Gillette – Sheridan Media

Senate committee recommends ‘Do Pass’ on Gillette College bill

February 24, 2021 Pat Blair

In spite of concerns, Wyoming’s Senate Education Committee voted Wednesday to send a bill authorizing creation of Gillette College to the floor of the full Senate with a “Do Pass” recommendation. But committee members called

Gillette College separation bill goes before Senate committee

February 23, 2021 Pat Blair

A bill to create a separate Gillette College community college district will go before the Wyoming Senate Education Committee for consideration Wednesday. Sponsored by Campbell County’s Senator Jeff Wasserburger, Senate File 83 would separate Gillette

College District announces Excellence Award recipients

January 19, 2021 Pat Blair

The Northern Wyoming Community College District has announced the eight 2020 Excellence Award winners at Sheridan and Gillette colleges. Each year, one classified employee, professional employee, faculty member and student at each college is selected

Buffalo residents winners in state Make it with Wool competition

January 11, 2021 Pat Blair

Two Buffalo residents were among the winners, and a Gillette resident took second place in the Wyoming Make it with Wool competition last month in Laramie. Alicia Downaire of Buffalo took first place in the

A Look Back in Time: December 27, 1920

December 27, 2020 Pat Blair

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Dec. 27, 1920. A quiet, impressive wedding took place at the

Gillette College plans on hold pending information

December 22, 2020 Pat Blair

Plans for setting up Gillette College in its own district are on hold for now while backers of the plan in Campbell County seek additional information from Wyoming’s attorney general. Campbell County Commissioner Rusty Bell,

College trustees approve proposed BAS degree

December 15, 2020 Pat Blair

Northern Wyoming Community College trustees took the first step Tuesday night in approving a Bachelor of Applied Science degree to be offered by the district. College District President Dr. Walt Tribley said that was an

Formation of separate college seen as ‘good investment for future’

November 30, 2020 Pat Blair

The formation of a separate college district for Gillette could be a good investment for Wyoming’s future. That was the word from Dr. Walt Tribley, president of the Northern Wyoming Community College District. Speaking at

Adult education key part of community college mission

November 23, 2020 Pat Blair

Adult education is a key part of the Northern Wyoming Community College District’s mission. That’s according to Dr. Walt Tribley, president of the college district that operates Sheridan and Gillette colleges and the Sheridan College

College Commission approves separation of Gillette College

November 23, 2020 Pat Blair

If all goes according to the hopes of supporters of the plan, Gillette College will become a separate Wyoming college district in another two to four years. Rusty Bell, who’s a Campbell County commissioner and

College district moves to online instruction

November 19, 2020 Pat Blair

In keeping with plans announced earlier this year, the Northern Wyoming Community College District – which is Sheridan and Gillette colleges and the campus in Johnson County – will transition to online instruction and remote

College trustees pay tribute to retiring members

November 18, 2020 Pat Blair

Dr. Walt Tribley, trustees of the Northern Wyoming Community College District and chairs of the district’s advisory boards paid tribute at their meeting this week to two long-time trustees who are retiring from the board.

College district cuts explained to legislators

November 11, 2020 Pat Blair

This past summer, the Northern Wyoming Community College District cut over $4.2 million from the district’s expenses to compensate for loss of revenues. Dr. Walt Tribley, who’s president of the district which includes Sheridan and

A Look Back in Time: Nov. 7, 1920

November 7, 2020 Pat Blair

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on Nov. 7, 1920. Farm bureau reorganization meetings are being held at

New college trustees to be seated next month

November 4, 2020 Pat Blair

Two trustees will return to the board of the Northern Wyoming Community College District, and two new trustees will be seated as the result of this week’s elections. According to Wendy Smith, who’s the district’s