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Liquor License Subcommittee Proposes New Process for Awarding Retail Liquor License

The Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger at Monday night’s Council study session, were updated on a proposed new process for awarding the additional retail liquor license the City received due to a population increase reported in the 2020 Census. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Liquor License Subcommittee Proposes New Process for

March 2, 2022

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Governor Appoints Stefan Johansson Director of Wyoming Department of Health

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Stefan Johansson as Director of the Wyoming Department of Health. Johansson has served as the interim director since May of 2021. Johansson joined the Department of Health in 2013 and has held several positions with the agency since then, including policy administrator and deputy director. His advanced education in

March 2, 2022

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Clearmont Council Awards Water-Line Connection Bid

On Monday, Feb 28, Clearmont Town Council held a special meeting to discuss the Clearmont water well #3 connection project bids received and the council awarded the bid to WyoDak Energy LLC, in the amount of $234,439.38. The council also discussed future infrastructure projects request for federal funds. Possible future projects include: setting up a

March 2, 2022

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SHS We the People launch fundraiser to compete in Washington D.C.

In a release, The Sheridan High School We the People team has launched their fundraising effort to help earn the resources necessary to compete in the national competition in Washington, D.C. in late April.   In January 2022, the Sheridan High School We The People team won its ninth overall state championship with a team, like …

March 1, 2022

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It’s that time of the year: Game and Fish remind the public out-of-state watercraft must be inspected for AIS

Although it may not feel fully like spring just yet, the boating season is upon the Cowboy State. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is informing the public that beginning March 1, any watercraft transported into Wyoming must undergo a mandatory inspection to look for aquatic invasive species. Inspections must be done by a certified …

March 1, 2022

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Redistricting bill takes another step forward

The Wyoming Senate voted 22 – 8 on March 1, to take the redistricting bill, HB0100, to third reading.  Senators have passionately debated redistricting the state with one of two separate plans, a 60-30 and a 62-31 plan.  The Wyoming House of Representatives passed HB0100 with an amendment that included Arvada and Clearmont in House …

March 1, 2022

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Kelly Walsh at Sheridan Boys Basketball – February 25, 2022

Near the end of the 2nd quarter, Sheridan slowly started to pull away from Kelly Walsh and would go on to win on Senior Night, 63-46. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media First Quarter: 0:08 – 0:19 Alex Sanders Sher 3 KW 2 0:20 – 0:30 Tyler Pacheco KW 4 Sher 3 0:31 – 0:41 …

March 1, 2022

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Fifth Street Property Discussed at Meeting

On Monday night, the Northwest Community College District Board and SCSD#2 Board discussed the dual and concurrent enrollment program and the future use of the Fifth Street property. NCCD board chair Debra Wendtland opened the meeting, and turned the floor over to Dr. Walt Tribley, Sheridan College President, “We can’t help our community unless we

March 1, 2022

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Yellowstone National Park Celebrating 150 Years

The first national park in the United States is celebrating its sesquicentennial. March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park. Signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant, America’s first national park was set aside to preserve and protect the scenery, cultural heritage, wildlife, geologic and ecological

March 1, 2022

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2-A State and 4-A Regional Basketball Tournaments Open Thursday / Cowboys Lose at Home Against SDSU

2-A STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT – The Big Horn Rams and both Tongue River teams will open the 2-A state basketball tournament Thursday in Casper The Lady Eagles open with Wyoming Indian in the first game of the tournament at 9 am. The Rams open at noon with Rocky Mountain and the Eagles will play the …

March 1, 2022

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