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Game and Fish take steps to prevent AIS

In September of this year, Game and Fish confirmed the discovery of Asian clams in Glendo Reservoir, an aquatic invasive species that could have ecological impacts in the future.   Aisian clams have been found in Wyoming before, identified in nearby Guernsey Reservoir in 2019 and the North Platte River in 2014.  During an appearance on …

October 12, 2022

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Remain vigilant for animals on the road

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program Wyoming Highway Patrol Lieutenant Erik Jorgensen warned listeners to keep a heads-up for animals near and on Wyoming’s roadways.  According to the Game and Fish, based on crash and carcass data, the department accounts for approximately 6,000 big game animals like moose, bighorn sheep, elk, deer

October 12, 2022

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Kalif Shriners and the Tunnel of Terror 

Kalif Shriners Joe Swartz and William Rather appeared on Sheridan Meida’s Public Pulse to announce this year’s Tunnel of Terror fundraiser. The Kalif Shriners fraternity is for Masons, based on the tenets of Freemasonry but with the added elements of fun and fellowship as well as philanthropy.  Kalif Shriner William Rathburn.  W. Rathburn Through

October 12, 2022

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Zonta Hears about Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons

The first official meeting of the new Sheridan Zonta International Club was held on Tuesday, October 11 at Sheridan’s Rib and Chop House. Around 14 people attended to hear the talk from featured speaker Jean Bearcrane of the Crow Tribe, and executive director of the Montana Native Women’s Coalition which partners with Zonta 12 in …

October 12, 2022

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Ambulance Service Discussion Held at City Council Study Session

Ambulance service was a topic of discussion at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council study session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. EMS Contract The Sheridan City Council at their May 16 business meeting approved a notice of termination of the contract with Rocky Mountain Ambulance for emergency medical services for the City. The notice

October 12, 2022

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Senator Barrasso Commends Coffeen Elementary for Blue Ribbon Designation

In September, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School in Sheridan was designated an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2022. Coffeen Elementary is one of 297 schools in the nation and one of two schools from Wyoming to be recognized in 2022. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) …

October 12, 2022

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Cross Country Regional Meets will be run on Friday / Bronc Football at NC Friday Night / Rams and Eagles tee it up in Big Horn Friday Afternoon

CROSS COUNTRY – The post season begins Friday for cross country, the Sheridan Broncs and Lady Broncs will run at their regional meet in Cheyenne while the Tongue River Eagles and Lady Eagles host their regional. Sheridan high school Head coach Art Bauers sat down with us Tuesday to talk about the regular season and …

October 12, 2022

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Trunk or Treat at The Hub on Smith

The Hub on Smith in Sheridan will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Halloween evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Hub parking lot at 211 Smith Street. There will be popcorn, hot apple cider and trick or treating. Kids will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the …

October 12, 2022

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Legislative Subcommittee Votes For Lawmaker Pay Raises

Wyoming Legislators could soon be giving themselves a raise for the work they do. Last week, the Legislative Management Subcommittee on Legislator Compensation, voted to increase legislator salaries and per diem rates, plus allow them to participate in the state employee group health insurance program. If passed the salaries would take effect in 2027, and

October 11, 2022

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Commission Recognizes Employee, Ratifies License Agreement

During their recent meeting the Sheridan County Commission recognized an employee for their number of years of service in the assessor’s office. Commissioner Lonnie Wright. Sandra Coats-Wood received Chamber Bucks and a Certificate of Appreciation. Also approved by the commission was ratification of a License Agreement between the county and Powder River

October 11, 2022

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