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September 30, 2006 YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO GET YOUR CHAMBER FUNDRAISER TICKETS - It’s not too late to get your tickets to the Caribbean this weekend where you can hang out with Pirates and win prizes. Okay, so it’s not quite the Caribbean but the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser with the theme “Pirates of the Caribbean” and as Chamber spokesperson Debi Isakson tells us, there’s also the opportunity to win some bountiful booty:
TODAY IS AN ESPECIALLY GOOD DAY TO HEAD OUT DOORS - Today is “National Public Lands Day,” a day that will certainly resonate with folks living here in rural Wyoming. Indeed, a group of conservationists in southern Wyoming are working to protect a section of the Red Desert from being tapped by energy companies and other developers. Joy Owen with the conservation group, ‘Friends of the Red Desert’ recently attended a “cooperative conservation hearing” where Wyoming residents expressed their feelings about protecting public lands to federal representatives. Joy says she hopes federal agencies take local testimony to heart: THIS YEAR’S SUGAR BEET HARVEST LOOKS LIKE A WINNER - The sugar beet harvest had been delayed by rain … but it’s now underway … and according to Agronomist Dale Hall of Sheridan-based Seedex:
DO YOU KNOW WHAT COUNTRY LAKE WYOMING IS IN? - Members of the Wyoming National Guard are currently on a tour of the state and last night they stopped by the Armory in Sheridan. Command Sergeant Dennis Russell tells us why these guys are trooping around the state:
SHERIDAN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER OPEN HOUSE - The public will have a chance to see first hand the bran spanking new Sheridan County Detention Facility as the Sheriff’s Office will hold an open house Monday from 10:00 A.M. till 2:00 P.M. Sheriff Dave Hoffmeier:
September 29, 2006 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIGHT VIDEO INCIDENT … AND TODAY WE HEAR FROM THE VICTIM - New developments in that fight video incident. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update:
YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO GET YOUR CHAMBER FUNDRAISER TICKETS - It’s not too late to get your tickets to the Caribbean this weekend where you can hang out with Pirates and win prizes. Okay, so it’s not quite the Caribbean but the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is holding a fundraiser with the theme “Pirates of the Caribbean” and as Chamber spokesperson Debi Isakson tells us, there’s also the opportunity to win some bountiful booty:
WE’LL HEAR THE AUGUST REPORT FROM THE REGIONAL SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - The August economic figures are in from the Small Business Administration, and Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson brings us the report:
DO YOU WONDER WHAT THE WYOMING NATIONAL GUARD IS UP TO THESE DAYS? YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT IS TODAY - So what is the Wyoming National Guard up to these days? The Guard’s evolution is the subject of a talk given today by Wyoming’s only two-star General. Relations Specialist Christian Venhuizen (ven-high-zen) tells us more:
SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL’S HOMECOMING REACHES ITS FINAL DAY - It’s the final day of Homecoming festivities at Sheridan High School. Students were able to vote for their class royalty yesterday during class- having to choose from 95 candidates. The results of that election will be announced during half time of tonight’s varsity football game. That varsity game against Cheyenne Central is just the tip of the iceberg of events, however. Student Body Advisor Yolanda Daniels fills us in:
THE KENDRICK PARK ICE CREAM STAND TOTALS ARE IN, AND WE’VE GOT EM FOR YOU -The Kendrick Park ice cream stand may be closed for the season but we’ve got the inside scoop on what flavor was most liked. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HELD A SPECIAL SESSION THURSDAY TO DEAL WITH A PROBLEM BETWEEN ZOWADA RECYCLING AND MULLINAX CONCRETE - In a special session, the Sheridan County Commissioners met Thursday to determine if Zowada Recycling can establish a private road for an entryway to their business on Fort Road. Access to their business currently runs through the property of Mullinax Concrete which has been informed by Wyoming DEQ that they have to put in a flood control retaining pond that would adversely affect the entryway to Zowada. Commissioner Terry Cram with the vote:
THERE WAS PLENTY OF SMOKE LAST NIGHT AT SHERIDAN’S NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY – BUT WHERE WAS THE FIRE? - Sheridan Police received a call of smoke at the National Guard Armory on the south side of Sheridan College. When they got there though – there was smoke … but no fire.What was the deal? National Guard Armory Captain Jim Cudney says the culprit may have been a wind shift hitting a coal furnace?
SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OK THEIR LATEST WISH LIST FOR SLIB FUNDING - In one of 2 special meetings, Sheridan County Commissioners Thursday gave their approval to the latest wish list for CBM-impact funds from the SLIB folks in Cheyenne. Commissioner Terry Cram says they had to act quickly because a deadline is looming:
THE SUGAR BEET HARVEST HAD BEEN DELAYED BY RAIN BUT IT'S NOW UNDER WAY IN NORTHERN WYOMING - A senior agriculturalist for the Western Sugar Cooperative says fields are drying out and sugar content is averaging around 16 percent. About 40 percent of local growers are participating in the early dig. The regular dig is slated to begin next Tuesday.
