The Sheridan County Conservation District was awarded a $585,000 Cleanup Grant through the US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program to address asbestos contamination at the former Acme Power Plant. The focus of the grant is for asbestos abatement in the buildings. Whether or not the structures are able to be reused, the asbestos needs to

Streams in the City of Sheridan will soon look a little different thanks to a partnership between the City and the Army Corps of Engineers.  An ongoing restoration project aims to reestablish the ecosystems in the streams of the City of Sheridan and improve the health and welfare of the local wildlife.  While appearing on …

At their May meeting on Wednesday, May 11, the SCSD#3 board of trustees honored the Clear Creek FFA. The FFA officers talked about the recent state convention honors. Clearcreek FFA Superintendent Boyd Brown congratulated the FFA members on their honors. Joslyn Camino, first and second grade teacher, and Jolene Poppenga, administrative assistant, were

Not long after moonrise this Sunday night, stargazers in Sheridan County can watch a celestial event. A lunar eclipse will take place as the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, which will cause the planet to cast its shadow on its orbiting satellite, turning it into a blood red color. Astronomers say this …

Wyoming Humanities announced this week that it has selected “The Marvelous Invention of Orion McBride,” written by Sheridan area educator and author Tyler Rogers, for the 2022 Library of Congress National Book Festival. Rogers’ book is Wyoming’s “Great Reads from Great Places” selection at the annual festival, which highlights children’s and

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily  Some Wyoming Democrats are switching parties to register as Republicans for the upcoming primary election, according to a longtime county clerk, prompting her to urge voters to practice their own form of election integrity. Incumbent U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, who

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily Claims of corruption, drug use, and sexual misconduct involving the former leaders at the St. Stephens Indian School are now the focus of a federal criminal investigation.   Lori Hogan, a spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Bob Murray, said the FBI is …

Yellowstone National Park is known for having seismic activity, but on Wednesday (May 11th) there was more activity than normal. The US Geological Survey says shortly after 7:30am, an earthquake that registered a 4.2 on the Richter scale, was detected north of the Park’s East Entrance in the vicinity of Saddle Mountain, Hague Mountain and …

SRD – We continue our visit with the Sheridan Recreation District as they transition into spring and summer mode. One spring program that has been getting more popular over the last several years has been youth running, Rec District Director Seth Ulvestad administers that program. And Seth says they have a big summer schedule of …

A brewery in Sheridan recently won a highly coveted award. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. World Beer Cup Award The World Beer Cup is regarded as the most prestigious beer competition in the world. Black Tooth Brewing Company in Sheridan recently won a bronze medal at the World Beer Cup in the English …