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City Code Amendment Ordinance Moves Forward on Second Reading

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to amend City of Sheridan code relating to courts, fines and imprisonment was approved unanimously on second reading by the Sheridan City Council this week. City Attorney Brad Thimmesch said that while Chapter 9 of City Code has been revised several times throughout the years, much of it has …

June 4, 2025

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June 7 is Annual Free Fishing Day 

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish is inviting the public to celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license for a day — for free.  June 7, will be a big day for angels as each year, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department designates the first Saturday of National …

June 3, 2025

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Needs increase as some funding sources become shaky at the Hub

News – Sheridan Media When the former Executive Director of the Hub on Smith, Carmen Rideout, took the reins over 25 years ago, the board informed her that her priority should be the preparation of the influx of the Baby Boomer generation.    For a quarter of a century, Rideout did just that; prepare the Hub …

June 3, 2025

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Hot Air Balloon ‘Hot and Bothered’

News – Sheridan Media At the Memorial Day Ceremony held last Monday at the Sheridan Cemetery, Ginny Rieger of Cloud Peak Ballooning was on hand to talk about her hot air balloon, ‘Hot and Bothered,’ Rieger learned to fly balloons in Riverton and moved to Sheridan in 2014. Hot air balloons are powered by the …

June 3, 2025

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SC Weed and Pest to begin fog applications of Bti

News – Sheridan Media Later this week, Sheridan County Weed and Pest will begin aerial fogging applications of Vectobac 12AS, a naturally occurring soil bacteria known as Bacillus thuringiensis, israelensis, (Bti). This product is ingested by the mosquito larvae, causing disruption in their digestive system, preventing them from becoming adult mosquitoes.

June 3, 2025

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Rezone Ordinance Approved on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to rezone several different properties in north Sheridan was an item of consideration at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council business meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Rezone Ordinance Approved on First Reading The City Council gave first reading approval of an ordinance that rezones nine

June 3, 2025

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‘Confluences’, a Ucross Sound Walk, Available June 6

News – Sheridan Media At the annual Ucross Foundation Founder’s Day held on May 31 ‘Confluences’, was debuted. “Confluences” is a new site-specific sound experience created by internationally recognized artists and Ucross Fellows Teri Rueb and Laurids Sonne was debuted. Rueb explained where the name originated. “Confluences” is an emplaced

June 3, 2025

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History: Oregon Trail Part 2

News – Sheridan Media The Oregon Trail had a huge impact on Wyoming’s history. In last weeks column we saw some of the historic facets of the Trail, probably the first great highway across half of the United States. This column will explore more interesting facts about the historic trail. The Wyoming Student, March 22, …

June 2, 2025

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Tongue River High School 2025 Graduation

News – Sheridan Media On Saturday, May 31, Tongue River High School held its 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Tongue River High School. Principal Wade Sanford said that the graduates are prepared and ready to undertake the next phase in their lives. He introduced Senior Paxten Aksamit, who gave the welcome speech. She thanked the teachers, …

June 2, 2025

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Big Horn High School 2025 Commencement

News – Sheridan Media On Saturday, May 31 Big Horn High School held their 2025 Commencement Ceremony in the Big Horn High School Gym. The National Anthem was sung by Sofia Maria, and Principal Mike Daley gave the greeting. There was a slide show about the seniors that ran continuously during the ceremony. Senior class …

June 2, 2025

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