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First Day Hike Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Every January, Fort Phil Kearny State Historic Site participates in the “First Day Hike” program – a twenty-plus-year-old national initiative designed to encourage not only a healthy and active lifestyle but an appreciation for the nation’s parks and historic sites. On New Year’s Day, beginning

December 29, 2024

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Top Stories SCSD#1 2024

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” July 2024 SCSD#1 Receives Grant for their CTE programs At the July Board of Trustees meeting, Superintendent Jones talked about a grant that SCSD#1 applied for Jeremy Smith, SCSD#1 business manager, said that CTE Programs include everything from “Accounting to Welding.” SCSD#1 Students can learn Ag

December 29, 2024

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First Day Hike at Trail End

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Every January, Trail End participates in the “First Day Hike” program – a twenty-plus-year-old national initiative designed to encourage not only a healthy and active lifestyle but an appreciation for the nation’s parks and historic sites. On New Year’s Day, starting at Trail End at 10:00 a.m.,

December 28, 2024

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History: Chinook Winds

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Although it hasn’t been extremely cold yet this winter, late 2024, Chinooks are still welcome. One blew through the Clearmont area before Christmas, and warm wind felt almost spring-like. So, this week’s history column will discuss Chinook winds, which in North America are unique to the Rocky Mountain

December 28, 2024

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Safety Officials Warn Of Avalanche Risk In Bighorn Mountains

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Heavy snowfall is forecasted for the Bighorn Mountains in the coming days, significantly increasing the risk of avalanches and posing a threat to those engaging in backcountry winter recreational activities. Although the Bighorn Mountains do not have an official avalanche center to provide danger ratings,

December 27, 2024

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Year-in-Review: Final Quarter of 2024

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” We’ll conclude our year-in-review series today with a look at some of the top news stories from the fourth quarter of 2024. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Year-in-Review: Final Quarter of 2024 The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation announced in early November that this year’s

December 27, 2024

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WYDOT Snowplow Undamaged After Being Hit By Pickup Truck On US Highway 16 Near Ten Sleep

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A snow plow driver was slowly plowing fresh snow along the guardrail of a slick U.S. 16 Thursday (December 26th) about seven miles east of Ten Sleep. The Ford Ranger driver lost control while driving slowly on the slick road, and the Ford Ranger slid across U.S.16 and made impact …

December 27, 2024

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WYDOT seeking input on Bighorn Y intersection alternatives

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The intersection of US 87, WY 332, and WY 335, known as the Bighorn Y intersection, underwent a study to determine if the department should change the intersection to allow for safer and more efficient traffic flow. Known for causing near misses of collisions and excessive speeds by some motorists,

December 27, 2024

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Public invited to discuss the North Fork of the Shoshone River fishery and proposed regulation changes Jan. 8

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced they will host a public meeting Jan. 8 to discuss the results of a recent angler preference survey and a proposed change to fishing regulations on the North Fork of the Shoshone River and Buffalo Bill Reservoir west of Cody.  The public …

December 27, 2024

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Sheridan County Accepts 2025 CMAQ Agreement

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners have accepted an agreement between the county and the Wyoming Department of Transportation for the 2025 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program. The amount awarded by the federal government to the county will be just under $226,000 that will be coupled with a

December 27, 2024

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