 02/07/2010 07:27am

SINCLAIR, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued a notice of violation to Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company for releasing odors in September from a refinery in the tiny town of Sinclair in south-central Wyoming.

Wyoming trooper in court on steroids charges

By Shane Bryant on Sun 02/07/2010 07:22am

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - A former Wyoming state trooper already in prison for kidnapping a truck driver has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of possessing steroids.

Hospital Foundation Gives $18,000 To Sheridan Memorial Projects

By Ron Richter on Sat 02/06/2010 08:01am

With donations totaling $18,000, the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has now given over three hundred and twenty-thousand dollars to the hospital. Auxiliary President, Barbara Niner, presented the checks to the Hospital Foundation at the annual Auxiliary meeting on Friday.

Department of Health Says CHIP Information Has Been Exposed On The Web

By Ron Richter on Sat 02/06/2010 07:48am

CHEYENNE, (AP) - The Wyoming Department of Health says the personal information of about 9,000 children in the state's children's health insurance program could have been exposed on the Internet.

Fremont Toyota Of Sheridan Addresses The Recall

By Ron Richter on Fri 02/05/2010 07:12pm

It's safe to say that most of us have heard about the massive Toyota recall that has been in the news recently. But what is being done about the issue by the local dealership? Fremont Toyota of Sheridan General Manager Matt Childers.

Groundhog Job Shadow Day Gives Students A Chance To Peer Into A Possible Career

By Ron Richter on Fri 02/05/2010 06:31pm

Friday was Groundhog Job Shadow Day for various students throughout Sheridan County to have a chance to get an up close and personal look at a career that has peaked their interest. Sheridan Media hosted two Job Shadow students, Steve Belus, a Senior from Arvada/Clearmont High School and Julia Szivak a Senior from Sheridan High School.

Two Minors Charged as Adults in Connection with Armed Robbery Case

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 02/05/2010 04:54pm

John “JJ” Hatch and Dillon James Sutherlin had their Initial Appearance in Sheridan County Circuit Court Thursday afternoon, both on charges relating to the January 30th, 2010 armed robbery that took place at the Sheridan home of David Simmons.

2010 Governor's Summit On Workforce Solutions Announced

By Ron Richter on Fri 02/05/2010 02:26pm

The Wyoming Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Governor’s Office and the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, has announced the dates for the 2010 Governor’s Summit on Workforce Solutions June 17th and 18th in Casper, Wyoming. This year’s summit theme is Valleys of Change: Mountains of Opportunity.

Sheridan Teen Has Preliminary Hearing and Initial Appearance on Same Day

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 02/05/2010 08:40am

In Sheridan County Circuit Court Thursday, 17-year-old Donovon P. Neuman had his Preliminary Hearing before Judge John Sampson on three counts of burglary.