September 28, 2006 THE INFAMOUS FIGHT VIDEO - WE'VE HEARD FROM THE PRINCIPAL, THE POLICE CHIEF, THE COUNTY ATTORNEY - TODAY WE TALK TO THE MOTHER OF THE VICTIM - A violent video filmed at Sheridan's Skate Park & Thornrider Park. Today we hear from a mother who had every reason to be concerned. Here's Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young: And, as promised, here are links to 2 important resources prepared by a panel of experts from the Department of Justice on Bullying in Schools & Disorderly Youth in Public Places. See the video and previous coverage in 9/26/2006 news below. SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING EVENTS CONTINUE WITH THE CROWNING OF ROYALTY AND BURNING OF THE LETTER - Sheridan High School’s Homecoming events continue today. Homecoming started Monday for the school with the He-Man Volleyball competition … the teachers ultimately winning. Taking home the gold Tuesday night in the dodge ball competition was the senior class. And what about tonight? Student Body advisor Yolanda Daniels has the details:
THE CAMPAIGNING HEATS UP—ESPECIALLY FOR THE HOTLY CONTESTED SEAT IN THE U.S. CONGRESS - We’re closing in on the final campaign sprint before elections this November. One of the most hotly contested races is for the U.S. House seat. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has this report:
NOW THERE’S ANOTHER REASON TO DISLIKE THOSE PESKY FLIES, WASPS AND MOSQUITOES—DID YOU KNOW THAT INSECTS COULD BE A MEDIUM FOR A TERRORIST ATTACK? - An annual conference put on by the Wyoming Public Health Association wraps up today at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with the coordinator and has this report:
HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE CLAIMS SEVERAL DEER IN SHERIDAN COUNTY BUT G&F OFFICIALS ARE CONFIDENT THAT IT WON’T HAVE A HUGE IMPACT ON WHITE TAIL SEASON - Wyoming Game and Fish biologists have confirmed that a disease has killed several white tail deer in the Sheridan area. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
September 27, 2006 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH POSSIBLE PROSECUTION IN THE FIGHT INCIDENT AND THE SUBSEQUENT VIDEO? WE TALK TO SHERIDAN COUNTY ATTORNEY MATT REDLE - It’s been a full week since local school & law enforcement officials caught wind of a video posted on the internet of a Sheridan High student pummeling another because of the way he dressed. One week later, where do things stand with the alleged aggressor and victim? Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update:
JUST IN SHERIDAN COUNTY & THE CITY FINALIZE THEIR WISH LIST FOR SLIB FUNDS FROM CHEYENNE - The City of Sheridan & the County had one more go around when it comes to available SLIB funds from Cheyenne. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has these latest revelations
SHERIDAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS SEPTEMBER DINNER / PRESENTATION TOMORROW NIGHT - Sheridan County history buffs get ready – tomorrow night is the Historical Society’s first program of the season, and the presentation is a special one to kick things off. Judy Slack is a member of the Big Horn Historical Society and now serves in an advisory position with Sheridan’s group. She will be showing photographs, and hints at what they will contain:
WYOMING #2 IN RATE OF WOMEN MURDERED BY MEN ACCORDING TO A JUST RELEASED STUDY - Wyoming has received the dubious distinction of being ranked #2 in the country regarding the rate of women murdered by men, this according to a just released report by the Violence Policy Center. Matt Sholty is with the Wyoming Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence and points this alarming fact about female victims:
SATURDAY IS A SPECIAL DAY AT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - If you plan on heading to our nearby National Parks this Saturday we’ve got some good news for you. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
IT’S GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FROM THE WYO GEN MEETING IN GILLETTE - Government officials from several northeastern Wyoming counties met in Gillette Tuesday to discuss the impact that the construction of the Wyo Gen 2 coal-fired electrical generating plant will have on neighboring governments.Mayor Dave Kinskey returned with both positive and negative results … first the bad news:
September 26, 2006 Have you heard our Fight Incident coverage?... SHERIDAN POLICE VOW TO UPHOLD A “GET TOUGH” POLICY ON BULLYING - A fight between 2 Sheridan High students and posted on the internet continues to be a major source of conversation … and consternation in the community. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has continuing coverage of the controversy:
A VIOLENT FIGHT BY 2 SHERIDAN HIGH STUDENTS IS POSTED ON THE INTERNET FOR THE WORLD TO SEE - Fights involving high school students are certainly nothing new – but one such altercation last week at Sheridan’s skate park deserves the concern of this entire community. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
Click Here to see video of the fight WE HAVE MORE DETAILS ON THE VIOLENT FIGHT THAT BROKE OUT BETWEEN TWO SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Last week, people around the world were able to see a brutal fight between two students posted on the web. The violence alone would be enough to sicken anyone. But that it was two students from Sheridan High School made it even more horrific to watch. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
