Johnson County – Sheridan Media

A Look Back in Time: February 12, 1921

February 12, 2021 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 Feb. 12, 1921. “Smile, Smile, Smile” has been announced as the

Rotary Club plans Ice-Fishing Fishing Derby

January 27, 2021 Pat Blair

The Sheridan Rotary Club’s first-ever Ice-Fishing Fishing Derby is planned for Feb. 27 at Lake DeSmet. Megan Powers, who’s Rotary Club president, elaborated. Powers said the event besides providing a fun activity is also a

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

A Look Back in Time: December 12, 1920

December 12, 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. 12, 1920. The Sheridan telephone exchange reports handling over 15,400

Novotny elected to office on state commissioners’ board

December 7, 2020 Pat Blair

Johnson County Commissioner Bill Novotny has been elected vice president of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association. The state commissioners’ board held elections for 2021-22 officers during the recent virtual winter meeting. Jim Willox, Converse County

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

Mental health center designated ‘model’ for COVID-19 response

November 19, 2020 Pat Blair

The Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center has been designated a “model” facility for its response to COVID-19 and how quickly the facility got up and running with telehealth. Paul Demple, who’s Northern Wyoming’s CEO, said

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.

Consolidation not popular with lawmakers

November 16, 2020 Pat Blair

The issue of consolidating Wyoming’s 48 school districts came up during a meeting of Sheridan and Johnson county legislators and Sheridan County School District 2 trustees Monday night. But the proposal appeared to lack support

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

Kinskey predicts energy industry won’t recover

November 10, 2020 Pat Blair

Senator Dave Kinskey said he’s seen Wyoming’s energy industry come back many times after a bust – but this time, he doesn’t think that’s going to happen. Kinskey made the remarks at the opening of

Multi-district use of Schiffer still an option

November 6, 2020 Pat Blair

When planning started for the John C. Schiffer Collaborative School five or six years ago, the intent was for the alternative high school to serve all three Sheridan County school districts and the Johnson County