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XFL… Is It Any Good? Why Is the NBA Trying to Reintroduce Karl Malone?

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast, this week James goes through the first weekend of the newly revamped XFL. What rules they change to the game of football that the NFL could use. As well as changes that should probably stay in the XFL. Plus, take a look at the …

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan Pilots Assocation and 307 Flight School: Improving Access to Aviation in Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media (Photo courtesy of Grainger and Bighorn Films) Some people are afraid to fly, for other’s it is their passion. On February 16 JT Grainger, President of Sheridan Pilots Association and founder of Sheridan Pilots 307 Flight School, talked about aviation in Sheridan. The Sheridan Pilots Association is a 501 c 3 …

February 21, 2023

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Joy Harjo To Receive Ucross Award on Saturday

News – Sheridan Media Ucross, the renowned artist residency program in northern Wyoming, will present the internationally acclaimed performer, musician and writer Joy Harjo with the Ucross Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Arts during her performance at the WYO Theater in Sheridan, Wyoming, on Saturday, February 25. Harjo will be the second

February 21, 2023

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Game and Fish finalizes 2023 plans for watercraft check stations in northeast Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced they have finalized plans for the operation of watercraft check stations in northeast Wyoming for 2023.  Check stations are operated annually in Wyoming to inspect watercraft for aquatic invasive species. In July 2022, South Dakota documented an infestation of invasive zebra mussels

February 21, 2023

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Bill expanding on home-schooling options is signed into law

News – Sheridan Media Authored by House Majority Floor Leader Chip Neiman (R), HB0070: Definition of home-based educational programs, was signed by Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon.  HB0070 was among the first bills signed into law by Gordon during the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature. The bill is written to give more freedom and …

February 21, 2023

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One Killed In Vehicle-Snow Plow Collision South Of Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media On February 19, 2023, at approximately 9:00 AM, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) Troopers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision at WY-335 and Knode Road (CR-60) intersection (about 2 miles northeast of the town of Big Horn). A Sheridan County 2016 Western Star Snowplow was traveling westbound on Knode road. A …

February 21, 2023

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Bronc Swimmers Complete Historic Season / 1A / 2A Regional Hoops Start Thursday / Pokes v Aggies Tonight

News – Sheridan Media BRONCS SWIMMING / DIVING – The Bronc swimmers and divers finished 3rd at the 4A state swimming and diving championships. It was the teams best finish to a season since 1986 and Head coach Brent Moore says the Broncs put in a lot of hard work to make it happen. And …

February 21, 2023

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Council to Award GIS On-Call Professional Services Contract

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council, at their regularly scheduled business meeting tonight, will be considering a bid award for a GIS on-call professional services contract with T-O Engineers out of Cody. City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer said the firm will review and evaluate a list of items pertaining to the City’s …

February 21, 2023

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Budget Bill Places Record $1.4 Billion in Savings, Fully Funds Education

News – Sheridan Media The supplemental budget bill recently approved by the Wyoming Legislature places an unprecedented $1.4 billion in savings and fully funds Wyoming’s K-12 education system. The budget bill must still be approved by Governor Mark Gordon. Senate President Ogden Driskill said the budget bill is a record-setter for the amount of money

February 20, 2023

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Governor to Request USDA Disaster Designation

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon announced Monday that he intends to request USDA Disaster Designation. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. USDA Disaster Designation Gordon said that due to a combination of factors, this winter has been particularly hard for Wyoming’s sheep and cattle producers, as the winter started exceptionally

February 20, 2023

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