JUST IN THE SEARCH IS STILL ON FOR A COURTHOUSE ESCAPEE - 27-year old Steve Eck is being sought by area law enforcement after bolting from his court appearance. Sheridan County Sheriff Dave Hofmeier has the details of Eck’s escape:
THE LINE IS BLURRED BETWEEN THE HUNTERS AND HUNTED WHERE POACHING IS CONCERNED - It may seem easy to get away with poaching—especially because there has been quite a lot of it in our area of Wyoming recently—but just how easy is it really? Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love looks into that question with this report:
WY-DOT GIVES US AN UPDATE ON THE U.S. HIGHWAY 14 RESURFACING PROJECT - While the three-day rainstorm was welcome in most areas last weekend, travelers on U.S. Highway 14 east of Sheridan had to contend with muddy roads as WY-DOT continues to work on the resurfacing project begun toward the end of summer. WY-DOT Public Involvement Specialist Ronda Holwell understands peoples’ frustration, but says that today the road is back to relative normal – at least as far as being normal and torn up at the same time:
SHERIDAN’S MAYOR WANTS MORE WY GEN TWO IMPACT FEES - Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey is in Gillette today – along with several other area government leaders – talking about impact funds:
SHERIDAN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION GETS UPDATE ON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND WELCOMES NEW ASSOCIATE PLANNER - The Sheridan City Planning Commission met last night at City Hall and Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has this report:
SHERIDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT SWEARS IN ANOTHER TWO OFFICERS - Monday at City Hall two more officers were sworn in as members of the Sheridan Police Department. The new officers are Mike Rompf, a Sheridan native and James Hill originally from Colorado. Police Chief Mike Card from the swearing in ceremony:
HOUSE FIRE MONDAY AFTERNOON - A house fire occurred in Sheridan late Monday afternoon, and Fire Marshall Brian Songer tells us the details:
September 25, 2006 A VIOLENT FIGHT BY 2 SHERIDAN HIGH STUDENTS IS POSTED ON THE INTERNET FOR THE WORLD TO SEE - Fights involving high school students are certainly nothing new – but one such altercation last week at Sheridan’s skate park deserves the concern of this entire community. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
Click Here to see video of the fight WE HAVE MORE DETAILS ON THE VIOLENT FIGHT THAT BROKE OUT BETWEEN TWO SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - Last week, people around the world were able to see a brutal fight between two students posted on the web. The violence alone would be enough to sicken anyone. But that it was two students from Sheridan High School made it even more horrific to watch. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
SHERIDAN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVITE YOU TO A NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TRAINING CLASS TOMORROW NIGHT - As the population of Sheridan County grows, and in an effort to have more community connection between the Sheridan Police Department and residents, police are holding a Neighborhood Watch meeting tomorrow night. Sgt. Tom Ringley tells us what we can expect:
MAN DIES SATURDAY NIGHT AFTER COLLAPSING IN LOCAL NIGHT CLUB - Sheridan Police and Sheridan EMS responded just before 11 pm Saturday night to Scooters Bar and Grill, where staff was performing C-P-R on a club patron who was lying unconscious on the floor and not breathing..48-year-old Farren Goodrich of Cody had been in Sheridan to attend a funeral earlier that day. While at Scooter’s, he suffered a heart attack, and EMS transported him to Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department. He could not be resuscitated and died at the hospital. County Coroner personnel transported Mr. Goodrich’s body Sunday to Livingston, Montana, the hometown of his wife. Burial will be in Livingston. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE STORY OF THE FIRST FLUTE? - Do you know the story of how the Woodpecker discovered the first flute? Or what a traditional Indian Grass Dance is like? Or how the younger generation of Native Americans have synthesized traditional music with hip-hop to promote messages of healthy living? You would have experienced this colorful night of music, dancing, storytelling and more if you went to the benefit show for Thunder Child Treatment Center at the Sheridan WYO Theater this weekend. The Thunder Child Treatment Center provides treatment to both Native American and non-Indian substance abusers. Director Jackie Stewart tells us more about the program:
September 23-24, 2006 CROP WALK THIS AFTERNOON - Another chance to put your tennies on and put your feet to use for a good cause – this afternoon everyone, young and not-so-young, is invited to meet at the Congregational Church on the corner of Brooks and West Works Streets at 2 for the annual Crop Walk. Spokesman Doug Goodwin of the Sheridan Ministerial Association tells us:
GOVERNOR DAVE FREUDENTHAL ‘MEETS AND GREETS’ OVER COOKIES AND PUNCH AT JAVA MOON THIS WEEKEND - Governor Dave Freudenthal traveled through our area this weekend and one stop on his itinerary was Java Moon in Sheridan for a meet and greet. The Governor chatted for a few hours with people at this event--and what did he find was on his constituent’s minds as elections roll closer?
