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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 ANIMALS IN WYOMING WOULD DEFINITELY APPROVE OF THIS BILL - A bill sponsored by Representative Rosie Berger has its second reading today in the Wyoming House of Representatives. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love has an update for you from the Wyoming Legislature: SAWS BOARD HOLDS WORKSHOP THIS MORNING TO BRING NEW MEMBERS UP TO SPEED ON PROJECTS - As we speak, the Sheridan Area Water Supply/Joint Powers Board is holding an informal board workshop at the new SAWS headquarters in the main terminal building at the Sheridan County Airport. SAWS Director Jay Stender tells us the purpose of the gathering: ENGINEERING CONFERENCE HELD IN SHERIDAN BEGINNING TOMORROW - For the past 86 years, engineers from around Wyoming have gathered to learn more about, and to celebrate achievements in, their field. Year number 87 brings the gang to Sheridan, and Vista West Engineering Manager, Randy Bomar (boe-marr) describes the three-day event: SHERIDAN COLLEGE S.I.F.E. STUDENTS TO HELP WITH TAX RETURNS ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR - Tax time is here, and for most of us it's a time of anxiety and frustration that comes from countless hours trying to figure out those darn I-R-S forms. That’s where the Sheridan College Students in Free Enterprise come in. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has the details: WE'LL HAVE SOME WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS FOR YOU - Before heading out into poor winter weather conditions, you should always make sure that the tires on your vehicle are properly inflated. Kim Webber, with the Rubber Manufacturers Association, dispels one of the biggest myths when it comes to winter driving: Tuesday, January 30, 2007
HOUSE FIRE AT 708 NORTH BROADWAY - It’s arson! We have an update on the fire this morning at 708 North Broadway. Fire Marshall Brian Songer led the investigation as to the cause – it has been determined to be intentionally set: STATE LEGISLATURE CELEBRATES FILM DAY IN THE CAPITOL - 07-01-30. Today is film day at the Wyoming Legislature. Sheridan Media's Betsy Love reports to us from Cheyenne: SHERIDAN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HAD TWO VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES ON THE AGENDA LAST NIGHT - In a meeting that lasted four hours last night, the Sheridan City Planning Commission dealt with two issues that drew plenty of opposition. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there and his this report:
“OUR KIDS ARE WORTH IT” PRESENTATION AT HOLIDAY INN TONIGHT - Nutrition and kids is in the news as the Center for a Vital Community brings expert Dayle Hayes to town tonight for a presentation at the Holiday Inn Geneva Room. Dayle, who is an acclaimed author, speaker and nutrition therapist from the company Nutrition for the Future, Inc., looks forward to her visit:
WYOMING'S CULTURAL TRUST FUND BOARD MEETS THIS WEEKEND IN CHEYENNE - Cheyenne is generally a hopping place this time of year. Not only is the legislature in session, Wyoming’s Cultural Trust Fund Board is gathering to review grant applications for trust fund monies, and then doling out the dollars to award the first-ever recipients of the grants. Renee Bovee is the Trust Fund Administrator, and says the board has their work cut out for them:
MISS WYOMING AT MISS AMERICA - Last night the nation watched as Miss Oklahoma was crowned Miss America 2007. Miss Wyoming, Jenileigh Sawatzke, didn’t crack that Top 10 as we’d hoped, but she had a great week, says Miss Wyoming Scholarship Board member Kelly Miller-Smart:
UW WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AND LEARNING - The University of Wyoming was selected as the winner of the 2007 TIAA-CREF Hesburgh award which recognizes schools for having the most effective program for enhancing undergraduate teaching and student learning. UW was given the award for their Synergy program, a learning community designed to help first-year students build relationships with peers and faculty. UW Synergy Director April Heaney on how the program is benefiting students:
Monday, January 29, 2007 WORKFORCE SYMPOSIUM COMING TO SHERIDAN COLLEGE C-TEL – YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER - You’ve been hearing us report for months now how great Wyoming’s economy is doing, and how low the unemployment numbers are. But you’ve also been hearing us report on the ongoing shortage of employees in our state’s workforce, and a group was organized in 2005 to help address this issue. The North Central Wyoming Workforce Partnership, made up of Sheridan and Johnson County Chambers of Commerce, Sheridan and Johnson County school districts and colleges, the Center for a Vital Community, Forward Sheridan, the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, will be holding a Workforce Symposium on Thursday, February 8th at the Sheridan College C-Tel Presentation Hall. Sheridan Chamber of Commerce Director, Melissa Butcher, outlines the afternoon: THE KAREN CLIFT VOICE STUDIO AND THE SHERIDAN CIVIC THEATRE GUILD WILL SHOWCASE AMERCIAN FOLKSONGS IN A PRODUCTION THAT OPENS THIS THURSDAY-A unique production opens this Thursday at the Carriage House Theatre, and Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the details: TONIGHT’S SHERIDAN CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADDRESS A FULL AGENDA - The Sheridan City Planning Commission will hold its last meeting of the month tonight. Items of New Business to be covered will be consideration of an ordinance annexing approximately 12 acres of property located between Absaraka and Airport Roads west of DeSmet Avenue; consideration of a design review of the Shoppes at Coffeen Addition, which is a request to revise the design of over 15-thousand square feet of retail space located at the corner of E. Brundage Lane and Coffeen Avenue. A separate consideration regarding the Shoppes at Coffeen Addition – the Commission will address a request to subdivide just over 4 acres into 4 commercial lots, located at the corner of E. Brundage Lane and Coffeen Avenue. And the final item on the agenda – consideration of the York Place Planned Unit Development, which is a request to create 24 residential lots on just under 3 acres located south of the intersection at Montana and Sumner Streets. The Sheridan City Planning Commission meeting begins at 7 this evening, in the 3rd floor Council Chambers at Sheridan’s City Hall, and is open to the public. WE’LL BE BRINGING YOU COVERAGE FROM THE LEGISLATURE THIS WEEK - Stay tuned this week for coverage from the Capitol. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love is traveling to Cheyenne this week to bring you news from the Legislature … here is a preview of a few of the things she will be covering:
