Year-in-Review Series

We begin our year-in-review series today with a look back at a few of the top stories from 2022. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

In October, 16-year-old Christian Torres was sentenced to 20 to 23 years in prison for killing his adoptive father 47-year-old Edgar “Eddie” Jones at a home in Dayton on July 27, 2021. Torres shot Jones in the back while his father was sitting on the edge of the bed in his bedroom. The case did not go to trial, it was settled pursuant to a plea agreement that was reached with the State. In September, 26-year-old Caleb Morel of Sheridan was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. The sexual abuse occurred during a period of March 2019 through January 2022.

After 22-years of dedicated service, Whitney Benefits Executive Director Patrick Henderson retired. A letter from Whitney Board President Roy Garber stated that Henderson wished to take an early retirement for unforeseen medical reasons. A few highlights of Henderson’s impact over the past two decades include the extension of the Whitney interest-free student loan program to include students in Johnson County; expansion and construction at Sheridan College, including the Career and Technology programs and the Allied Health Project; facilitation of cooperation between the University of Wyoming and Sheridan College to create multiple endowed positions including those in Agriculture and Allied Health, and  countless partnerships for community benefit. In December, the Whitney Board announced that Erin Kilbride will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director.

In May, the City of Sheridan decided to terminate its contract with Rocky Mountain Ambulance for emergency medical services in the City. In September, the City Council approved a contract with Wyoming Regional EMS, LLC to provide ambulance and other related services within the City.  On November 17, Wyoming Regional EMS began providing EMS in Sheridan and Sheridan County.