FINALLY—A DROP WAS REMOVED FROM THE UNEMPLOYMENT BUCKET—BUT CAN WE EXPECT MORE TO FOLLOW? - Having such prolonged low-unemployment in our area is a mixed blessing. Pretty much anyone who wants to work is or can, but it remains very difficult for employers to find the needed help. So what do the numbers this month tell us? Barbara Hall with the Sheridan Workforce Center fills us in:
GAME AND FISH ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF BLACK BEAR AREAS - Black bears in the Big Horn Mountains will rest a little easier now that the season has been closed. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter explains:
September 22, 2006 DOWNTOWN RETAILERS ENJOY SUCCESSFUL SUMMER – GEAR UP FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON - Downtown retailers just ended the summer season and are heading into holiday time. Retail Committee Chair Linda Fauth takes a look back and a look ahead:
YOU HAVE ANOTHER WALKING OPPORTUNITY THIS WEEKEND TO RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE - This seems to be the weekend to don your walking shoes for a good cause. On Sunday afternoon, the Sheridan Ministerial Association is sponsoring the annual Crop Walk to raise money for the homeless shelter and the soup kitchen. Event coordinator, Pastor Doug Goodwin, explains:
MEDICAL CARE AT THE SHERIDAN VA JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT FANCIER - The Sheridan VA just unveiled a brand-new Mobile MRI unit that will serve Veterans in both Sheridan and Cheyenne. While Sheridan does not have a radiologist here, M-R-I’s are e-mailed to Denver which gives patients not only faster care, but better care, says Sandy Berg, Chief of Imaging with Eastern Colorado Health care:
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME WINTER WEATHER? WE TALK TO SOME PEOPLE WHO SAY “YES”! - It’s something we’ve all noticed: a change in the weather this past week. Enough of a change to get us thinking about winter sports. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
GAME AND FISH ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF BLACK BEAR AREAS - Black bears in the Big Horn Mountains will rest a little easier now that the season has been closed. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter explains
FOREST SERVICE ROADLESS RULE IS ONCE AGAIN IN EFFECT - The on-again, off-again Forest Service Roadless Rule is now back on again, thanks to a federal district judges ruling. The judge stated that the Bush administration broke the law when it repealed protection of 50 million acres of natural forest and grasslands across the country including 3 million in Wyoming. So what does Wyoming Wilderness Association Director Liz Howell feel about the ruling?
THERE IS PRESENTATION ON “THE CREATIVE ECONOMY” AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE JUST AROUND THE CORNER - Northern Wyoming Community College District had their monthly meeting last night out at Sheridan College. With K-12 teacher salaries going up dramatically across the state, an ongoing issue for colleges is how to obtain and keep quality faculty members who may be wooed by plusher salaries elsewhere. This has been an ongoing struggle for Sheridan College, but now they have good news: higher-than-expected salary raises were announced at last night’s meeting. College President Kevin Drumm:
HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND TO BEING TRAPPED BY LIFE-THREATENING WEATHER FOR 58 HOURS? TODAY WE HAVE PART TWO OF THE MILLER’S RESCUE - Yesterday, we heard how Bob and Diana Miller were rescued after they became trapped by a snowstorm while hiking through the Cloud Peak Wilderness area. Today, we have the second part of the interview Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love had with Pastor Miller about the couple’s life-changing venture through the wilderness:
September 21, 2006 WYOMING CARES SPONSORS A FUNDRAISING WALK THIS SATURDAY - Wyoming Cares is a five-year-old organization in the state, and the local chapter is hosting a fundraising walk this Saturday at the YMCA. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the details:
TROUT UNLIMITED SPEAKS OUT FOR A “MORE NATURAL” CREEK SYSTEM - A national wildlife organization has come out in favor of a more natural creek system locally. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details: WHAT’S NEW ON THE PLAYGROUND? WE FIND OUT AT A CONVENTION OF EXPERTS ON THE SUBJECT AT THE SHERIDAN HOLIDAY INN - It’s called the Wyoming Recreation & Parks Association Conference – with the 4 day event winding down tonight at the Sheridan Holiday Inn. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young takes a “behind the scenes” look at what’s new in the Parks & Rec biz:
HOW DID SINGING HELP BOB AND DIANA MILLER FIND THEIR WAY OUT OF THE WYOMING WILDERNESS? - By now, we’ve all heard about the fortunate rescue of Pastor Bob Miller and his wife Diana, who, on a week-long hiking trip through the Cloud Peak area, became trapped by a life-threatening storm for several days. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love had a chance to speak with Pastor Miller in his office at the First Congregational Church and has this report:
YOU HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO MEET A STATE CELEBRITY TOMORROW—You will want to make sure you leave Friday afternoon open so that you can head to Java Moon and chat with a fairly famous Wyomingite over a cappuccino:
THE SHERIDAN HERITAGE CENTER RECIEVES MORE GRANT MONEY TO HELP IN RESTORING THE HISTORIC SHERIDAN INN - The Sheridan Heritage Center has received a 250-thousand dollar challenge grant from the Homer A. and Mildred S. Scott Foundation to go towards phase one of the restoration project of the Historic Sheridan Inn. Phase one of the project will cost 2.3 million dollars, which will focus on stabilizing the foundation and structural repairs. Sheridan Heritage Center Executive Director Edre Maier explains the grant comes with a few requirements:
DAYTON TOWN COUNCIL SETS WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS RAISING WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE RATES - The Dayton Town Council is still throwing around the idea of raising water, sewer and garbage rates, and it was a topic discussed at their meeting last night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has this report:
September 20, 2006 UPDATE RESCUE CREWS FIND A LOCAL COUPLE MISSING IN THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS SINCE SUNDAY - Friends of Bob And Diana Miller can breathe a sigh of relief. Bob & Diana have been found safe & sound in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. The Big Horn couple didn’t return from a weeklong hiking trip and friends became concerned – especially after that weekend storm dumped up to 40 inches of snow in the area. But we hear good news from the friend & neighbor who reported the Millers missing, Larry Gustafson, speaking here with Ace Young:
DISTRICT ONE LOOKS AT DESIGN REVISION FOR NEW TONGUE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, AND ADDRESSES A BUS STOP - The Big Horn High School music room was the setting for September’s District 1 board meeting, where the design team from Malone Belton Architects presented revised plans for the new Tongue River High School. The value engineering team from Idaho that Wyoming’s School Facilities Commission hires to look at school building plans had a lot of concerns with the original design. Superintendent Sue Belish says:
