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College District Gets Update on Budget

By Ron Richter on Thu 06/17/2010 10:48pm
Sheridan College President Dr. Paul Young

The Northern Wyoming Community College District Board of Trustees received an update on the budget at their meeting Thursday night. Sheridan College President Dr. Paul Young advised the Board that the budget will not include any salary increases for faculty and staff.

Annual Broadcasters Convention Begins Friday in Sheridan

By Ron Richter on Thu 06/17/2010 01:55pm
The Wyoming Association of Broadcasters Annual Convention is Friday and Saturday in Sheridan.

The Wyoming Association of Broadcasters annual convention is this Friday and Saturday in Sheridan. Numerous events are planned throughout the two-day convention, including a Republican gubernatorial candidate forum Saturday morning at 10:30 at the Sheridan Holiday Inn.

SLIB Awards Nearly $3.5 Million to Sheridan

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 06/17/2010 09:47am

The State Lands and Investment Board, or SLIB, met this morning to vote on grant applications submitted by various Wyoming municipalities. Mayor Dave Kinskey phoned Sheridan Media this morning with good news.

New College Board Trustee Chosen

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 06/17/2010 07:03am

Nine strong candidates – eight men and one woman – went before the Northern Wyoming Community College District board Wednesday evening to interview for the trustee position vacated by Ryan King last month.

American Flag Display Etiquette

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 06/17/2010 06:00am

Monday was Flag Day in the United States, and a young veteran who recently returned to Sheridan contacted Sheridan Media regarding proper flag etiquette. Sheridan Media's Mary Jo Johnson has the story.

County P&Z Addresses Building Standards

By Ron Richter on Wed 06/16/2010 09:33pm

The Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday night on proposed amendments to the County's building standards resolution. In April of this year, the County Commissioners instructed staff to draft a resolution amending the building standards and to hold a series of public meetings to receive input on those amendments.

DCI Arrests Sheridan Resident on Drug Charges

By Ron Richter on Wed 06/16/2010 09:28pm
DCI arrests Sheridan resident on drug charges.

In a media release issued by the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, members of the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and the Northeast Enforcement Team arrested 46-year-old Sheridan resident Troy Houston, for two counts of Delivery of a Controlled Substance/ Methamphetamine and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

County Public Works Relocating

By Ron Richter on Wed 06/16/2010 09:15pm
Sheridan County Public Works Director Rod Liesinger

The renovation of the 4th floor at the Sheridan County Courthouse is nearly complete, which means that the County Public Works Department is in the process of moving into their new home. This will pose a bit of an inconvenience this Friday says Sheridan County Public Works Director Rod Liesinger.

Keep it Safe Around Railroad Crossings

By Ron Richter on Wed 06/16/2010 08:55pm

Operation Lifesaver and Sheridan Fire Rescue would like to remind Sheridan residents to use caution when driving through or near railroad crossings. Fire Marshal Brian Songer says common sense will go along way when it comes to railroad crossing safety.

Lummis: Lack of Budget is a Failure to Lead

By Ron Richter on Wed 06/16/2010 08:44pm
U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis recently delivered a statement on the House floor regarding Congressional Democrats’ failure to take up and pass a budget plan. Here's a portion of what Lummis had to say.