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2nd Death Linked To Case Involving Wyoming Bull Rider

By Ron Richter on Fri 01/22/2010 04:59pm

CASPER, (AP) - Federal prosecutors have linked a second death to a case in which a group of Wyoming men are charged with distributing cocaine and heroin. The group also has been connected to the December 2nd death of Cheyenne professional bull rider Bryan John Guthrie.

Sheridan Recreation District Officials Will Remain Employees, Not Contract Labor

By Ron Richter on Fri 01/22/2010 01:37pm

After receiving a letter from the the State of Wyoming Compliance Officer, the Sheridan Recreation District learned that they will have to classify their officials as employees instead of contract labor.

Applications and Entries Being Taken for VA Creative Arts Contest

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 01/22/2010 08:49am

It's time for the annual Sheridan VA Medical Center Creative Arts Competition, and the call is out to any active inpatient, clinic or outpatient veteran to submit and application and entry. Spokesperson Tami Decker, who is the Recreation Assistant at the VA, explains.

Sheridan County Commission to Hold Special Meeting

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 01/22/2010 06:16am

The Board of County Commissioners has announced that a Special Session has been called for next Monday morning, January 25th. Commissioner Steve Maier elaborates.

"The Care and Feeding of a Bull Market" Presented at The WYO Last Night

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 01/22/2010 05:00am

Every year, D.A. Davidson & Co. holds an event that is open to the public to inform folks of wise investing strategies and the health of the stock market. Last night, Fred Dickson presented "The Care and Feeding of a Bull Market." Among the topics he covered.

Winter Like Weather Is On The Way For Our Area

By Ron Richter on Fri 01/22/2010 03:13am

A severe winter storm is getting set to converge on the region as conditions are expected to deteriorate later today and into the evening. Meteorologist Albert Richmond with the National Weather Service in Billings explains what's headed our way.

Richmond says that the worst of it may be Saturday night into Sunday.

Sheridan City Councilman John Heath Rebuts Office of Consumer Advocate Recommendation

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 01/22/2010 01:15am

Yesterday, we reported that the Consumer Advocate recommendation for a proposed MDU rate increase would be better at 8%, rather than the average 31% request put before the Public Service Commission. In hearing that report, Sheridan City Councilman John Heath had this response.

Two Day Legislative Forum Wraps Up At Sheridan City Hall

By Ron Richter on Thu 01/21/2010 08:12pm

The 2-day legislative forum sponsored by the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce wrapped up Thursday at Sheridan's City Hall. Our local legislators heard from over 20 different groups and agencies over the two day period, with topics ranging from property taxes to funding possibilities.

SEEDA and Forward Sheridan Continue to Work On Possible Partnership

By Ron Richter on Thu 01/21/2010 08:06pm

The Sheridan Economic and Education Development Authority is comprised of representatives from Sheridan College, School District 2 and the City of Sheridan. Now that their chief goal of overseeing the construction of the Hand in Hand Early Childhood Education Center is complete, they are looking to form a partnership with Forward Sheridan.

D.A. Davidson to hold Public Address - "The Care and Feeding of a Bull Market"

By MaryJo Johnson on Thu 01/21/2010 01:00pm

Every year, D.A. Davidson & Co. holds an event that is open to the public to inform folks of wise investing strategies and the health of the stock market. This morning, Fred Dickson was a guest on KROE's Public Pulse program, prior to speaking at this year's forum, held this evening at The WYO Theatre. He gives us an outline of what he'll discuss.