Sunday, January 28, 2007 MATT AND KATE WALLOP, OWNERS OF OLIVER’S BAR AND GRILLE, INVITE YOU TO A PARTY MONDAY NIGHT - January 29th is a significant day for Oliver’s Bar and Grille owners Matt and Kate Wallop. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story: FEDS TO ANNOUNCE DECISION ON STATUS OF GRAY WOLVES MONDAY - Federal officials say they will make an announcement Monday on the status of gray wolves in the Greater Yellowstone area. The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service have been considering removing wolves from the threatened and endangered species list. Wolves were reintroduced to the Greater Yellowstone area a decade ago, after being hunted to near-extinction. They now number more than 12-hundred in the region. Just how wolves would be de-listed is unclear, because Wyoming has yet to have its state management plan approved by the federal government. Plans in Idaho and Montana have won federal approval. Fish and Wildlife officials have said they would move to de-list wolves in Idaho and Montana, even if Wyoming's plan hasn't yet been approved. That's a departure from previous species, when they were de-listed by region, rather than by state. CALIFORNIA RULES OPEN DOORS FOR WYOMING ENERGY - Wyoming has been watching with interest as California acts to reduce heat-trapping gases caused by burning coal. The California Public Utilities Commission voted to ban three companies that supply most of the state's power from buying electricity from high-polluting sources, including most coal-burning plants. Wyoming is the nation's largest coal producer and one of the states that supplies coal-fired electricity to California. But Wyoming officials’ note that California's current contracts for coal-generated power are understood to be grand fathered in. In addition, Wyoming Infrastructure Authority Director Steve Waddington sees opportunities for Wyoming to supply clean energy to California. Waddington says that could include wind, natural gas and, ultimately, cleaner burning coal plants.
Saturday, January 27, 2007 THERE IS OFFICIALLY NOW A NEW JUDGE ON THE BLOCK - As of Friday, we now officially have a new judge on the block. The swearing in ceremony for the new District Court Judge John Fenn took place at the Sheridan County Courthouse. Governor Dave Freudenthal and Wyoming Chief Justice Voigt spoke at the ceremony, along with several of his colleagues. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with the new Judge as well: U-W BOARD OF TRUSTEES DEFER TUITION INCREASE FOR RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - University of Wyoming Trustees on Friday elected to defer until March action on tuition increase for resident undergraduate students, resulting in no tuition increase for the 2007-2008 academic year. U-W Vice President of Administration Phill Harris on the board’s decision: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING NOW OFFERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADS A CHANCE FOR A BACHELORS OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE - Community college graduates with an associate of applied science degree and work experience will be able to earn a degree from the University of Wyoming under a new bachelor’s of applied science degree program. U-W Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Rollin Abernethy says that the new degree program will be a big benefit to all:
Friday, January 26, 2007
THE NEW MEMBER ON THE DFS ADVISORY BOARD MIGHT JUST BE THE PERFECT MATCH FOR THE JOB - Sheridan-resident Marcy Chipman was sworn in this morning to be on the DFS Advisory Board for Governor Freudenthal. Chipman is also a full-time mother and a full-time student working towards a PhD in Elementary Education. And unlike a few who’ve been on the Advisory Board, she will be able to closely empathize with many of the people she will be working to help, as she has spent most of her own life trying to climb out of poverty:
HOW DID MISS WYOMING FARE IN THE TALENT PRELIMINARY COMPETITION LAST NIGHT? - Last night was the first of three nights of Preliminary Competition in Las Vegas for the Miss America Pageant. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has an update on how Miss Wyoming fared:
LOCAL BUSINESSES WARNED TO BE CAREFUL OF SCAMSTERS CLAIMING TO BE FROM WESTERN UNION - A grocery store in Basin, WY, had two individuals call using the names Tony Miles and Carrie Prado. The two suspects claimed to be associates of Western Union and were attempting to commit fraud. The suspects claimed that the store’s computer system had a malfunction in connecting with the Western Union network. Western Union informed the Big Horn County (WY) Sheriff’s Office that they had not sent any associates to work on computers in Basin. Western Union reported that the suspects identifying themselves as Tony Miles and Carrie Prado have attempted to gain access to retail store computers in several locations. The Sheridan Police Department has not received any reports of fraudulent contacts with local merchants from Western Union. Please contact the Sheridan Police Department (672- 2413) should you have any suspicious contacts with individuals claiming to represent Western Union or any other wire transfer company. The Sheridan Police Department had no further information concerning the activities of “Prado” and “Miles”. The information was obtained via teletype from the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office.
