News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon announced Monday that he’s issued an executive order declaring an emergency in response to multiple fires currently burning in Wyoming. The declaration will help the state access additional federal firefighting resources and directs the Office of Homeland Security to take action to coordinate state and federal

News – Sheridan Media On Sunday, Aug. 17, Ucross held its annual Ucross Arts Festival at the Park at Ucross. Caitlin Addlesperger, Ucross President and Executive Director, extended a welcome to all who attended the event, Tawni Shuler talked about her design on the T-Shirt, with the Raymond Plank center and a sandhill crane. She …

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Community Land Trust is inviting the community to discover the fascinating geologic history of the Bighorns along the trails accessed from the Bear Gulch East Trailhead, part of the newest section of Red Grade Trails. Retired geologist Steve Stresky will tell a story over a billion years in the …

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board recently considered approving a Resolution to transfer funds to establish the Paul Holkup Scholarship Fund. According to the Resolution, in 2017 the district received a $10,000 donation to establish the scholarship fund for the purpose of supporting post-secondary education opportunities for graduating

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Area Water Supply (SAWS) Joint Powers Board has announced they will have an emergency meeting Tuesday (this evening) beginning at 5 p.m. in the County Commission Meeting Room. According to the meeting agenda, they will be discussing new business, which is consideration of Resolution No. 25-08-19, approving the

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports they are strongly urging the public to refrain from releasing pet fish, such as goldfish, into local waterways.  Floyd Whiting has more.  Recently, Game and Fish fisheries biologists in the Jackson Region discovered goldfish in the pond at May Park after receiving a tip …

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to amend City of Sheridan code was an item of consideration at this week’s Sheridan City Council business meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Code Amendment Adopted by City Council An ordinance amending article 2-VII of City Code, Capital Equipment Reserve and General Fund Reserve, was approved

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Tourism Association Marketing Director Toby Carrig, in his recent report to the Buffalo City Council, discussed tourism trends internationally, in the US and locally. He gave specific numbers on some popular destinations. Carrig said some local spots with a decrease in tourist numbers this year include Devil’s Tower,

News – Sheridan Media Mountain Man John Colter was one of the leading explorers in the early days of the frontier. He is best known as the first known European to enter the region which is now known as Yellowstone National Park, and to see the majestic Tetons during the winter of 1807-1808. He is …

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission, during their Tuesday meeting, is scheduled to consider a De-Annexation Impact Report by the Sheridan Heights Ranch, LLC from the City of Sheridan. Also on the agenda is consideration of an amendment to the contract between the county and the Department of Family Services; a Grant Award …