Archive - Oct 5, 2009

One Sheridan man and a juvenile were arrested early Monday morning during a break in at the Sport Stop in downtown Sheridan. The pair allegedly broke the window in the front door of the business around 2:30 Monday morning. 18-year-old James Allen made his initial appearance in Circuit Court Monday afternoon. Judge John Sampson set bail at $25,000 cash.

18-year-old Zackery Morrison made his initial appearance in circuit court Monday afternoon. Morrison is charged with sexual abuse of a minor and sexual exploitation of children.

The first master plan required under the new gateway zoning district in the City of Sheridan has been submitted to the City Council. The 31-page document designates more than 20 percent of the 186-acre development as open space. Mayor Dave Kinskey says the plan sets a precedent for future developments.

The Sheridan City Council is considering an ordinance that would require a traffic study for site plan approval in planned unit developments. City Public Works Director Nic Bateson tells us why the study is necessary.

Last month the Sheridan County School District Two Board of Trustees heard school improvement plans for all of the Last month the Sheridan County School District 2 Board of Trustees heard school improvement plans for all of the District's elementary schools.

Several areas in and around Sheridan either were or are without power today. Most Story residents woke up without power this morning but that power has been restored. Other outages caused the cancellation of classes at Sheridan College and Arvada-Clearmont Schools.

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A California company's bid to take over an empty jail in rural Montana appears to be unraveling. An attorney involved in the project cut ties Friday and a second company once named as a subcontractor denied any involvement.

It's all about kids this week in the Cowboy State for local celebrations of "Step Up for Kids" Week. The week is designed to show public support for children as an investment priority.