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UW Extension Announces 2022 Sheridan Research & Extension Center Field Day 

The University of Wyoming’s Sheridan Research and Extension Center announced that on Wednesday, July 27, they will host the annual field day and open house at 1090 Dome Loop Drive.  The event is a unique opportunity to “interact directly with the people who are doing the research,” said Brian Mealor, director of the Sheridan Research …

July 12, 2022

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Grizzly Bear Relocated To Area Near Yellowstone NP

After consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department relocated a subadult male grizzly bear on July 8, 2022. The bear was captured for cattle depredation on public lands and relocated to the Five Mile drainage approximately 5 miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park.  Bears are …

July 12, 2022

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SCSD#2 Discusses Budget, Maintenance

Corrine Robbins SCSD #2 School board of Trustees recognized several Junior and Senior High students, from both the Schiffer School and Sheridan High School, who have been painting in the school buildings this summer. Troy Decker introduced the students, several who were in attendance at the meeting, and talked about how well they are doing …

July 12, 2022

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Permanent Fixes To Yellowstone NP Roads Could Take Several Years To Complete

After last month’s flooding, it didn’t take long for Yellowstone National Park officials to reopen about 93% of the park to visitors. The remaining 7% won’t be as easy and will take much more time to do. More than $110-million in emergency funding has been made available from both the National Park Service and the …

July 12, 2022

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Garnhart Takes over as AD at Sheridan High School / Troopers v Gillette Thursday night / Rockies Fall to the Padres

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers are 33-11 they host games this week Thursday through Monday to finish the regular season They host Gillette Thursday the double header will start at 5:00 then a single nine inning game with the 406 Flyers Friday evening at 5:00. Saturday the play two with Spearfish, South Dakota …

July 12, 2022

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Rotary Park Relocation Resolution Discussed at Council Study Session

In April of 2021, a proposed land swap was presented to the Sheridan City Council that encompasses property along East 5th Street and would involve moving the historic locomotive that is located at Rotary Park at the corner of Broadway and 5th Street to a piece of property that is located just on the other …

July 12, 2022

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Wasatch Railroad Contractors and Its CEO Sentenced on Wire Fraud and Knowing Endangerment Charges

Wasatch Railroad Contractors and its CEO 47-year-old John Rimmasch of Cheyenne, recently appeared for sentencing before Federal District Judge Alan B. Johnson. A federal jury in Wyoming found both Wasatch Railroad Contractors and Rimmasch guilty on five counts of wire fraud and once count of knowing endangerment for knowingly exposing employees to asbestos

July 12, 2022

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Suicide Lifeline Service Expanded to Full-Time, Wyoming-Based Coverage

Governor Mark Gordon announced Monday that the state’s lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage 24 hours a day, every day. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Suicide Lifeline Services Expanded Gordon said Wyoming citizens experiencing a mental health crisis and potentially suicidal thoughts,

July 12, 2022

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The HUB on Smith talks expanding services and participating in WyoGives

The HUB on Smith offers many services to the senior population of Sheridan County. The reliability of the home delivered meals service kept many seniors fed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Although the HUB has returned to a more normal operating schedule, the number of seniors isn’t what it used to be according …

July 11, 2022

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SCLT participating in WyoGives

Sheridan Community Land Trust is participating in the WyoGives donation drive on July 13.  WyoGives – an initiative of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network — is a statewide 24-hour online fundraising event designed to bring the state together as one community in fellowship to raise money and awareness for Wyoming’s nonprofits. Through the donations received

July 11, 2022

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