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Wyoming Abortion Law Heading To State Supreme Court

News – Sheridan Media A Wyoming law banning abortion in most cases, that was blocked by a judge earlier this year, will be addressed by the State Supreme Court The law banning abortion in most cases briefly took effect in late July, but Judge Melissa Owens of Teton County issued orders suspending the law while the lawsuit …

December 6, 2022

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Wyoming Waters Were Zebra Mussel Free In 2022

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s efforts to keep aquatic invasive species, particularly zebra and quagga mussels, out of the state’s waters paid off in 2022. The department utilized longer hours and extended the season to inspect more than 65,000 boats for AIS. Wyoming remains one of the few states in …

December 6, 2022

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New Board Trustees Sworn in at SCSD#2 Board Meeting

News – Sheridan Media Two new board members, Shelta Rambur and Michael Lansing, were sworn in at the Sheridan County School District #2 Board meeting on Dec. 5, and new officers were elected. The board elected Shane Rader as chairman; Arin Waddell, as vice-chair; Ann Perkins as clerk; and Dana Wyatt as treasurer. The floor …

December 6, 2022

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Zonta Club Collecting Craft Supplies for Girls’ School

News – Sheridan Media Zonta Club of the Wyoming Big Horns Membership Social will be held on December 13, from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at the Rib and Chop House. In December, Sheridan’s Zonta is conducting their first service project. They will be collecting arts and craft supplies for the Wyoming Girls School, which members …

December 6, 2022

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Devils Tower Staff Participate In Rescue Seminar

News – Sheridan Media Devils Tower National Monument may be a challenge to climb, but it’s also a challenge to rescue someone off of it as well, but park staff have recently been learning how to deal with that life threatening situation. Last month, Devils Tower staff attended a 2-week high-angle rope rescue seminar in …

December 6, 2022

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Column: “Buy Wyoming” This Christmas – Here Are Some Good Ideas

News – Sheridan Media Despite the temptation to buy from Amazon or other places on the internet, there are so many great reasons to shop locally this Christmas season.   After consulting with my network of friends around the state, here are some ideas for Cowboy State products.   But first, let’s just give a plug to …

December 6, 2022

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Bronc / Lady Bronc Wrestlers Open the new Season Thursday / Cowboy Hoops Back on the Court Tonight

News – Sheridan Media BRONC / LADY BRONC WRESTLING – The Sheridan Bronc wrestlers will open their season Thursday hosting a dual with Worland JV’s start at 5:00 with the varsity going at 6:00. This will be the first ever season of girls varsity wrestling Wyoming as the WHSAA has sanctioned the sport for the …

December 6, 2022

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Rock Springs Men Sentenced in Pipe Bomb Case

News – Sheridan Media Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming Nicholas Vassallo announced that 51-year-old Spencer Cottrell, 39-year-old Bryan Foster and 31-year-old Gage Mercer, all of Rock Springs, WY, have been sentenced in federal court by U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson for crimes related to improvised pipe bombs. Cottrell was also

December 5, 2022

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Contractor License Revocation Ordinance Receives Second Reading Approval

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council at their regular business meeting Monday night gave second reading approval of an ordinance outlining the contractor license revocation process. The ordinance is a redraft of the current ordinance pertaining to revocation of a contractor’s license and it provides a better explanation of the revocation

December 5, 2022

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Flu is Prevalent in Buffalo, Clinic Offering Drive-up Vaccines

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Healthcare Center’s Family Medical Center Clinic Director Miranda Camino, in her recent report to the hospital board, said influenza is “very prevalent” in the community at this time, and because of that, the clinic has been offering drive-up flu shots similar to the drive-up COVID testing they have been …

December 5, 2022

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