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Lummis Reintroduces Legislation to Support Wyoming Ranchers and Promote Wyoming Beef

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) joined a number of her colleagues in the Senate in reintroducing the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. The bill would amend the American Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish country of origin labeling requirements for

January 31, 2023

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Wyoming High School Graduation Rates Decrease During 2021-22 School Year

News – Sheridan Media For the first time in eight years, the Wyoming High School graduation rate dropped, but the Wyoming Department of Education the rate remains to be strong. The Department says the state graduation rate for the 2021-22 school year was at 81.8%, which is down from 82.4% the year before. The last …

January 31, 2023

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Social media scam targets young adults

News – Sheridan Media A new scam targeting young men and women has begun to make the rounds in Sheridan County. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Sheriff Levi Domiguez and Undersheriff Lieutenant Devearux Johnson spoke on the techniques used by the scammers to blackmail younger residents through social media

January 31, 2023

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The Sheridan AARP Community Action Team: Fun with a purpose

News – Sheridan Media While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Executive Board Member AARP Volunteer Clarence Montano and Sheridan Community Action Team AARP Volunteer Jerry Edwards told listeners a little about the AARP Community Action Team.  The team is a group of Sheridan County residents that work to connect with Sheridan Region

January 31, 2023

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Wyoming Crypto Bank’s Federal Reserve Application Denied

News – Sheridan Media The Federal Reserve Board has denied a Wyoming cryptocurrency bank’s application for Federal Reserve System membership, officials announced Friday (January 27th), dealing a setback to the crypto industry’s attempts to build acceptance in mainstream U.S. banking. Many in crypto have been looking to Cheyenne-based Custodia Bank’s

January 31, 2023

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UW Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program Offering Mini-Grants To Childcare Centers

News – Sheridan Media Mini-grants for Wyoming childcare centers seeking to encourage physical activity and healthy eating habits are now available through the University of Wyoming Extension’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP). From January through September 2023, CNP will award 20-25 mini-grants to childcare centers across the state. Grants are open to

January 31, 2023

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All for one and one for all at the WYO

News – Sheridan Media The WYO Theater has announced the theatre group, The Acting Company will present Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling epic, The Three Musketeers at the WYO at 4 p.m. Sunday Feb. 26.  Set against the backdrop of injustice and chivalry, intrigue and betrayal abound as Athos, Porthos, Aramis and D’Artagnan fight for justice against

January 31, 2023

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Weather Wipes out More Games / Bronc / Lady Bronc Hoops Host Cheyenne East and Central This Weekend / Big Horn v Tongue River Thursday

News – Sheridan Media BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams games with Casper Kelly Walsh were called off late morning Monday because Casper canceled school, so next up for the the Broncs and Lady Broncs will be games at home Friday with Cheyenne East at 5:30 and 7:00 …

January 31, 2023

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Designation of Funds

News – Sheridan Media A designation of surplus funds was recently an item that was addressed by city officials. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Fund Designation The City of Sheridan general cash reserve fund was created by ordinance in 2005. The ordinance called for a reserve of 10 percent of the General Fund …

January 30, 2023

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Alley Vacation Request Approved

News – Sheridan Media A request to vacate a little over 1,900 square feet of the east-west alley adjacent to lots one through six, block 18  of the Coffeen Second Addition Subdivision was recently considered and approved by the Sheridan City Council. Community Development Director Wade Sanner. Wade Sanner Sanner said the vacation request did …

January 30, 2023

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