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Sheridan Boys Swimming/Diving Team Sixth At 2022 Cheyenne Invitational

The Cheyenne Invitational Swim meet took place in Laramie on Saturday, January 15th. Sheridan placed 6th out of 12 teams. The Broncs participated in a meet on Friday with Laramie, Lander, Evanston, Kelly Walsh, and Campbell County. Team scores were not kept. Sheridan has next week off from competition, and will have a home meet …

January 16, 2022

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Natrona at Sheridan Wrestling Highlights – January 13, 2022

The Mustangs and the Broncs finished 1st and 2nd at last year’s 4A State Tournament. The difference was 4 points. Sheridan took a step in the right direction by winning a home dual against the defending state champs, 36-31, as it came down to the last match. The next scheduled wrestling meet for the Broncs …

January 15, 2022

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In 1904, Wyoming Comes to Broadway

The Occidental Hotel, Buffalo, Wyoming, where The Virginian got his man. In January of 1904, a new stage play opened on Broadway in New York. In the Guernsey Gazette. Guernsey Wyoming, in May, 1905, there is this blurb …The play entitled “The Virginian,” presented last week to crowded houses at the Broadway theater, with its …

January 15, 2022

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Council Committee to Vet Applicants for Retail Liquor Liquor License

Due to an increase in population that was reported in the 2020 Census the City of Sheridan received an additional retail liquor license. In September, 2021, the Sheridan City Council  formed a committee made up of Councilors Jacob Martin, Shawn Day, and Steven Brantz to establish a process for awarding the additional license. The deadline …

January 15, 2022

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GPET Funding and Development on Council’s Agenda

Two joint County-City subdivision requests will be considered by the Sheridan City Council at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night. Prior to consideration, there will be a public hearing on each resolution. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger. Mayor Bridger The Council will also be considering requests from the applicants who applied for General

January 15, 2022

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UW Names Anthropology Building for Late Archaeologist

The University of Wyoming’s Anthropology Building now bears the name of George Frison, a Worland native and UW graduate who achieved international acclaim as an archaeologist during a lengthy career as a UW faculty member. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted Friday to name the building in Frison’s honor, at the request of …

January 14, 2022

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Antelope Butte Lodge is officially open

The doors have opened to the new Antelope Butte Lodge and staff are ready to welcome guests.  The $2.7 million renovation was unveiled to the public on Jan. 14. The culmination of the ten-year Open Antelope Butte Campaign, the lodge building received official occupancy approval this week from the Wyoming State Fire Marshal. “We are …

January 14, 2022

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Safety on the ice

Ice fishing can be a dangerous but rewarding sport. Recently, Wyoming Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt spoke to listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse regarding some safety tips and resources for local anglers who brave the cold to enjoy this popular Wyoming winter pastime.  C. Schmidt Anglers should reconsider fishing on

January 14, 2022

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Pianist Wynona Wang to perform at Sheridan College

The Arts at Sheridan College will present a performance by Chinese pianist Wynona Wang at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Whitney Center for the Arts.  According to Sheridan College, Wang was selected as First Prize winner of the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, which is just the latest in a series of …

January 14, 2022

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SCLT History Program Features Early Woman Photographer

Jessamine Spear Johnson, photo courtesy of Tempe Javitz, copyright held by X4 LLC. Used by permission Tempe Javitz, granddaughter of Jessamine Spear Johnson, early-day woman photographer, was the featured speaker at the Sheridan Community Land Trust Explore History program at the Hub on Jan. 11. Javitz joined the audience via zoom and talked about compiling

January 14, 2022

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