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Sheridan Water Quality Exceeds EPA Standards

The water supply for the City of Sheridan exceeds Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, according to Tom Manolis, Sheridan Water Supply and Treatment Superintendent, who spoke about water quality with the city council during their last meeting. Manolis said there are four primary tools the city uses to exceed those standards: the watershed

August 30, 2022

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A Cowboy Disappointment in Week 0, What Should the Pokes Expect or Change? Plus CFB Week One Preview

This week on the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast, the Cowboys disappoint heavily in their week zero loss to Illinois, should there be a change in philosophy? Plus James takes a look at week one across the college football landscape and concludes with some other news and notes across the sports world. Remember to please rate …

August 30, 2022

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WYDOT Updates Jo Co on STIP Projects

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) recently discussed their 2022-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) plans with the Johnson County Commission. District Four Construction Engineer Isaac Finkle outlined the various types of projects, saying $66.6 million would be spent on current STIP projects; $44.7 million on distirct-wide

August 30, 2022

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Ucross Foundation Welcomes Three New Trustees

On Tuesday, August 30 Ucross announced the addition of three new trustees to its board: Tracy Boyle of Sheridan, Wyoming; Greg Hill of Wilson, Wyoming, and Houston, Texas; and Roger B. Plank of Ucross, Wyoming, and Houston, Texas. This marks the second tenure on the Ucross board for Plank, who is the son of Ucross …

August 30, 2022

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A test emergency message will be issued on Sept. 12

In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, Sheridan County and the Federal Communications Commission, a test will be conducted of the Wireless Emergency Alert system. This will be a live test. A text message will be sent to all cell phones within 1.5 square miles of the Sheridan County Courthouse at 10 a.m. Sept …

August 30, 2022

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SCLT: In Bloom 2022

The public is once again invited to join Sheridan Community Land Trust for the In Bloom 2022 fundraiser presented by Sheridan Media beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Whitney Center for the Arts at Sheridan College, Rooms W235-236. Those in attendance will learn how Native American Tribes utilized Yellowstone for 11,000 …

August 30, 2022

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Sheridan IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge taking applications

For six years IMPACT 307 has presented a challenge to potential entrepreneurs to compete with fellow like-minded potential entrepreneurs and earn a chance to make a dream come to fruition by participating in the Start-Up Challenge.  This year, IMPACT 307 is presenting that challenge for the sixth year. The organization looks for individuals who are

August 30, 2022

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WY Dept. of Environmental Quality Providing Grant For Diesel School Bus Replacements

Some Wyoming school districts could receive funding for new buses that are safer. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality is providing $843,660 of grant funding for early replacement of diesel school buses through the 2022 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. The WYDEQ created the School Bus Replacement Program in 2016 with money from the Environmental

August 30, 2022

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UW Sheridan R&E Center to Host Invasive Grasses Summit

The University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center will host a panel discussion on invasive grass management led by the Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems. The summit will take place Tuesday, September 6 from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm at the UW Sheridan R&E Center at 1090 Dome Loop in Sheridan. …

August 30, 2022

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Wyoming Opens RFP for Broadband Program Administration

The Wyoming Business Council announced Monday that the State of Wyoming has opened a request for proposals soliciting competitive proposals from proposers who can offer comprehensive management of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program  in order to meet U.S. Treasury/NTIA requirements and deadlines to ensure the State of Wyoming and its

August 30, 2022

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