Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to lift the hiring freeze on county offices for Public Health to hire a new office manager. Public Health Nurse Manager Mechelle Rivera spoke to the commissioners at their Tuesday meeting. Rivera also asked for a discussion regarding salary for that position, which was set at $32,000 for the current …

Sheridan County has voted to release $360,000 in funds to the City of Sheridan for the closure of the Sheridan City Landfill. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that the funds stem from an agreement between the governmental agencies. Obermueller said the agreement specifies that the county will release the funds when asked, as long

Sponsored by the American Dental Association, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The month offers an opportunity to bring awareness to the children’s oral hygiene, tooth decay and promote good habits and practices to prevent it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention About 20% of children aged 5 to 11 years

Sheridan Community Land Trust and The Hub on Smith have announced their collaborative Explore History programs scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8, and Tuesday, March 8, will be held at the WYO Theater.  The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8, at the WYO Theater. It is titled “History of Water in the Semiarid Southeastern …

The 2022 Legislative Session will convene on Feb. 14, in Cheyenne. This is a budget year for lawmakers and although the budget bill will be a top priority, there are hundreds of other bills that will require introduction.  Budget sessions, held on even numbered years, only meet for 20 days. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s …

The state of Montana has reached a $270,000 settlement with a Gillette, Wyoming man who was forced into a ditch to avoid colliding with a state trooper, who made an illegal U-turn. The settlement between Montana and plaintiff Mitch Burgess was filed in District Court in Helena. It comes after Judge Kathy Seeley ordered sanctions …

UW BASKETBALL – The Wyoming basketball Cowboys beat Colorado state Monday night 84-78 in overtime Hunter Maldonado led the way with 35 points, here’s Head coach Jeff Linder. Next up for the Pokes is a home game Thursday night with Boise state then a road trip to Fresno state Sunday. Next up for the Cowgirls …

The National Park Service (NPS) announced a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Bison Management Plan at Yellowstone National Park Friday, Jan. 28. With this announcement, the NPS introduces a broad range of actions for managing bison inside the park. This plan allows the NPS to evaluate bison management …

U.S. officials continue to keep a watchful eye on the developing issue between Russia and Ukraine. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter recently spoke with U.S. Senator John Barrasso (WY-R) about the possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. Senator Barrasso on Russia-Ukraine Conflict Tensions continue to mount over the possible Russian invasion of Ukraine. The

The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law on November 15 by President Joe Biden will allow for new federal programs and grants that will be opening up in the coming months. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced that he will coordinate efforts between agencies to analyze options, …