Archive - May 7, 2014 - News

A man from Sheridan who pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion on $3 million was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Cheyenne.

Sheridan County Sheriff Dave Hofmeier (Courtesy Photo)

The Sheridan County Sheriff's Office received a number of reports Wednesday regarding an individual claiming to be with the Sheriff's Office who was soliciting people over the phone. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter has the story.

From left to right are Mayor Dave Kinskey, Sgt. James Hill, Sgt. Daniel Keller, and Chief Richard Adriaens.(Courtesy photo)

Two policeman in the Sheridan department have been promoted to sergeant. They are James Hill and Daniel Keller. The announcement was made this week.

The numbers are in for local tourism in Johnson and Sheridan Counties. Hannah Stepenoff has more.

(Photo By Ron Richter)

The City of Sheridan began budget work sessions Wednesday with an overview of the budget for the City Council, Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer and Human Resources department. Sheridan Media's Ron Richter was there and has the details.

The Sports Fields Complex in Buffalo will be getting lights this year, according to Buffalo Mayor Randy Dyess, who made the announcement at the city council's Tuesday meeting.

Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly attended the county commissioner and city council meetings Tuesday to officially introduce Marcy Schueler as the Public Information Officer for Johnson County Emergency Management.

Organizers say mark your calendars for next week's annual garage sale put on by the Buffalo Chapter of Habitat For Humanity.

“Buy So We Can Build” is the slogan they live by with all proceeds from the event going to help build affordable housing in the community.

A woman from Gillette has been fined nearly $20,000 and is losing her hunting license for killing elk illegally on two separate occasions in Johnson County.

Photo Provided by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is looking for game wardens, but need a specific breed who have a college degree, can endure rigorous training and be dedicated to a life working with not only wildlife, but people, too.