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Sheridan Man Sentenced for Felony Theft Charge

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan man who pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge at a hearing in December was sentenced in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan Tuesday. District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted the terms of the plea agreement reached with the State and sentenced 54-year-old Kenneth Hirschman to a deferred prosecution …

February 21, 2023

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Kinskey Discusses Where Legislature Sits With Two Weeks Remaining

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, gave his thoughts on where the legislature currently sits and what he sees coming in the final couple of weeks. He said at this point traditionally, there would be some healthy debate on …

February 21, 2023

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Johnson County Amends Budget for Opioid Settlement Funding

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have amended their current 2022-23 budget to add funding for opioid drug prevention measures in the county. County Clerk Jackie Camino explained the need for the amendment at Tuesday’s regular meeting. County Attorney Tucker Ruby said his office will now figure out exactly how the county can use

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OKs Contract Labor Agreement

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve a contract labor agreement with Kaye Penno for Indigent Burial Investigation Services for the county. In a separate interview, Commission Chair Christi Haswell said Penno has been performing these duties for the county for a number of years, and this contract is for her …

February 21, 2023

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Dennis Mohatt Pushup Challenge For VOANR

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan resident Dennis Mohatt did 6,000 pushups in about 4 1/2 hours on Monday (February 20th), as part of a fundraiser for Volunteers of America Northern Rockies. He raised about $600 for his efforts. Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media 74

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital welcomes new physician

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Memorial Hospital has announced a new hire, Emily Denney, DO, to the Primary Care downtown practice at 61 South Gould Str.  An Air Force veteran, Denny has made family practice her focus due to her passion working with people of all ages. According to SMH, Denney’s desire to create lasting …

February 21, 2023

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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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