U.S. SENATE CANDIDATE DALE GROUTAGE MAKES CAMPAIGN STOP - There’s a seat open this election season for one of the two senate positions in Washington D.C., and incumbent Senator Craig Thomas will be running against Dale Groutage on November 7th. Groutage stopped in to visit Sheridan Media, and gives us his background:
THE LONG-AWAITED COMPLETION OF THE SHERIDAN COUNTY JAIL IS …. ALMOST …. HERE - After more than 2 years of construction, it’s almost done. We’re talking about the Sheridan County Detention Facility. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update:
GOVERNOR URGES PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - Speaking in Gillette on Tuesday at the annual Wyoming Association of County Officials Conference, Governor Dave Freudenthal encouraged counties and their local governments to work with state officials to better serve their residents:
RANCHESTER COUNCIL ENDORSES BUSINESS FROM FLORIDA LOOKING TO RELOCATE TO RANCHESTER - Come springtime a Florida business may be setting up shop in Ranchester. At their meeting last night the Town Council endorsed Polo Gear to apply for a grant from the Wyoming Business Council. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was in attendance and has this report:
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, JIM McBRIDE, VISITS DISTRICT 1 - District 1 board of trustees had two unexpected visitors to their September meeting Tuesday evening – Department of Public Instruction Finance Director Fred Hansen, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jim McBride. The two have been in meetings in Campbell and Johnson Counties, so continued the trek up I-90 to Sheridan. McBride, who is running in the November 7th General Election to keep his Superintendent post, told the trustees “it’s a great time to be in education in Wyoming”, one of the reasons being the Hathaway Scholarship program:
September 19, 2006 LATE BREAKING NEWS RESCUE CREWS FIND A LOCAL COUPLE MISSING IN THE BIG HORN MOUNTAINS SINCE SUNDAY - Friends of Bob And Diana Miller can breathe a sigh of relief. Bob & Diana have been found safe & sound in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
JUST IN THE SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEET IN A SPECIAL ABBREVIATED SESSION - The Sheridan County Commissioners take up the issue of an airport fuel farm at their meeting (today). Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
INVESTMENT SCAMS CONTINUE TO TURN UP AROUND WYOMING - The smartest investors are sometimes the easiest targets for scammers according to state security officials. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
THE SHERIDAN CITY COUNCIL APPROVES PAY RAISES AND A SLIB PROJECT LIST, BUT NIXES A PROPOSED STOP SIGN AT HIGHLAND AND LOUCKS - The Sheridan City Council last night had quite an agenda – all of the on-going issues and more. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
SHERIDAN-BASED ‘STEADY STREAM’ GOT A CHANCE TO BRIEF CITY OFFICIALS ON THEIR PROPOSAL TO “NATURALIZE” THE CREEK SYSTEM - Sheridan city officials got a chance to hear about the latest plans to make both Big & Little Goose Creek a “kinder, gentler, more attractive” creek system. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the latest update on our continuing “creek coverage”:
CENTER FOR A VITAL COMMUNITY TO HOST A THREE-PART SERIES ON THE MEDIA’S ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY - The Center for a Vital Community is bringing three University of Wyoming professors, along with a line-up of panelists to the C-Tel at Sheridan College over the next few weeks for a forum on the role of media in a community. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson with more:
PREBLES JUMPING MOUSE HOPS INTO CONTROVERSY BEFORE A U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE - In Wyoming, we have a mythical creature called a Jackalope. But there’s also a second mythical creature, that instead of bringing forth roadside tourist traps and photo opportunities, erodes private property rights, forces the wasteful expenditure of precious taxpayer dollars, creates real fear, apprehension, and anxiety for private property owners and businessmen, and prevents the building of affordable housing for our citizens.What kind of monster is wreaking such havoc in our state and even the region? A mouse – the Prebles Jumping Mouse, to be exact, and it was the topic of a presentation given before the U.S. House Committee on Resources.Wyoming Attorney General Patrick Crank went before the Committee to debunk the notion that the aforementioned mouse is a whisker away from becoming extinct, and that heaven and earth must be moved – or at least compassion on the part of the EPA to protect the little rodent:
September 18, 2006 SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 CONTINUES THEIR SEARCH FOR LAND TO BUILD A NEW SCHOOL IN BIG HORN - School District 1 is making some headway in the ongoing mission to find land on which to build a new K thru 12 school in Big Horn. Superintendent Sue Belish tells us:
SHERIDAN TO HOST STATE RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE THIS WEEK - The Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association State Conference kicks off today at the Sheridan Holiday Inn and will last through Thursday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
PEOPLE IN OUR AREA GOT A WHOLE LOT HEALTHIER THIS WEEKEND—OR AT LEAST THEY LEARNED HOW - People in our area got a whole lot healthier this weekend—or at least they learned how. The Wellness Council of Sheridan County hosted the annual Health Fair out at Sheridan College. And as it turns out, there is quite a range of reasons why people went to the health fair this year:
CITY COUNCIL PREVIEW - Sheridan City Council will meet tonight at City Hall. Councilman Robert Webster gives us the scoop on what Council will cover
THE LONG AWAITED HIGH TECH UPGRADING OF THE SHERIDAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS IS ALMOST COMPLETE - When the Sheridan City Council meets tonight, it will be amidst all kinds of newly installed electronic gear. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the high tech update:
WANT TO EAT HEALTHY? THEN EAT LOCAL FOODS, SOME SAY - There was a celebration of the season in Big Horn this weekend as local food producers came together for the first annual “Harvest Festival,” hosted by the Powder River Basin Resource Council. They provided a fresh feast of curried lamb, roasted potatoes, sweet apples, cherry pie, oven-baked bread and more. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love attended and has this report:. EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CAR CHASE FOR SPD OFFICER - Around 2 AM Saturday morning, Sheridan Police Officer Howie Fitzpatrick attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1700 blockof Sugarland Drive. Sergeant Cody Lamb describes what happened from there:
COLD WEATHER HELPED TO LIFT FIRE RESTRICTIONS, BUT HOW DID IT AFFECT THE DROUGHT SITUATION? - People were, for the most part, overjoyed with this past weekend’s rainstorm, especially those who’ve been battling wildfires for the past several months. Good news on that front, too, now that hunting season is upon us. Fire Management Officer John Warder with the Bighorn National Forest tells us:
September 16 , 2006 ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR HELD TODAY AT GOLDEN DOME - It’s Health Fair time!