AS OF THIS MORNING, WE NOW OFFICIALLY HAVE A NEW JUDGE ON THE BLOCK- The swearing in ceremony for the new District Court Judge John Fenn was today. Governor Dave Freudenthal and Wyoming Chief Justice Voigt spoke at the ceremony, along with several of his colleagues. And Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love spoke with the new Judge after the ceremony:
LAKE DESMET COALITION AND THE M & M RANCH – ARE CHOPPY WATERS ON THE HORIZON? - The Lake Desmet Coalition met last night. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has this report:
IF YOU LOVE ART, ESPECIALLY WYOMING ART, THIS STORY IS FOR YOU! - The Big Red Barn in Ucross is where you’ll want to be this evening, if you love Wyoming artwork. Here’s Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson:
WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL APPROVES GRANT FOR RANCHESTER - The Wyoming Business Council met Thursday in Evansville to determine, among other things, whether to approve a 1.2 million dollar Business Ready Community grant to the town of Ranchester. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
CEO OF WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION - Wyoming Business Council C-E-O, Tucker Fagan announced he is planning to retire, but don’t think for a minute that he’ll be kicking back and doing a lot of fishing. In an announcement Thursday afternoon, Fagan said:
TWO SHERIDAN MEN ARRESTED WEDNESDAY FOR VARIOUS DRUG CHARGES - Wednesday, members of the Sheridan Police Department, Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation’s Northeast Enforcement Team executed a search warrant on 1511 Mydland Road, space 165 in Sheridan. Seized from the residence was a small amount of suspected marijuana, suspected LSD, packaging materials, digital scales and other illegal drug related items. Two men were arrested at the residence -- Cooper Nash Quarterman age 20, and Joshua Cole Fink age 21. Both have been charged with conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance/marijuana and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance/LSD. The arrests stem from an investigation conducted by the Northeast Enforcement Team. The investigation is ongoing and could result in further criminal charges and arrests. DUCKS UNLIMITED ANNUAL BANQUET IS TOMORROW NIGHT, WE’LL HAVE THE DETAILS FOR YOU SOON - The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet is set for tomorrow night at the Sheridan Holiday Inn, and if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, you’d best hurry. One of the committee members who helped organize the event, Heath Steele, says it’ll be a fun filled evening for everyone:
WE HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE CONDITION OF SHERIDAN RESIDENT INJURED IN THE SHERIDAN IRON WORKS EXPLOSION - Relatives of burn victim, Aaron Larsen, the 33-year-old Sheridan Iron Works employee injured in an explosion Tuesday morning, report that Aaron remains in critical condition in the Salt Lake City, Utah Burn Unit. Aaron had been Life Flighted to Salt Lake City after sustaining 3rd-degree burns, when the plasma cutter he was using to open a 55-gallon drum ignited some diesel fuel additive. He will most likely be in the Burn Unit for about one month, undergoing skin grafts to his entire back side, and the front and back of both legs. He also remains on a ventilator. A Medical Assistance Fund for Aaron Larsen has been set up under the administration of Nancy Loseke at U.S. Bank, located on the corner of Coffeen Avenue and South Main Street in Sheridan. Fro more information, visit or call U.S. Bank, 203 South Main Street, Sheridan, WY 82801, (307) 672-7290.
