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Teapot Dome Scandal Happened 100 Years Ago This Month

Teapot Dome rock near Midwest Recently, President Biden approved taking oil out of the strategic oil reserves to help reduce gas prices in the United States. Early in the 20th century, the U.S. Navy obtained most of its fuel oil from coal. President Taft, to ensure that the Navy would always have enough fuel, designated …

April 9, 2022

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Deferred Prosecution for Sheridan Woman Charged With False Swearing

A sentencing hearing was recently held in Fourth Judicial District for a Sheridan woman charged with false swearing. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Deferred Prosecution On June 1, 2021, Sheridan County Assessor Paul Fall reported to the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office that 27-year-old Shaunelle Kelley had applied for and received her

April 9, 2022

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Barrasso: It’s Time to Get Serious About Expanding U.S. Mineral Production

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), delivered remarks at a recent full committee hearing to discuss the scope and scale of critical mineral demand and recycling of critical minerals. Barrasso said the hearing was a chance to discuss the industries that are driving demand …

April 9, 2022

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Cheyenne Central at Sheridan Girls Soccer 4/8/22

Kayleigh Thomas scored midway through the first half to give the Lady Broncs a 1-0 lead at halftime. After the Lady Indians tied the score mid-way through the second half, Olivia Ballew broke the tie 7 minutes later, to help Sheridan win 2-1. Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media 0:32 Kayleigh Thomas Sheridan 1 Central …

April 9, 2022

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YMCA looking for resident camp counselors

The Sheridan County YMCA is looking for young men and women that can be strong role models for young eager campers this summer season.  Resident camp counseling comes with many benefits. Outside of having a job that affords someone time in the Bighorn Mountains while earning a paycheck, the position is a strong addition to …

April 8, 2022

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Megan Degenfelder Announces Candidacy for Superintendent of Public Instruction

A former executive at the Wyoming Department of Education has announced her intentions to run for the position of Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. During a Zoom call with members of the media Thursday afternoon, Megan Degenfelder, a Casper native and 6th generation Wyomingite, talked about being a product of Wyoming’s K-12 public school

April 8, 2022

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University of Wyoming Sheep Program Certified AWA Level III

The University of Wyoming has announced that the UW Sheep Program has become the first operation to reach Level III (Certified) status in the American Sheep Industry Association’s American Wool Assurance Program. “We have a 400 head commercial Rambouillet flock and we felt like the AWA Program really aligned with our operation from a teaching …

April 8, 2022

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Bighorn National Forest Steering Committee public meeting April 28

Bighorn National Forest, Tongue District Ranger Amy Ormseth will host a public Steering Committee meeting from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Sheridan County Courthouse, Public Meeting Room 210. A virtual option is available through Microsoft Teams, here. This meeting is open to the public. According to the BHNF, space …

April 8, 2022

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More Than One-Third Of Wyoming’s Electric Vehicles In Teton County; Three Counties Have Zero

This article first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily More than one-third of the electric cars in Wyoming are registered in Teton County, according to state figures. Figures from the Wyoming Department of Transportation show that of the 456 electric cars registered in Wyoming, 161, 35.3%, are in Teton County. …

April 8, 2022

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Rockies v Dodgers Opening Day Match up / Cowboys Continue Spring Football / Another Big Local Sports Weekend

ROCKIES BASEBALL – The Colorado Rockies open the the MLB regular season this afternoon against the LA Dodgers. The season opener will start with the first pitch at 2:10 Rockies baseball can be heard all season long on Smart Talk 106.3 FM. COWBOY FOOTBALL – Spring football continues this week for the Wyoming Cowboys here’s …

April 8, 2022

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