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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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Supplemental Budget Hearings Begin This Week

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee will conduct supplemental budget hearings beginning this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Budget Hearings The supplemental budget hearings and mark-up will take place at the State Capitol in Cheyenne Thursday and Friday, and on December 12 through the 16.

December 5, 2022

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JCSD#1 Hires Third-Party Investigator for Special Audit

News – Sheridan Media At their last regular meeting, the Johnson County School Board voted to hire Holland & Hart to act as a third-party independent investigator in an ongoing special audit/investigation of the district. Although no further explanation of the reason was given at the meeting, Superintendent Charles Auzqui talked with Sheridan Media

December 5, 2022

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Longmire Foundation Contributes to Charitable Organizations

News – Sheridan Media The Longmire Foundation has announced the beneficiaries of funds from Longmire Days 2022. According to a release from the foundation, these beneficiaries are all worthy organizations that do solid work on behalf of the communities they serve. Puppies Behind Bars will benefit from a $30,000 donation from Longmire Days 2022. Their

December 5, 2022

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Museum at the Bighorns to explore Undersheriff William McPherren during History After Dark

News – Sheridan Media The Museum at the Bighorns has announced the latest History After Dark lecture will begin  at 6 p.m., Dec. 8. The museum’s collections manager, Jessica Salzman, will present “The Death of Undersheriff William McPherren.” Undersheriff McPherren was killed during a prohibition raid on Oct. 7, 1921. The Undersheriff’s death was

December 5, 2022

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Amazing AJ: the power of magic can be seen in the faces of the audience

News – Sheridan Media The WYO Performing Arts & Education Center has announced December will be a magical month featuring two talented locals. John Rotellini and AJ Longhurst will present “Amazing Meets Extraordinary: The Magic Returns” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Rotellini and Longhurst bring their own magical experience to the stage, rooted in

December 5, 2022

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