Thursday, January 25, 2007 WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL APPROVES GRANT FOR RANCHESTER - The Wyoming Business Council met this afternoon in Evansville to determine among other things whether to approve a 1.2 million dollar Business Ready Community grant to the town of Ranchester. We caught up with Ranchester Mayor Cliff Clevenger via cell phone on his way back from the meeting:
WE HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE CONDITION OF SHERIDAN RESIDENT INJURED IN THE SHERIDAN IRON WORKS EXPLOSION - Relatives of burn victim, Aaron Larsen, the 33-year-old Sheridan Iron Works employee injured in an explosion Tuesday morning, report that Aaron remains in critical condition in the Salt Lake City, Utah Burn Unit. Aaron had been Life Flighted to Salt Lake City after sustaining 3rd-degree burns, when the plasma cutter he was using to open a 55-gallon drum ignited some diesel fuel additive. He will most likely be in the Burn Unit for about one month, undergoing skin grafts to his entire back side, and the front and back of both legs. He also remains on a ventilator. A Medical Assistance Fund for Aaron Larsen has been set up under the administration of Nancy Loseke at U.S. Bank, located on the corner of Coffeen Avenue and South Main Street. SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD GETS GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER - Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s Board of Trustees received some good news about the month of December at their meeting last night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has the details:
PUBLIC LAND USERS COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF STATE LAND AND INVESTMENT STAFF DISCUSS SOLUTIONS ON BEATTY GULCH - A packed meeting room in the Sheridan County Courthouse was the scene for the Public Land Users Committee meeting last night with members of the State Land and Investment Board staff. The purpose? To hear ideas for possible solutions to the problem of land abuse in the Beatty Gulch area north of Sheridan. Jim Whalen is the Assistant Director for the Real Estate and Farm Loan division of SLIB. He stressed often throughout the meeting that Beatty Gulch is not closing … yet:
RADON – SOMETHING WE’VE GOT A LOT OF IN WYOMING – AND IT’S NOT A GOOD THING - Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has a quiz for you in this report:
WE HAVE A COUPLE ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CITY OF SHERIDAN PUBLIC WORKS AND RECYCLING DEPARTMENTS - Beginning today, the City of Sheridan maintenance staff will be removing trees from within the Little Goose Creek flow channel beginning at the Coffeen Avenue Bridge and proceeding downstream to near the Sheridan Avenue Bridge. This work is mandated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, who oversee the flood control improvements through the city. It’s necessary to remove trees from the creek bottom up 10 feet vertically along both sides to prevent these trees from blocking flow or catching debris that may block flow during high water events. Crews ask that residents using the area pathway to use caution while they are working.And the City of Sheridan Recycling Department announces the newest 24-hour/7 days-a-week free drop-off site for recycling. Located at the T&C Shopping Center at 2146 Coffeen Avenue, this new site will have a recycle trailer for all the normal recycling collection commodities including aluminum, magazines, phone books, and newspaper. In addition there will also be a new 20-cubic-yard roll-off container for corrugated cardboard. City personnel ask that you remember to break down all boxes to help save space. And an FYI – the recycle drop site at Wal-Mart has been discontinued. SHERIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER’S HAVE A SIMPLE REMINDER FOR SHERIDAN RESIDENTS - Temps may be soaring into the 50’s today but the forecast for Friday through Monday is calling for more snow. Sheridan Community Service Officers want to remind residents of what needs to be done with the snow on your sidewalks:
MISS WYOMING, JENILEIGH SAWATZKE OF CHEYENNE, IS IN LAS VEGAS TO VIE FOR THE MISS AMERICA CROWN - Two years ago, Sheridan became the franchise owner of the Miss Wyoming Scholarship Program. This Monday night, Miss Wyoming 2006, Jenileigh Sawatzke will give her best shot at becoming Miss America. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson with the story:
Wednesday, January 24, 2007VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA AND WYSTAR MAKE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Volunteers of America and WySTAR are making an official announcement, and VOA President and CEO, Jeff Holsinger, stopped by Sheridan Media to give us the news:
SHERIDAN’S V.A. MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR - The Sheridan V.A. Medical Center officially welcomes its new director. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the story:
THE TRAUNER/CUBIN BALLOT REVIEW MIGHT BE A CASE OF “EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW AND NOT KNOW, I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN” - After the better part of two days, the ballot review for the Cubin/Trauner House race is completed. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has this report:
TREVOR THOMPSON AND JEFFREY BARKER APPEARED IN CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY - Trevor Thompson and Jeffrey Barker, who were arrested this week on charges of Conspiracy to Deliver, and Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, had their initial appearance in Sheridan Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon. A fifteen hundred dollar cash bond was set as the condition for Thompson’s release, and a two thousand dollar cash bond was set for Barker. Thompson is 20 years old and Barker is 18. GAME & FISH WANTS TO REMIND AREA RANCHERS AND FARMERS THAT THE DEADLINE TO REDEEM LANDOWNER COUPONS IS FAST APPROACHING - Game and Fish officials want to remind Sheridan ranchers and farm owners that the deadline to redeem landowner coupons is drawing near. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS HAVE JUST RELEASED THE EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS FOR DECEMBER. WE’LL TELL YOU HOW THINGS FAIR IN THE COWBOY STATE - The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the employment numbers for December and once again the Cowboy State is sitting in pretty good shape
