Archive - Nov 2, 2016 - News

For several months, the Sheridan Police Department has been undergoing an overhaul. The remodel is intended to help improve several aspects of the department according to Police Chief Rich Adriaens.

Throughout November, the Sheridan County Historical Society and Museum will host several programs. Tidbit Saturday and Casual Conversations in history are among the continuing programs and History Express is a new program for ages 11-18, that will debut this month.

Ed Boone serves as Sheridan’s Community Service Officer. He is employed through the Police Department and mainly handles animal control but he also does some code enforcement. Boone said one of the main issues of late, has been dogs and cats at large.

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The Wyoming Legislature earlier this year created a 13-member task force to study the benefits and opportunities of bicycle, pedestrian pathways and natural surface trails.

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Pete Simpson will be keynote speaker Saturday night at the Powder River Basin Resource Council's 44th annual meeting at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan.

The fire ban in the Tongue Ranger District of the Bighorn National Forest was a short one this year.

The American Legion Powder River Post No. 13 in Buffalo made a request of the city council to allow a street closure for the upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies on November 11th.

Longtime Buffalo resident Jack Tarter will be honored at this week's inaugural Awards and Recognition Breakfast for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bighorns.

One member on the board of the Jim Gatchell Museum submitted his resignation recently, and the county commissioners have appointed a new member to replace him to serve out his remaining term.