Archive - May 18, 2013

'Unplug the Cord' for a Week of Fun

By Chris Foy on Sat 05/18/2013 08:44am
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The Sheridan Community Land Trust and other area non-profits are urging residents to unplug the cords, turn off the screens and enjoy being outside - with other real people - for a week of sponsored events and activities.

Gender Gap More Prominent in Math at NWCCD

By Chris Foy on Sat 05/18/2013 08:06am
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At the last board meeting of the Northern Wyoming Community College District, the VP of Academic Affairs presented some striking figures about a gender gap in learning at both Sheridan and Gillette Colleges.

STATE TRACK AND FIELD

By Trevor Jackson on Sat 05/18/2013 07:43am

2-A Boys 800 Meter Run

State Champion Josiah Huff Tongue River 1:57.94

TEAM SCORES ENTERING FINAL DAY

Women - 1A - Team Rankings - 9 Events Scored
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1) Lingle-Ft. Laramie 84 2) Cokeville 45
3) Upton 30 4) Ten Sleep 24
5) Little Snake River 23 6) Dubois 22.50
7) Kaycee 18.75 8) H.E.M. 16.25

BRONCS / LADY BRONCS FALL IN STATE SOCCER SEMI'S

By Trevor Jackson on Sat 05/18/2013 07:30am

STATE SOCCER SEMI FINALS

BOYS Gillette beat the Broncs 4-3 on penalty kicks

Today Broncs vs Cheyenne Central 3rd place match

GIRLS East 3 Sheridan 1

Today Lady Broncs vs Laramie 3rd place match

Sheridan Media Week in Review

By Chris Foy on Sat 05/18/2013 06:55am
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Here's a look at the past week's top stories from Sheridan Media News as we continue our Week in Review series.

Udall Tells USFS to Override Air Tanker Protest

By The Associated Press on Sat 05/18/2013 06:10am
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado is urging the U.S. Forest Service to make sure a contract dispute doesn't ground large air tankers used to fight wildfires.

Groundwater Test Proposal Gets Good Reviews

By The Associated Press on Sat 05/18/2013 06:05am
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to require groundwater testing at oil and gas drilling sites is getting favorable reviews from environmental advocates, landowners and industry representatives.