THE FILM INCENTIVE BILL IS ON FORWARD MOMENTUM IN CHEYENNE - House Bill 127, the Film Production Incentives Bill passed the 1st reading on the House floor Tuesday afternoon, with the original appropriation of $1 million; the amendment to cut the funding to $500,000 failed. 2nd and 3rd readings should follow this week. The bill originated on the House side but still has to travel to the Senate side for approval from those committees and members. Legislators will host "Film Day" at the legislature next Tuesday, Jan 30th to honor films that have either been set in or filmed in Wyoming.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
EXPLOSION AT SHERIDAN IRON WORKS - We received word mid-morning from Sheridan Fire and Rescue. Firefighter Jason Etchechoury explains:
SHERIDAN AND TONGUE RIVER HIGH SCHOOLS TAKE TOP HONORS AT ACADEMIC CHALLENGE - Sheridan and Tongue River high schools took top honors in the 11th Annual Wyoming Academic Challenge held at Sheridan College on Saturday. College spokesman, Zane Garstad, tells us who took first place:
PHASE TWO OF THE BALLOT REVIEW PROCESS IS UNDERWAY - After a long day of sifting through thousands of ballots to separate the sheets with the Trauner/Cubin race from the rest, the individuals examining the ballots from Sheridan County for this past election will start on phase two. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love files this report: RELAY FOR LIFE RALLY SLATED FOR THIS THURSDAY - The annual Relay For Life is six months away, but this Thursday, the first step in planning for the event takes place. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
THE CITY OF SHERIDAN AND THE LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS UNION ALMOST REACHED AN AGREEMENT REGARDING THIS YEAR’S CONTRACT - Anticipation was high at the end of last night’s Sheridan City Council meeting. After the regular meeting adjourned, the Council went into executive session to discuss what might have been a final agreement between the City and the local Fire Union for this year’s contract. Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey and Councilman Duane Farley have been negotiating with the Fire Union representatives attempting to reach an agreement before arbitration hearings start again. Ultimately, the Council took no action on this matter, so negotiations will continue until the arbitration hearings start again. Negotiations for next year’s contract will begin in February. During last night’s meeting, the Council did approve a supplemental budget request from the Public Works Department for funds to hire several extra personnel. Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey:
SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION MOVES THROUGH THE HOUSE - News from Cheyenne this morning -- House Bill 120 would revamp the sex offender registration system in Wyoming, and bring it into compliance with the federal Adam Walsh Act Sex Offender Registration Law. The bill passed Committee of the Whole Monday.Currently, a district judge rates sex offenders. Depending on the degree of crime, a person may or may not be listed on the Wyoming registry. Under the new law, regardless of the crime, sex offenders of all types will be registered. Their name, address and license plate numbers would appear, in addition to information on their conviction. Representative Keith Gingery (ging-gree) of Jackson says this bill is important to his party:
QUALITY CHILDCARE IS DEBATED IN COMMITTEE – PARENTS PROVIDE TESTIMONY - The House Labor, Health and Social Services Committee Monday heard testimony on two quality child care bills -- House Bills 95 and 96. The committee heard testimony that parents in Wyoming are having trouble finding childcare, particularly for infants and on weekends. According to testimony, parents desire not only a safe environment for their children, but an enriched environment that provides a quality daily experience for their children. Parents are not interested in warehouses for their children, but in those centers which will give their children skills for success later in life. Representative Jack Landon of the Sheridan Delegation is the Chairman of the house Labor, Health and Social Services Committee, and says:
JANUARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTATION GOES WAYYYY BACK IN TIME - The Sheridan County Historical Society will hold their monthly dinner and presentation this Thursday, and talk about historical. Spokesperson Mary Ellen McWilliams tells us what is slated for the program:
Monday, January 22, 2007 WE HAVE A LIVE UPDATE FROM THE SHERIDAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE ON THE BALLOT RECOUNT - It looks like the ongoing ballot re-evaluation will continue for a while yet at the Sheridan County Courthouse. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love with an update:
ANOTHER SHERIDAN COUNTY HOME BURNS TO THE GROUND, THIS TIME IN STORY - Sad news for another Sheridan County family, as a second home in as many weeks has burned to the ground, this time in Story. Sheridan Fire Marshall Brian Songer with the details: WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO CONSIDER GRANTS - The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors are getting ready to meet this Thursday in Evansville to consider two Business Ready Community applications and six Community Development Block Grant applications. Among those is a Business Ready Community Block Grant for the Town of Ranchester.Shawn Reese is with the Wyoming Business Council Community Block Grant program, and describes the purpose of the request:
THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN A FEW CONCERNS ABOUT THE ELECTION PROCESS - All day today and possibly tomorrow, election judges, along with several locals, will be going through the ballots from this last election to see if there were errors with the voting machines. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has more:
TWO SHERIDAN HIGH STUDENTS WILL GET A FIRST HAND LOOK AT DEMOCRACY IN ACTION - Over the weekend, two students from Sheridan High School headed to Cheyenne to begin a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details
HOW IS WYOMING’S WORKFORCE FARING? How is Wyoming’s workforce faring? A just-released study answers many questions related to that, such as how to best retain Wyoming workers. Joan Evans, who is the Director of state’s Workforce Services, tells us:
Sunday, January 21, 2007 SHERIDAN CITY COUNCIL TALKS ABOUT SNOW AND SLUDGE TOMORROW NIGHT - Sheridan City Council is meeting tomorrow night, and one thing on their plate is what you could call, “getting up to date.” Sheridan Mayor Dave Kinskey: A BUFFALO COUPLE IS THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE 2007 BRIDAL PREVIEW - The Holiday Inn Atrium was the setting for the 2007 Sheridan Media Bridal Preview. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson brings us the highlights: DUI ON ICE - You’ve heard of “Stars on Ice”, or “Holiday on Ice”? Well, the Sheridan Police department responded to a unique call in the early hours of Saturday morning involving a vehicle and a frozen pond on West 5th Street across from the Fairgrounds. Sgt. Travis Koltiska explains:
Saturday, January 20, 2007 GETTING BUFFALO BILL’S HOME RENOVATED IS NOW ONE STEP CLOSER - Getting Buffalo Bill’s home renovated is now one step closer. Sheridan Heritage Center Director Edre Maier tells us about the gift the Sheridan Inn just received: WAS SOMEBODY HUNTING ENERGY? - A piece of Powder River Energy’s equipment was found destroyed. Sheridan County Deputy Jess Hattervig:
Friday, January 19, 2007 SHERIDAN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES THE PURCHASE OF KRISHELL’S CATERING BUILDING FOR USE IN IT’S CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM - Big news from Sheridan College this afternoon. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has the breaking news:
SHERIDAN COLLEGE HOLDS THEIR JANUARY MEETING, WITH BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE - Sheridan College looked at the Big Picture at the January Board of Trustees meeting last night. Trustees enjoyed the fact that prior to the holidays, they succeeded in being the first college in the state to reach the Endowment Challenge. And college president Kevin Drumm said that as of this (Friday) morning, some significant bills were passed in the Senate:
11TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC CHALLENGE IS HELD AT SHERIDAN COLLEGE TODAY – PUBLIC INVITED TO OBSERVE THE COMPETITION - Nearly 100 high school students from throughout the state will descend upon Sheridan College today for the 11th annual Wyoming Academic Challenge, which begins at noon tomorrow in the campus’s Whitney Building. Director of Enrollment Services, Zane Garstad, tells us how Sheridan College got involved:
LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN COUNTY EXPLORED THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF LEARNING MODULES - Leadership Sheridan County 2007 entered the judicial world Thursday, and participant Mary Jo Johnson has a re-cap:
WE HAVE THE LATEST UPDATE IN THE CASE WHERE A MOTHER CHARGED HER SON WITH FIRST DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT - There are some new developments in the case where a minor was charged with 1st degree sexual assault and the alleged victim was his mother. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story: THE SHERIDAN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN RETAIL COMMITTEE ADD “GO SHOPPING” UNDER NEW BUSINESS - The Sheridan Historic Downtown Retail Committee just had their monthly meeting and an item under new business was plans to “go shopping” if you will. Sheridan Chamber Director Melissa Butcher
LOCAL MARCY CHIPMAN WILL SOON BE ON A BOARD ADVISING THE GOVERNOR—BUT IT WASN’T EASY TO GET THERE - A local resident was just nominated for a prestigious position to be on the Advisory Board for the DFS. Betsy Love has the story:
ELK STUDY TO GET UNDERWAY LATER THIS MONTH NEAR CODY - A study to document the numbers of resident and migratory elk populations in the Absaroka Mountains near Cody is set to begin this month. Wyoming Game and Fish Biologist Doug McQuarters is one of the researchers heading up the project:
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LOOKING FOR RECRUITS FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM - The Summer months may feel like years away, but Yellowstone National Park has already begun recruiting for a youth program that will run from June 16th through August 11th. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details
WYOMING ATTORNEY GENERAL DISAPPOINTED WITH FEDERAL WOLF RESPONSE - Wyoming Attorney General Pat Crank expressed disappointment in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's position on a wolf management proposal for the state. Crank says he's concerned that the federal agency hasn't offered the state a way to keep wolves from reducing wildlife herds. The state of Wyoming and the Fish and Wildlife Service can't agree on how wolves should be managed when they are eventually delisted. The disagreement has led the state to sue the federal government. Crank says he and other state officials are continuing to talk to federal officials. The ongoing dispute over wolf management in Wyoming has delayed removing the animals from the federal list of endangered species here as well as in Montana and Idaho. THE JOINT APPROPRIATIONS BOARD HAS A WHOPPER OF A BILL PILE TO ADDRESS - The week has flown by for lawmakers in Cheyenne, and Representative Rosie Berger reports some long days:
