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Sheridan YMCA: not just another job

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday told listeners about a job opportunity open in the Y’s weight room.  According to Cassiday, many may initially believe working in the weight room only consists of picking up weights, cleaning machines and maintaining cleanliness, but as

October 6, 2022

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Sheridan Resident Among 3 Finalists For AARP Wyoming Award

A Sheridan man has been nominated as one of Wyoming’s top volunteers that are older than 50. Wayne Schatz of Sheridan is one of three nominees for the AARP Wyoming Andrus Award for Community Service, which is the organization’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award. It recognizes individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and …

October 6, 2022

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Fill The Bus

The second annual “Fill the Bus” campaign for The Food Group was another huge success, beating the results from last year when groceries were a little more affordable.  Executive Director of the Food Group, Keri McMeans said that shoppers at Albertson’s and Ridley’s donated about 3,000 pounds of food this year.  She said that included …

October 6, 2022

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Wyoming High School Football Matchups and History – Week 6 2022

The Sheridan Broncs play Friday at Kelly Walsh beginning at 6pm. Tongue River plays Friday at Burns beginning at 2pm. Big Horn plays Friday at Newcastl;e beginning at 6pm. Buffalo plays Friday at Worland beginning at 6pm. Kaycee plays Friday at Burlington beginning at 2pm. Here are the matchups and history for all 4A matchups …

October 6, 2022

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Colorado Rockies Finish Worst Season Since 2015/Avalanche Conclude Pre-Season

Colorado Rockies Baseball: The 2022 Major League Baseball regular season has concluded and the Colorado Rockies lost their final game of the season on the road against the LA Dodgers yesterday 6-1. The Rockies finish the season with a record of 68-94 and in last place in the NL West…43 games behind the Dodgers. This …

October 6, 2022

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Sheridan County Amends Contract for Inmate Health Care

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have ratified an amendment to the agreement for Inmate Health Care Services at the Sheridan County Detention Center. The amendment extends the agreement between the county and Wellpath, LLC for an additional 12 months beginning in July of 2022. The county is responsible for administering, managing, and supervising the

October 5, 2022

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Johnson County Rescinds Fire Restrictions

Johnson County’s Commissioners, during their meeting Tuesday, voted to rescind the fire restrictions that were put in place earlier in the year, on the recommendation of Johnson County Fire Warden Tom Camino. Commission Chair Bill Novotny. The lifting of the fire restrictions are effective as of October 4. Questions or concerns can be directed to …

October 5, 2022

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Buffalo Council OKs Variance for New Years Eve Shoot

The Buffalo City Council has approved a variance request for the city’s noise ordinance for a midnight shoot at the Buffalo Trap & Skeet Club on New Year’s Eve. Tracey Songer spoke to the council about the second annual event. Songer was asked if he had any complaints during last year’s shoot, and he said …

October 5, 2022

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Cheyenne Man Sentenced in Federal Court After Trafficking Fentanyl Near Elementary School

A Cheyenne man was recently sentenced to prison in Wyoming federal court for trafficking fentanyl near an elementary school. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Drug Trafficker Headed to Prison Acting United States Attorney Nicholas Vassallo announced Wednesday that 34-year-old Robert Butler of Cheyenne was recently sentenced by U.S. District

October 5, 2022

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Whitney Benefits Initiates Process to Fill Executive Director Position

The Whitney Benefits Board of Trustees has initiated the process of filling their opening for an executive director and has officially retained the Sheridan firm Peak Consulting to conduct a regional search. In September, Whitney’s Executive Director Patrick Henderson announced his retirement after 22 years of service. Peak Consulting has started the

October 5, 2022

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