WORLD-RENOWNED JAZZ MUSICIAN SLIDE HAMPTON OPENS THE WYO THEATRE 2006-2007 SEASON TONIGHT - The music begins at 7:30 tonight at the WYO Theatre as Jazz Master Slide Hampton, a trombonist bringing his five-member combo, kicks off the 2006-2007 season. And good news for ticket buyers:
COME TO BIG HORN THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOME FRESH WYOMING-GROWN APPLES, CORN, SQUASH, BEEF AND MORE—OH, AND DID WE MENTION THERE WILL BE MUSIC AND BEER, TOO? - The Powder River Basin Resource Council is getting back to its agricultural roots this afternoon and will is hosting a “Harvest Celebration” fundraising dinner. Council Board Secretary Sarah Mentock tells us what we can expect at this event:
IS IT TIME TO PULL OUT YOUR WOOL CAPS AND SCARVES? - If you’ve stepped outside within the last 48 hours, you’ve probably noticed things are cooling off pretty dramatically. Does that mean Fall has officially staked out its territory for the time being? Is it officially time to pull out the caps and scarves?
September 15 , 2006 WYO THEATER KICKS OFF 2006-2007 SEASON TOMORROW NIGHT, AND AUDIENCES CAN NOW PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE - Tomorrow night the WYO Theater kicks off it’s 2006-2007 season in grand style. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has more:
SHERIDAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AGREE ON THEIR WISH LIST FOR CBM-IMPACT FUNDS - Those much-discussed Coal Bed Methane Impact Funds are back in our news – this time around with a new wish list from local governments. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
ARE YOU HUNGRY? IF NOT, YOU WILL BE AFTER THIS REPORT - This week in Sheridan College’s Culinary Arts program, teachers became students as high school teachers from around the state participated in a program to help them advance their culinary teaching skills. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has this report from the kitchen: A SAFER, MORE SCENIC CREEK SYSTEM IN SHERIDAN - It’s quite a story: the Army Corp of Engineers – the people responsible for putting Sheridan’s Little Goose Creek in a concrete culvert … now want to help return that stream to nature – complete with fish & fowl. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the final report on this exclusive 3-part series:
HEALTH FAIR AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE JUST ABOUT UPON US - Saturday is the day folks can pick up their results from the blood draw as the Wellness Council of Sheridan County gears up for the Health Fair at the Sheridan College Bruce Hoffman Golden Dome. There’ll be screenings for hearing, eyesight, bone density and new this year will be dental screenings. Memorial Hospital Spokesperson Cecile Pattison explains that the health fair will offer much more than just screenings:
SHERIDAN COUNTY FAIR BOARD PONIES UP FOR COST OVERUNS ON STUDY FOR MOVING THE FAIRGROUNDS - The two-year study on to move or not to move the Sheridan County Fairgrounds was done in two phases and it incurred a few additional costs that weren’t budgeted. That problem was addressed at last nights Sheridan County Fair Board meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the details:
BODY OF MISSING STATE PUBLIC DEFENDER FOUND - The body of a man believed to be missing State Public Defender Kenneth Koski, was found Thursday on the southeast side of Mount Bonneville. Searchers had been looking for him since Saturday, after he failed to return home from a backpacking trip in the southern Wind River Range. Authorities say the body was found in an area that required searchers to use tactical gear in order to reach it. Koski, who had served as state public defender for the last six years, oversaw some 60 public defenders statewide from his office in Cheyenne. In a statement from the capitol, Governor Dave Freudenthal said that “…the state of Wyoming and the legal profession have lost a great friend in Ken Koski…and he will long be missed in Cheyenne and around the state.” Koski’s family thanks everyone who participated in the search of a man who had undertaken the one-man backpack trip for his 56th birthday.