Thursday, January 18, 2007 JANUARY IS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – AND A NEW VACCINE COULD HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE - January has been designated as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates about 97-hundred cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in the United States for 2006, and about 37-hundred of those women died. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson brings a story of a vaccine that could save your life:
WHAT DOES “NOT HOPSCOTCH” HAVE TO DO WITH TEAM-BUILDING? - The Sheridan City Council practiced team-building skills in a worksession lead by CVC Director Jenny Craft. They started off with an activity dubbed “Not Hopscotch.” Jenny tells us what “Not Hopscotch” has to do with City Council team-building:
A WARRANT IS ISSUED FOR AN UNREGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IN SHERIDAN COUNTY - The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a sex offender living in Sheridan County who has failed to register. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story
SENATOR THOMAS GIVES US HIS REACTIONS ON THE U.S. SENATE PASSING AN EARMARK REFORM - U.S. Congress just passed the DeMint Amendment, which will require full disclosure of earmarks, including those marked for federal projects. U.S. Senator Craig Thomas gives us his reaction:
TWO WYOMING SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE RECEIVED NATIONAL GRANTS - Campbell County School District One is one of only two districts in the state that have received a national grant. Kimberly Prey, After School Programs Consultant with the Wyoming Department of Education, gives us the details:
2007 SHERIDAN MEDIA BRIDAL PREVUE IS SLATED FOR THIS WEEKEND - For those of you looking to tie the knot, this Saturday is the 2007 Sheridan Media Bridal Prevue. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details:
HOUSE VOTES TO EXPAND HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY - The Wyoming House of Representatives has voted to relax the academic standards for students to be eligible for the state's Hathaway Scholarship program. After lengthy debate, the House Wednesday endorsed amendments passed earlier this week by the House Education Committee. The House approved language to allow students who pass only the basic classes needed to graduate from high school to be eligible for scholarship money. The largest cash awards will still be reserved for those who pass more and harder math and science classes. Supporters said the scholarship program needs to provide some level of support for all students. Opponents said the state should require students complete a more rigorous "success curriculum" to be eligible for the scholarship to give Wyoming students incentive to take tough classes. The bill faces two more votes in the House.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 THE NEW SHERIDAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DID NOT HAVE TO GIVE A “YEA” OR “NAY” ON THIS CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE…YET - The New Sheridan County Commissioner officially had their second meeting. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
DISTRICT ONE HELD THEIR JANUARY MEETING - The District 1 School Board of Trustees met at Big Horn High School last night, and like District 2 the night before, the proposed legislation on mandatory state health insurance for school districts came up. Superintendent Sue Belish said that in reading the bill, there are actually many good things about it, but not for District 1:
RANCHESTER TOWN COUNCIL RECIEVES UPDATE ON STATUS OF WATER TANK PROJECT - Ranchester’s Town Council hoped to start advertising soon for bids on a five hundred thousand gallon water storage tank. However, at their meeting last night they found out that they’ll have to wait a little longer than they thought. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was at the meeting and has this report:
WYOMING PRINCIPALS GATHER IN SHERIDAN THIS WEEK FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION - It has been 15 years since Sheridan has hosted the Wyoming Association of Elementary School Principals. The convention kicks off today, and the Association’s director, longtime Sheridan resident and retired principal, Walt Wragge, says the keynote speaker has a lot of people excited:
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 WORK SESSION LOOKS AT HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP PROPOSED CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS - The House Education Committee made major changes to a bill setting academic requirements that students must meet in order to receive money from the new state supported Hathaway Scholarship Program. The committee changed the proposal so that students who pass only the basic classes needed to graduate from high school in Wyoming, will be eligible for scholarship money, although the largest cash awards will go to those who pass more and harder math and science classes. Sheridan High School principal, Dirleen Wheeler, says the Career Curriculum makes sense:
SENATE COMMITTEE KILLS THE TIME CHANGE BILL - Wyoming residents will continue to change their clocks twice a year like most everyone else in the country. The Senate Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Committee killed the Daylight Saving Time bill Tuesday. Republican state Senator Stan Cooper of Kemmerer had proposed the bill, saying that many people don’t like the clock-changing ritual. But opponents of his bill say it would cause too much confusion if Wyoming was different from most of the nation. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 THERE ARE A FEW LOCALS YOU MIGHT WANT TO GIVE A PAT ON THE BACK - The Sheridan Jaycees, a volunteer group comprised of young professionals, just had their year-end state convention in Laramie. Liz Reynolds who now holds the position of Management VP on the State Board, tells us how our local chapter fared:
