Archive - Aug 8, 2012 - News

Court Calls for New Information in Sheridan Murder Case

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Supreme Court has ordered a lawyer representing a Sheridan teenager serving a life sentence in a 2009 home invasion killing to present information about how a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect the teen's sentence.

Sheridan County was recently awarded $300,000 in community development block grant funds to allow for the expansion of the Public Health Building to accommodate the Sheridan Health Center, formerly known as the Free Clinic of Sheridan County.

Red Flag Warnings have continued in southeastern Montana while firefighters keep a handle on the Sarpy Hills Fire complex.

Commissioners Address Change in TANF Funds

When Sheridan County Commissioners approved the distribution amount of a TANF grant at their June, 19th meeting, they were under the impression that the grant would be in the amount of $50,000, as it has been in years past.

United Blood Services is looking to restock their blood supply next week by organizing a blood drive at the Sheridan Center.

The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and the Buffalo Downtown Association are teaming up this year to bring the candidates for local and State offices to the public for an opportunity to meet them.

The Civic Theater Guild of Sheridan is hosting auditions for aspiring actors to be in this fall's presentation of “Angel Street” by Patrick Hamilton. Rehersals begin shortly after auditions and the presentation will be through the month of October.

Buffalo's Cloud Peak School

At their meeting Tuesday evening, the Buffalo City Council approved a corrective change order for the Conrad/Walters Street project at the new Cloud Peak School.

Sheridan and Johnson County Prevention coalitions are working to conduct a community needs assessment about the Sheridan area to tailor programs unique to the population.