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Kasey Garnhart Era Beings At Sheridan HS/Troopers Win 2 At Billings Tournament

Kasey Garnhart Era begins – A new era officially starts today within the Sheridan High School Activities Department as Kasey Garnhart is now on the job. He’s held the same job at Rawlins the past 3 school years, and before that he was an assistant AD in Sheridan. Garnhart says he’s been involved with athletics …

July 1, 2022

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Fireworks in Ranchester

With no fireworks at the Bighorn Equestrian Center this Fourth of July, the town of Ranchester is expecting a much bigger crowd this year.  Mayor Peter Clark said the fun will begin about 2pm with local venders ready to help supply your picnic. He said the fireworks will be moved behind the Middle School to …

July 1, 2022

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S&P Has Positive Outlook for Wyoming’s Bond Ratings

Three separate ratings issued Thursday by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) signals good news for the State of Wyoming’s immediate future. Two of the ratings, one tied to the State’s “General Obligation” bond rating and the other linked to the “Miscellaneous Tax” bond rating, were affirmed while the University of Wyoming Trustees’ “General

July 1, 2022

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Buffalo Council, Fire Chief Approve Burning Request

A request from a resident for a variance to city code to allow burning of slash piles has been approved by both Buffalo Fire Chief Gomer Gammon and the city council. Mayor Shane Schrader and Gammon discussed the details about the variance request during the recent council meeting. Gammon said the fire department can monitor …

July 1, 2022

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JCHC CEO Discusses New Providers, Security, Legal Counsel

Johnson County Healthcare Center CEO Luke Senden, in his report to the hospital board Wednesday night, discussed new doctors that are expected to take positions with the facility in the coming months. There has been an offer extended for an ER Doctor, as Senden explained. Senden talked about one provider that is expected to visit …

July 1, 2022

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Sheridan County Amends Air Service MOU

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between themselves and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) concerning air service in Sheridan. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained more about the amendment. She said the amendment will extend the term for an additional three

July 1, 2022

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Kendell Marvel will perform at the Big Horn Equestrian Center 

A benefit concert for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation featuring singer songwriter Kendell Marvel will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. Gates open at 4 p.m.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Big Horn Equestrian Center Executive Director Sheila Blackburn told listeners that parking will be done around the field

June 30, 2022

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Wyoming student takes third at National History Day Contest

The University of Wyoming reports that Lachlan Gebhart, of Lander Middle School, won third place in the Junior Individual Documentary division at the virtual 2022 National History Day Contest with his project, “Wolves: Bloodthirsty Menaces or Stewards of the Land?” His project also received the Gerald and Jessie F. Chambers Junior Division Award

June 30, 2022

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Fireworks safety

The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is a time of getting together with family, and watching fireworks displays either at a rural home, or watch a large professionally arranged display, and celebrating our country. Fireworks have been a part of the Fourth of July for many years, and people have warned of the dangers …

June 30, 2022

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Keeping Pets Safe Over the Fourth

Pets are not usually enthused about the Fourth of July fireworks. Dogs dislike the noise, and try to avoid it in may ways, hiding, or even getting out of their home and running away. More pets are listed as missing after the Fourth than any other day. Marian Eccles of the Unleashed Foundation & Academy …

June 30, 2022

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