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Burglary Suspects Apprehended Southeast Of Sheridan

Two people suspected in being involved in a number of jobsite burglaries are in custody, after they were caught trying to hide from law enforcement. According to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office, at around 12:30pm Wednesday (September 28th), a citizen spotted a suspect vehicle, and attempted to make contact with the 2 people inside, but …

September 28, 2022

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UW sees another increase in enrollment of first-time students

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, University of Wyoming Director of Institutional Communications Chad Baldwin told listeners the number of first-time students attending UW has grown by over 10% this fall. According to Baldwin, this is the second year in a row that UW’s incoming class has topped the previous year’s enrollment.

September 28, 2022

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The Wyoming Room, history for everyone

With classes back in session, the Sheridan County Public Library System is happy to see the return of students, according to Executive Director Cameron Duff.  C. Duff While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Duff told listeners that the biggest draw to the newest Sheridan students is the Wyoming Room.  According to Duff, early …

September 28, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Approves Lot Size Variance

Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a lot size variance request in the Big Horn Meadows Subdivision. County Planner Mark Reid explained that Brett and Annetta Sayer applied for a variance to the minimum lot size zoning standards to permit reduction of a 2.96-acre parcel known as Lot 5 by just under 3,500 square feet. They wish …

September 28, 2022

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Group Still Talking with City on Outdoor Ice Rink

A group of local residents looking to form a board to oversee, maintain, and make improvements to Buffalo ‘s outdoor hockey/ice rink in Washington Park, are still interested in doing so. Group representative Edison Elder came before the city council to update them on what they have accomplished since they first brought the subject up …

September 28, 2022

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Johnson County 4-H Updates Commission on Happenings

The Johnson County Commission received an update on what’s been going on with the 4-H program through the University of Wyoming’s Extension Office. Bryce McKenzie, 4-H/Youth Development Extension Educator, said with the 4-H new year happening the first of October, he wanted to give some positive information on the program. There are 326 active kids

September 28, 2022

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Game and Fish give notice: Wyoming watercraft registration closing for fall

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announces the closing of the 2022 watercraft registrations while they prepare for the 2023 season during the month of October.  Watercraft registrations will resume again Nov. 1, 2022 at Game and Fish offices and online, with one-year registrations valid through 2023 and three-year registration valid through 2025. The

September 28, 2022

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Northern WY Community College District Trying To Increase Community Engagement

With enrollment numbers increasing, and financial projection numbers in the black, the Northern Wyoming Community College District Board Of Trustees is trying to get Sheridan College more involved in the community. Recently, the board gave President Dr. Walter Tribley a 5-year contract instead of the regular 3-year rolling contract. In the past school year,

September 28, 2022

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WY Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge Designed To Promote Youngster’s Ideas

Today’s youngsters are tomorrow’s future and one Wyoming organization is trying to promote the ideas that youngsters have that can make a difference both now and down the road. The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance has launched the Wyoming Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge. It’s a contest that invites youth to promote their ideas for a product or …

September 28, 2022

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UW Men’s Basketball Practice Starts/Arvada-Clearmont Volleyball Wins Second In A Row

Sheridan County High School Football: The big game of the week in Wyoming High School football happens this Friday (September 30th), when the undefeated Sheridan Broncs host the undefeated Cheyenne East Thunderbirds. We will have the game live for you beginning with the pre-game show at about 5:30, on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM plus …

September 28, 2022

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