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Ucross to Reopen Art Gallery with Alumni Show

The public is invited to a reception on Friday, November 4, starting at 6 p.m., in the newly renovated Ucross Art Gallery. There will be an exhibit, ‘Time, Mark, Memory: Ucross at 40’ that features the work from 15 visual artists, maximizing the use of the new space. Tickets are free and open to the …

September 27, 2022

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Broncs Host T-Birds Friday night / Eagles and Rams Have Home Games / Cowboys Host SJSU / Denver at Vegas Sunday Afternoon

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL – This week it’s the battle of the final unbeaten teams in 4-A football as the 5-0 Sheridan Broncs host Cheyenne East Friday night. We will have it live for you on KWYO and 106.9 FM and our live video web stream at sheridanmedia.com. The First Federal bank and trust pregame show …

September 27, 2022

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Public Surveys to Begin in the Bighorn National Forest

In-person public surveys will begin in the Bighorn National Forest this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Forest Survey The public surveys will begin Saturday, October 1 and go through September 30, 2023. Visitors to the Forest may encounter contract employees at survey sites in developed and dispersed recreation areas and long Forest

September 26, 2022

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Amendment to Contract for Kendrick Pool Design Presented at City Council Study Session

In the 2019 City of Sheridan Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Community Survey, Kendrick Park Pool rated as one of the top priorities for investment for recreation facilities, as over 70 percent of the respondents to the survey said they’d like to see the pool renovated or rebuilt. The process continues to move forward …

September 26, 2022

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Crash Near Thermopolis Results in Three Fatalities

A two-vehicle crash Saturday morning on US 20 south of Thermopolis claimed the lives of three individuals. According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, a 2016 Cadillac Escalade was headed south on US 20 when the driver attempted to pass a southbound vehicle and collided head-on with a 2014 BMW X-6 traveling northbound.  The driver of …

September 26, 2022

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Sheridan Blood Drive Underway To Address Emergency Blood Shortage

It’s considered to be the gift of life, but the quantity is very low in the Sheridan area and regionally. Vitalant, which is a blood service organization, is hosting a community blood drive at the Sheridan Best Western Inn on Monday and Tuesday. Tori Robbins, who is the communications manager for Vitalant, says the company …

September 26, 2022

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Group Upset With Chamber Parade Float Decision

A local political organization is concerned over a decision made by the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce to deny their float entry in this year’s Johnson County Fair and Rodeo Parade. Laura DeMatteis, representing the Republican Women Freedom Alliance, spoke to the Buffalo City Council during their last meeting to let them know about the chamber’s …

September 26, 2022

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Shelter suggest practicing the 3-3-3 rule when adopting new family member

Over the past nine months the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has taken care of 886 animals of many species and breeds. Currently, the shelter is a temporary home to 171 animals.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program , Executive Director AJ Evans reported the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter canine and feline …

September 26, 2022

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Historical Society to Present Program on Mansion House Inn

The Lott House, a history of the Mansion House Inn will be presented by the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) next week. According to a release from the JCHS, the Mansion House Inn was built in 1903 as the home of Dr. John Lott and his family. In the 119 years since being built, it …

September 26, 2022

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Sheridan County OKs Postponement of Subdivision

Sheridan County’s Commissioners, during their latest meeting, approved an agreement to postpone the Belsby Minor Subdivision. The subdivision had been approved on March 1 by the commission, according to County Planner Mark Reid, who explained why the postponement was needed. As explained in the Public Works Department staff report from the March 2

September 26, 2022

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