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Sheridan Fire-Rescue Puts Out Garage Fire On Corner Of Kroe Lane/Sheridan Avenue Intersection

No injuries have been reported after Sheridan Fire-Rescue crews put out a garage on the northeast side of the city. At around 1:18am Sunday (June 26th), Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) responded to 509 KROE Lane, for the report of a fire in a residential structure. SFR Engine 1 (E-1) arrived on …

June 26, 2022

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Sheridan College Still Examining When To Bring Athletics Back

It’s been two years since Sheridan College eliminated athletics and it could be another two years before they’re brought back. When the covid pandemic hit in 2020, the Northern Wyoming Community College District was facing a financial loss of $4.2 million and eliminating athletics at both Sheridan and Gillette colleges allowed the District to make-up

June 26, 2022

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High Fuel Prices and the Tourism Industry

High fuel prices have taken a toll on the tourism industry, as many Americans have altered their summer travel plans due to the price at the pump. Sheridan County Travel and Tourism Director Shawn Parker says high fuel prices will inevitably have an impact on tourism in Sheridan. Shawn Parker Parker said that people, for …

June 25, 2022

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First Airplane Landed in Sheridan in June of 1919

Today, we take airplanes for granted. Many of us have flown, either cross country or even international. Planes carry our mail, packages, freight, and are used to bring supplies during emergency situations. They are used to fight fires, spray crops, in war; and many people fly small planes for pleasure. Since the Wright Brothers famous …

June 25, 2022

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Barrasso Sponsored Bill to Provide Retirement Security to More Americans Passes Senate Finance Committee

A  bipartisan retirement security bill sponsored by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)  recently passed the Senate Committee on Finance. Barrasso said more people save for retirement when their employer provides a retirement plan and right now, many employees throughout the country don’t have access to a workplace retirement plan. Senator Barrasso

June 25, 2022

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Fort Washakie Man Sentenced for Assault by Strangulation

A 24-year-old Fort Washakie man was recently sentenced in federal court for the charge of assault by strangulation. United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray, in a media release issued by the Department of Justice, announced that Jared Matthew Noseep was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment and three years of supervised release.

June 25, 2022

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5th Street project progressing

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, WYDOT Senior Public Information Specialist for District 4 Laura Dalles told listeners the new traffic light on 5th Street is performing well and she has received some positive comments. WYDOT Sheridan Resident Engineer Jake Whisonant gave Sheridan Media an update on the beautification project

June 24, 2022

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Two events to keep families outside, learning and having fun

The Sheridan Community Land Trust is inviting community members to experience the wonder of Red Grade Trails at two upcoming events that are free to attend.  Join Bomber Mountain Cycling Club, Sheridan Community Land Trust and Sheridan Bicycle Company for a Mountain Bike Discovery Night Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. June 28. All levels and …

June 24, 2022

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Clearmont Mayor going for gold

Mayor of Clearmont Chris Schock wants to get some projects planned and going out in the small Wyoming town.  Schock has been vocal about wishing to increase the population of the small town of approximately 150 people.  Located 40 miles miles out of Sheridan and approximately 30 miles from Buffalo, Schock has endorsed Clearmont as …

June 24, 2022

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Hudson Cars Owners Tour Sites in Sheridan and Around the Area

The 2022 Western Regional meet of the Hudson Essex Terraplane Club is being held Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, at the Ramada Plaza and Convention Center in Sheridan, Wyo. There were attendees from several states including Montana, Idaho, Nebraska and Colorado. Many drove their Hudson cars, but some brought them to Sheridan in …

June 24, 2022

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