Archive - Apr 2010

April 30th

“Nuts And Bolts” Seminar Well Attended At Republican Convention

By Ron Richter on Fri 04/30/2010 06:18pm
A scene from the Wyoming State Republican Convention at the Sheridan Holiday Inn.
A scene from the Wyoming State Republican Convention at the Sheridan Holiday Inn.

One of the highlights of day two at the Wyoming State Republican Party Convention was the “nuts and bolts” training seminar for prospective candidates and their staff. Wyoming Republican Chair Diana Vaughan says the seminar was well attended.

Wyoming Receives $700,000 Medicaid Fraud Lawsuit

By Ron Richter on Fri 04/30/2010 05:10pm
Improper marketing campaign of the drug Seroquel nets the state $700k.
Improper marketing campaign of the drug Seroquel nets the state $700k.

Wyoming will receive a $703,000 Medicaid fraud settlement from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals for allegedly engaging in an off-label marketing campaign that improperly promoted its anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel. 

Do you think it was a mistake for Bill Ayers to have been allowed to make his speech at UW?

First Northern Bank of Wyoming
Yes
47% (173 votes)
No
48% (177 votes)
No Opinion
5% (20 votes)
Total votes: 370

GOP Gubernatorial Candidates on KROE

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 04/30/2010 11:55am
L - R: Ron Micheli, Colin Simpson, Matt Mead, and Rita Meyer

We took advantage of Sheridan hosting the Wyoming State Republican Convention this weekend by inviting all four Republican gubernatorial candidates to be on Friday's Public Pulse program.

Sheridan Media News Director Ron Richter served as host of the program, posing questions to Rita Meyer, Colin Simpson, Matt Mead and Ron Micheli.

Snow Covered Daffodils

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Blooming Butterfly Daffodills droop under the new fallen snow on the last day of April

Public Pulse - Friday 04/30/10

Special Program with Republican Gubernatorial Candidates

Today is Arbor Day

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The view four months after the controversial triming of trees along the tree lined Brinton Road south of Big Horn

Eleanor Paul

Eleanor H. Paul, 89, from Sheridan, passed away at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan on Thursday, April 29, 2010.

Services for Eleanor will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, May 3, 2010, at 2:00 pm with Father Ron Stolcis officiating. Visitation will be at Kane Funeral Home prior to service.

WYO Western Film Series

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 04/30/2010 07:05am
Classic westerns will be shown at the WYO Sunday evenings in May.

In the past, it wasn't a Saturday morning without a few cartoons and a wild and woolly western to start the day. Well, the WYO Theatre in Sheridan is putting a bit of a spin on that tradition, beginning Sunday evening, May 2nd. Executive Director Nick Johnson explains.

C&K Equipment Donates to Diesel Technology Program

By MaryJo Johnson on Fri 04/30/2010 06:07am
Sheridan College Diesel Technology students Alex Varah (in cab) and Josh Pounds check out the skid steer donated to the Diesel Technology program by C&K Equipment.

In a media release from Sheridan College, we learn that C&K Equipment has donated a 2002 Bobcat 864 skid steer to the Diesel Technology Program. The compact, track loading skid steer will allow Sheridan College students to develop skills in hydraulics, electronics and heavy duty electrical systems.