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Sheridan College Holds Grand Opening for New Health Facilities

News – Sheridan Media The Grand Opening of the new Kim and May Kay Love Dental Hygiene Clinic and the B.F. & Rose H. Perkins Health Science Center was held on September 7 at Sheridan College. Dr. Walt Tribley, Sheridan College President, talked about the donors and the many people who made the new addition …

September 8, 2023

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Increase in sage-grouse lek attendance observed by G&F

News – Sheridan Media According to data from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, sage-grouse lek attendance saw an increase in lek counts this spring.  The department reports that in 2023, lek attendance increased 15 percent compared to last year. The appearance of more birds at leks is thought to be due to the natural …

September 7, 2023

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Thanks to two local banks, the WYO will have parking during Main Street construction

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Main Street Paving and Utility Project will be able to complete one more block this year than originally planned.  Although this will put them ahead of schedule and possibly reopen Main Street before the WYO Rodeo Parade, it has created a few problems for businesses who have not planned …

September 7, 2023

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Schedule wranglers make more room at the Y

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County YMCA has shifted gears from summer camps to after school programs.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday told listeners the summer camps at the Y were full this year. Cassiday said staff managed to get through the waiting list to ensure every …

September 7, 2023

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Fulmer Library to Host Artist Reception Tuesday

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Fulmer Public Library invites the public to an artist reception for Sheridan County resident Carolyn W. Walker on Tuesday, September 12 from 3 to 5 pm. Light refreshments will be served at the reception. According to information from the Library, Walker spent her formative years on the Canyon Ranch …

September 7, 2023

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Snow Route Ordinance Received Second Reading Approval

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Tuesday night, considered an ordinance that amends current code pertaining to parking on emergency snow routes in the City. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Snow Route Ordinance Ordinance 2270,  which amends the City’s current ordinance 16-25 that prohibits parking

September 7, 2023

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Sheridan Commission Approves Purchase of Vehicle

News – Sheridan Media During their regular meeting this week the Sheridan County Commission discussed and approved the purchase of a vehicle from a local dealer to replace an aging one. According to County Administrative Director Cameron Duff, he had asked for bids from local dealerships to replace the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban that is currently …

September 7, 2023

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Buffalo Ice Rink to Host Weekend Tournament

News – Sheridan Media This Saturday the Buffalo Ice Rink will be hosting a 3-on-3 Ball Hockey Tournament that will also feature live music and beer. Ann Edison, with the Buffalo Ice Rink organization, attended this week’s Buffalo City Council meeting to invite the public to participate this weekend. According to information provided by the …

September 7, 2023

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Jo Co Commission Approves Budget Amendment

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Cmmissioners have approved Resolution No.711, a budget amendment for their current 2023-24 budget. At their meeting this week, Chairman Bill Novotny entered into a budget hearing and discussed the amendment. Specifically, the amendments showed funds coming from the National Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of

September 7, 2023

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Sheridan County School Districts Above Testing Average For 2022-23 School Year; Johnson County Below Average In Four Categories

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) has released results for the 2022-23 Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (WY-TOPP) and Wyoming Alternate Assessment (WY-ALT). Wyoming’s 2022-23 assessment results show slight increases in overall proficiency rates within each content area. Overall student proficiency rates increased in

September 7, 2023

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