September 14 , 2006 THE OWNER OF THE HISTORIC BOZEMAN TRAIL INN VOWS TO REOPEN IN THE WAKE OF TUESDAY NIGHT’S FIRE - Investigators have yet to come up with a cause for a fire late Tuesday at the Bozeman Trail Inn. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
FIRST ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL TO BE HELD THIS SATURDAY - Many people, when they hear the words Powder River Basin Resource Council in a sentence, tend to think that they’re all about environmental issues, but board secretary Sarah Mentock tells us that’s not true:
A SHERIDAN-BASED HYDROLOGIST SAYS HER DREAM OF A MORE NATURAL LITTLE GOOSE CREEK RUNNING THROUGH SHERIDAN IS CLOSER TO REALITY - Earlier this week, the Army Corp of Engineers met with City of Sheridan officials and Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young to discuss plans for restoring a more natural Little Goose Creek. We now present Part 2 of this special 3-part series:
WATER RIGHTS FOR THE HIGHLY CONTENTIOUS ‘INDIAN PAINTBRUSH’ SUBDIVISION WAS RECONSIDERED AT THE SAWS MEETING - The Sheridan Area Water Supply Board met last night at the Sheridan County Courthouse. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love was in attendance and has this report:
A FEMALE GRIZZLY BEAR AND HER CUB HAVE YELLOWSTONE PARK OFFICIALS ON THE WATCH - Rangers in Yellowstone National Park are keeping a watchful eye on a grizzly sow and her cub after a scary incident with some tourists. The park’s Bear Management Biologist Kerry Gunther explains what took place:
SHERIDAN RECREATION DISTRICT BOARD HEARS GOOD NEWS IN REGARDS TO THE YEAR TURNED IN AT KENDRICK POOL - The numbers at Kendrick pool for this past summer were very glowing as the Sheridan Recreation District Board found out first hand at their meeting last night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the story:
September 13 , 2006
JUST IN FIRE DAMAGES THE HISTORIC BOZEMAN TRAIL INN IN BIG HORN - Investigators continue to comb through the charred rubble from a fire late Tuesday at the Bozeman Trail Inn. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
FISHING IN DOWNTOWN SHERIDAN? THERE’S A PLAN TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. WE HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE STORY - It was installed as a flood control measure but that giant concrete culvert channeling Little Goose Creek through Sheridan could be replaced by a much more natural streambed. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
MASTER PLAN ON THE FUTURE OF THE FAIRGROUNDS REVEALED AT PUBLIC MEETING - It’s taken two years to complete the study by various consultants on what to do with the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. Last night a public meeting was held to release Phase 2 of that study, which has to do with the Master Site Plan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the details:
DETECTIVE CHRIS COOK LOSES IN DISTRICT COURT - Former Sheridan Police Detective Chris Cook is back in our news. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update:
ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR COMING UP THIS SATURDAY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - It’s September and that means a popular annual event is about to begin – it’s Health Fair time!
GOVERNOR FREUDENTHAL SEEKS FAIR TREATMENT OF WYOMING REGULATORS - In an action filed by Wyoming, officials are asking a federal judge to order the denial of water regulations requested by Montana that could impact the state’s economy and its ability to regulate its own C-B-M industry. State officials want the court to get involved and force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to turn down Montana’s request for the regulations. Governor Dave Freudenthal says that taking the legal route was the only choice:
FORT MCKENZIE / THE WRIGHT PLACE RECEIVE MONEY FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 FOR ADVENTURE EQUIPMENT - At Monday’s District 2 board meeting, trustees approved around 61-thousand dollars to be awarded to Project Adventure Inc. out of Beverly, Massachusetts to purchase some equipment for Fort McKenzie High School / The Wright Place. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson with more:
September 12 , 2006 JUST IN DETECTIVE CHRIS COOK LOSES IN DISTRICT COURT - Former Sheridan Police Detective Chris Cook is back in our news. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update
SPECIAL RANCHESTER COUNCIL MEETING HELD TO DETERMINE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE TOWN’S WATER TANK PROJECT - Ranchester’s Town Council held a special meeting last night to determine the fate of a new five hundred thousand gallon water storage tank. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the details:
SHERIDAN’S POLICE DEPARTMENT HIRES OFFICER NUMBER 29 - The Sheridan Police Department is close to a full staff – thanks to the latest swearing-in ceremony. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 BOARD CONTINUES TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM PARENTS ON SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES; BUDGET REVISION TO MEET INSURANCE MONEY CUTS - School District 2 Board of Trustees met for their September meeting last night. Many parents were in attendance to continue discussion on the school lunch prices, which, after August’s meeting, the board and administration promised to re-evaluate. They did, and determined that at this time, they will keep the 50-cents per student rate hike in effect.It’s a fine line, and one that Laura Burrell, who just completed her position as the Coordinated School Health director, says must be looked at from both sides, with quality being the key factor:
WYOMING PUBLIC DEFENDER IS STILL MISSING - Wyoming State Public Defender Ken Koski remains missing after a recent backpacking trip. Deputy State Public Defender D. Terry Rogers with the particulars:
