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SCSD#1 Ranks High in School Performance

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder held a zoom media conference on Wednesday, September 6, for the 2023 release of Wyoming school performance ratings and assessment data. At the Wyoming Department of Education, Degenfelder said, Degenfelder She said that twelve Wyoming schools continue to maintain or

September 6, 2023

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UW College of Law Firearms Research Center names first executive director

News – Sheridan Media The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed at the University of Wyoming College of Law, has announced that firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky will serve as the center’s first executive director. Founded in early 2023, the FRC was established to provide more voices in the firearms discussion; create a pipeline of graduates prepared

September 6, 2023

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Governor Gordon Extends Public Comment for Sage-Grouse Map Modifications

News – Sheridan Media The Sage Grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) has modified the draft sage-grouse core area map after considering public comment. The updated map, Draft 3, is now available for public review and comment. The deadline to submit public comment is 5 p.m. on Sept. 19.   The Bureau of Land Management is in the …

September 6, 2023

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WY Governor Mark Gordon Praises WY Regional EMS At Sheridan Open House

News – Sheridan Media Two Northeast Wyoming hospitals recently celebrated their partnership in terms of ambulance service. It’s been about 10 months since the Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Campbell County Memorial Hospital joined forces to create the Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Services. Before then, the city of Sheridan and Sheridan County was

September 6, 2023

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SCLT Explore History to Tour Eatons Ranch

News – Sheridan Media Eatons Horse Drive on Memorial Day On September 12, and again on September 19, both beginning at 10 a.m., the SCLT Explore History program will present a very special tour of Wyoming’s original dude ranch. Attendees will learn about the history of Eatons’ Ranch, tour the buildings, and experience its beautiful …

September 6, 2023

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WY Department Of Health Promoting Survey Regarding Youth Mental Health Care

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is asking family members and youth to complete brief surveys about potential barriers and needs for mental health care for youth and young adults in the state. Two separate surveys are available: one for parents and guardians of youth and young adults, and one specifically …

September 6, 2023

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SHS and TR Football hit the Road Friday / Big Horn will Play Their Home Opener / Cowboys Host Portland state / Broncos Open the NFL Season Sunday at Home Against the Raiders

News – Sheridan Media BRONC FOOTBALL – The Sheridan Broncs play at Laramie Friday night our live broadcast will start at 5:30 with the First Federal bank and trust pregame show kickoff is set for 6:00 on KWYO 14-10 AM and 106.9 FM and we will also have our video web stream at sheridanmedia.com. One …

September 6, 2023

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Labor Day Weekend Hang Gliding at Sand Turn

News – Sheridan Media Sand Turn was packed on Labor Day weekend, as hang gliders flew over the Big Horn Mountains. Sand Turn is renowned for being an excellent hang-gliding launch point off the mountain and has been relevant in the gliding community since the mid to late 1970s. Johann Nield, an avid and experienced …

September 6, 2023

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A Contract for Fuel

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council met for their first regularly scheduled business meeting of September Tuesday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Fuel Contract The fiscal year budget for the City of Sheridan that began on July 1 of this year included an authorization for up to $100,000 for fuel …

September 5, 2023

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SMH Nurse Receives Statewide Award

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employee Jazz Scott, RN, received the 2023 Norman S. Holt Awardfor Nursing Excellence during the Wyoming Hospital Association’s annual meeting held in Cheyenne Aug.30-31. Scott has worked as a women’s health nurse at Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 2015.“Jazz Scott represents so much of the

September 5, 2023

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