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Christmas Carol Begins Tonight At WYO Theater

By Kurt Layher on Thu 12/10/2009 05:33am

"Bah Humbug!!!" We’ve all heard that before at this time of year. Whether you’ve seen the movie, read the book, or even witnessed a live performance, the allure of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is timeless. The live performance has also become something of a tradition for the WYO Theater in Sheridan. The show was adapted for the WYO stage by Craig Johnson over a decade ago.

Chamber Of Commerce Selects 2009 Award Winners

By Kurt Layher on Thu 12/10/2009 05:26am

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce sponsors programs like Leadership Sheridan and legislative forums, but every December they get together to honor some of their own. The Chamber members vote to give four awards each year including Volunteer of the Year, Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, and the Schmoozie Award.

Meeting At Sheridan College Will Focus On Goose Creek TMDL And Watershed Effort

By Ron Richter on Thu 12/10/2009 01:05am

The 2nd public meeting for the Goose Creek Watershed TMDL will take place tonight at Sheridan College. The consultants will be discussing phase two of the TMDL analysis completed for bacteria and sediment on the Goose Creek Watershed.

Game And Fish Continues To Monitor Chronic Wasting Disease

By Ron Richter on Wed 12/09/2009 11:05pm

Every year during big game hunting season, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department conducts surveys to keep tabs on the number of animals with chronic wasting disease. Game and Fish Information Specialist Warren Mischke.

CVC Program Aims To Help Generational Poverty With Pilot Program

By Ron Richter on Wed 12/09/2009 11:04pm

The Center for a Vital Community at Sheridan College has embarked on a pilot program entitled “Getting Ahead: Bridges out of Poverty”. The 16 week program is geared to help people transition out of generational poverty. Program Facilitator Shannon Trierwiler explains why the program is so important.

How Long Will the Below-0 Temps Hang Around?

By MaryJo Johnson on Wed 12/09/2009 08:36am

-15 degrees -- that's what early-morning risers endured, prompting a call to the National Weather Service in Riverton to find out just how long it is our collective teeth are going to be violently chattering. Meteorologist Andy McNeel gives us a hint as to how long the arctic air will be hanging around.

Hundreds Gathered At The Festival Of Trees Event

By Kurt Layher on Wed 12/09/2009 03:47am

The 17th Annual Festival of Trees dinner and auction drew a large crowd despite the cold weather Tuesday night. The event is one of the main fundraisers for the Special Olympics program here in Sheridan County. Anita Badgett has been part of the Festival since it began.

Extremely Cold Weather Can Expose Us To Silent Killer

By Kurt Layher on Wed 12/09/2009 03:44am

Temperatures for the past several days have been extremely cold. We bundle up to go outside and make sure our homes and offices are completely sealed to retain heat. While it does keep us warmer, it also decreases ventilation in our homes. That makes conditions right for exposure to carbon monoxide gas.

Holiday Scammers Are At It Again

By Kurt Layher on Wed 12/09/2009 03:40am

Recently a Sheridan woman was contacted on the telephone by someone claiming to be her grandson. The caller asked for over $3,000 to be wired to him apparently to help him out of some legal troubles. Luckily, the call sounded fishy to the woman and she immediately called the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office.

Salvation Army Is Looking For Volunteers For Red Kettle Campaign

By Ron Richter on Tue 12/08/2009 11:14pm

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign started back in 1891 in San Francisco and has traditionally been their most prominent fund-raiser. Sheridan Salvation Army Captain Jason Gill says they are always looking for volunteers this time of year and that there are a number of different opportunities available.