WHAT IS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE WYOMING SENATE TODAY? - What is on the legislative table for Wyoming today? Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story
SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 ADDRESSES A BUSY AGENDA MONDAY NIGHT - A full agenda and a sizeable turnout for the School District 2 board of trustees meeting last night in the Sheridan High School library. The meeting started out with audience comments. Concerned parents approached the board about the necessity to spray pesticides in the school buildings four times a year – a pre-holiday petition garnered one hundred 31 signatures, and the board agreed to look further into the matter. The district got an A+ rating on their annual audit; Jesus Rios was appointed to the Sheridan Community Education Foundation Board; trustees approved spending grant monies to purchase computer-aided Engine and Tool room lathes for the district’s machine shop; and the district will be purchasing three new buses at a total cost, including trade-in value, of just over 290-thousand dollars. The winning bus vendor bid went to Jack’s Truck and Equipment out of Gillette and Casper. And speaking of buses, Sheridan Jr. High School Principal, Scott Stults, says a committee has come up with a proposed solution to the parent pick-up and drop-off dilemma in front of the school:
WOODLAND PARK SCHOOL DESIGN - At last night’s District 2 board meeting, architects from T.S.P., the firm hired to design the new Woodland Park Elementary School, presented renderings of the proposed building and floor plan to the trustees. Architect Mark Averett says that rather than making it a “Highland Park South”, the school will have it’s own identity:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES PRELIMINARY PLAT TO SUBDIVIDE ACREAGE NEAR 5TH AND MYDLAND INTO COMMERCIAL LOTS - The Sheridan City Planning Commission met last night in Council Chambers at City Hall. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter was there and has this report:
Monday, January 15, 2007 SITTING ON A BLOCK OF ICE FOR HOURS IS…A BLAST!! - A local pastime is really taking off with the recent cold-spell. Sheridan Media’s Betsy Love has the story:
WHAT IMPACT DOES THE WEATHER HAVE ON THOSE WHO DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO GROCERY STORES AND FIREPLACES? - We are all impacted by the weather, especially when it hits extremes like last week’s spell. The overall lack of precipitation the last few years has also made things tough — especially if, as Game and Fish Information Specialist Warren Mischke tells us, you don’t have access to a grocery store:
LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN COUNTY 2007 IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY - The Ranch at Ucross was the setting for the beginning of Leadership Sheridan County 2007. Participant Mary Jo Johnson brings us a re-cap of the kick-off event:
RESTORATION REALLY GETS UNDERWAY AT THE HISTORIC SHERIDAN INN - This past weekend was your last chance to see the historic Sheridan Inn before the renovation process really gets underway. John Feinberg, who’s overseeing parts of the renovation project, gives us an update:
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WITH REPRESENTATIVE ROSIE BERGER - One of our goals at Sheridan Media is to keep Sheridan and Johnson County residents apprised of ongoing legislative efforts, and Representative Rosie Berger previews a big topic for the week ahead:
Sunday, January 14, 2007A PARTY IN SHERIDAN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING ENDS IN VIOLENCE - A party among friends escalated into a violent fight early Saturday morning. Sheridan Police Sergeant Travis Koltiska tells us:
STAYING INFORMED HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER - Keeping track of the democratic process is getting easier for the regular citizen because technology provides a lot of tools for staying informed. Wendy Madsen, who is a Legislative Info Officer in Cheyenne, tells what information is available about the Legislative session via the internet:
Senate Receptionist: 307-777-7711 STUDENTS AT U-W HAVE A NEW OPPORTUNITY TO “GO GLOBAL” - Students at U-W now have more opportunities for going global. A new program sponsored by the National Guard pairs Middle Eastern and Islamic countries with American States is starting up at U-W. Wyoming is partnering with the North African country of Tunisia. U-W International Programs Director Ann Alexander:
SHERIDAN MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION WILL TEAM UP WITH THE ADVOCACY AND RESOURCE CENTER IN SHERIDAN IN REMEMBERANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY - The Sheridan Ministerial Association along with the Advocacy and Resource Center in Sheridan will be honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day by holding a special event Monday night at First Christian Church. Charlotte Jenkins with the Advocacy and Resource Center explains what will be going on:
Saturday, January 13, 2007 LEADERSHIP SHERIDAN COUNTY 2007 DELEGATES SELECTED - Two weeks ago we announced that the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce was taking applications for Leadership Sheridan County 2007. Sheridan Media’s Mary Jo Johnson has word on the selected group:
YOU HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS RIGHT NOW - You have an opportunity to stay up-to-date on what is happening with Wyoming’s Legislature in Cheyenne right now. Staying informed nowadays is especially easy, as Wendy Madsen who is a Legislative Info Officer tells us:
THE TIME IS DRAWING NEAR TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER - The deadline is closing in for you to nominate your favorite teacher for the Arch Coal Teacher Nomination Awards. Though nominations for exemplary teachers are due by Monday, as Greg Schaefer who is the VP for Arch Coal tells us, the process is pretty simple:
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