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Local Developer Heads Back To The Design Review Board

By Ron Richter on Tue 11/17/2009 01:13am

It's back to the City's Design Review Board for Developer Ron Patterson, as his appeal to the Sheridan City Council was unanimously denied. Patterson was appealing recent decisions by the Design and Review Board of the City Planning Commission that halted construction on the Double Eagle Tech Park building at Double Eagle Drive and East Ridge Road.

Sheridan County and Big Horn City Historical Societies Will Have A Special Program In December

By Ron Richter on Mon 11/16/2009 09:06pm

The Sheridan County Historical Society will not be holding a monthly dinner and program this month, but to make up for it, they are planning something special for December. Sheridan County Museum Director Dana Prater explains what's being planned for the special Christmas season dinner and program.

Sheridan College President Says School In Good Hands

By Kurt Layher on Mon 11/16/2009 04:38am

It was announced last week that Sheridan College President Dr. Kevin Drumm was a finalist for the president’s position at Broome Community College in Dickinson, New York.

Drumm cautioned not to take the news too seriously at this time because there are two other very well qualified candidates for the position.

Sagebrush Elementary Honored For Award

By Kurt Layher on Mon 11/16/2009 04:34am

Students, teachers and parents at Sagebrush Elementary School all gathered in the gymnasium on Friday morning for a special awards presentation. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jim McBride was there to present the school with its National Blue Ribbon School Award.

Sheridan City Council To Address Several Key Issues Tonight

By Ron Richter on Mon 11/16/2009 01:42am

The Sheridan City Council will meet for their final meeting of November tonight. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has a preview.

Bar and Grill licenses along with a developer's appeal will be the main topics of discussion this evening. Council President John Bigelow.

State Championship At War Memorial Stadium

By Shane Bryant on Sun 11/15/2009 03:44pm

This year the High School Football State Championships were played at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie. They had the cannons going off every time a team scored, a great medical team on hand and the big lights shining down on a university field. In short, players were able to get a feel of what it may be like to play football in college.

Snowmobiles Restricted In MT Wilderness Area

By Shane Bryant on Sun 11/15/2009 09:38am

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - A National Forest official says the agency is imposing new restrictions on snowmobiles in a wilderness area south of Bozeman in response to a recent ruling from a federal judge.

Gallatin Forest Supervisor Mary Erickson says snowmobile use in the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area will be limited to just two areas.

3 Republicans Look Into 2010 Wyo. Governor Race

By Shane Bryant on Sun 11/15/2009 09:33am

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - Three Republicans are looking into running for governor in 2010.

Former Wyoming U.S. Attorney Matt Mead of Cheyenne, former State Representative Ron Micheli of Fort Bridger, and State House Speaker Colin Simpson of Cody have all formed exploratory committees. No Democrats have formed exploratory committees.

Library Auction Draws Hundreds For Celebration

By Kurt Layher on Sun 11/15/2009 12:37am

The annual Friends of the Library Auction was once again a big success. Hundreds of people gathered at the library, and many took the time to place bids in both the silent and live auctions. The event is the main fundraiser for the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library each year. What did those attending think of the event?

Snow Is Causing All Sorts Of Travel Trouble In Southeast Wyoming

By Ron Richter on Sat 11/14/2009 07:35am

CHEYENNE, (AP) - Light snow is causing slippery travel conditions in southeast Wyoming, especially in the Laramie area. Eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne were closed Friday afternoon for a short period but remained slick and snow covered when they reopened. Other highways in the Laramie area were also slick and snow covered.