SMALL BUSINESS WEBSITE FOR TEENAGE ENTREPRENEURS - The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a creative new online resource for young entrepreneurs called “Mind Your Own Business”. The website is co-sponsored by JA Worldwide –better known as Junior Achievement. Ellen Thrasher is the associate administrator for the Office of Business and Community Initiatives with the Small Business Association in Washington D.C. She tells us why this online program was developed:
September 11 , 2006 CENTER FOR A VITAL COMMUNITY TO HOLD AN OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW NIGHT - The folks over at the Center for a Vital Community are throwing a party and Center Director Jenny Craft has the particulars:
SMOKEFREE TOBACCO AWARENESS WORKSHOP TO BE HELD TOMORROW - Proponents of a smoke-free environment will be conducting a public forum all day tomorrow at the Sheridan Country Club, and spokesperson Janet Eglund tells us what attendees can expect:
SHERIDAN FIRE-RESCUE WILL HOST A CEREMONY THIS MORNING FOR THOSE WHO PERISHED IN THE 9/11 ATTACKS - It is the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country, and the Sheridan Fire Department will be holding a special ceremony this morning. Fire Marshall Brian Songer tells us about this event:
WOULD YOU KNOW HOW TO RESPOND IF YOUR COMMUNITY WERE ON FIRE, ATTACKED OR TORN DOWN BY A TORNADO? - The “Community Emergency Response Team” a.k.a. “CERT” will be teaching people how to respond to disasters in a series of free classes starting tomorrow. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with the Program Coordinator and has this report:
WE ARE ALL REMEMBERING THE TRAGEDY OF 9/11 FIVE YEARS LATER - Though the details of what we were doing when we first saw planes crashing into the World Trade Center are different, our collective remembrance of this tragic day still unifies us. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love, with a special report on remembering 9/11:
THIS MORNING’S 9-11 REMEMBRANCE IN SHERIDAN HITS HOME FOR ONE LOCAL POLICE OFFICER - 9 – 11 Remembrances took place this morning across the country – and that includes Sheridan, Wyoming. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
September 08 , 2006
YESTERDAY … THE GROUNDBREAKING. TOMORROW … THE WORLD. PART TWO OF OUR SPECIAL REPORT ON SHERIDAN-BASED ROCKWELL PETROLEUM - Yesterday at this time, we told you about the groundbreaking of Rockwell Petroleum’s world headquarters here in Sheridan. This time around, we talk about Rockwell’s projected growth. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the update:
BRADFORD BRINTON TO PRESENT NEW EXHIBIT - Something new at the Bradford Brinton Gallery beginning tomorrow (Saturday). Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the story:
LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE ARE FINDING NEW WAYS TO DEAL WITH THE CURRENT LABOR SHORTAGE WE’RE FACING - Our area’s too-tight-for-comfort labor market is causing some local employers to find new ways to get the workers they need. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with one of those employers and has this report:
V.O.A. ANS WYSTAR HAVE MERGED SERVICES, WELL KIND OF - Two agencies that strive to achieve one common goal will now be working together. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
A FIRE EARLY THURSDAY MORNING CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE - A fire early Thursday morning has caused extensive damage to a Sheridan home on the 13-hundred block of Martin Street. Homeowner Ken Talmadge in his own words
A LOCAL TRADITION CONTINUES: A COMMUNITY PARTY FOR FIVE YEAR OLD’S - Everyone likes a party … especially five year olds. It’s a local tradition. Sheridan Memorial Hospital is holding a birthday party for all local 5-year olds and their siblings. Hospital spokesperson Cecile Pattison tells us more:
CAMPBELL COUNTY JURY UNDECIDED - A man convicted last week of murder in the shooting death of a 16 year old gillette boy has been spared the death penalty. The Campbell County jury that convicted Christopher Hicks says it was unable to agree unanimously on capital punishment. Jurors still must decide whether to impose a life sentence … or life without parole for Hicks.
September 07 , 2006 ROCKWELL PETROLEUM BREAKS GROUND ON THEIR WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS - Sheridan-based Rockwell Petroleum has big plans for 28 acres of real estate on east 5th Street – it will be their new worldwide headquarters. Sheridan Media News Director Ace Young has the details:
SHERIDAN COUNTY FULMER PUBLIC LIBRARY’S REMODEL COMING ALONG NICELY - All summer long people driving or walking along any side of the Fulmer Public Library have noticed workers busily constructing a new structure or revamping the aesthetics of the existing one, both inside and out. Library Director Cathy Butler describes the new building:
IT CERTAINLY IS NOT “BUSINESS AS USUAL” FOR WYOMING WOOL PRODUCERS -You can expect to see “made in Wyoming” labels on wool products in upcoming years. That is because Buffalo-based Mountain Meadow Wool Company just received a $296,000 grant to establish a wool processing facility in the state. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with the company president and has this report
SMOKY CONDITIONS FROM THE DERBY FIRE IN MONTANA CONTINUE TO AFFECT THE SHERIDAN COUNTY AREA - Its safe to say that there have been an abundance of wildfires across the country this summer and Sheridan County hasn’t been immune to them either. For most of the season we’ve been getting the lingering smoke from various fires throughout Montana, and the smoke continues, due to the enormous Derby fire west of Billings. Meteorologist Albert Richmond with the National Weather Service in Billings says we could see quite a bit of smoke in the area today
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