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Keeping Pets Safe Over the Fourth

Pets are not usually enthused about the Fourth of July fireworks. Dogs dislike the noise, and try to avoid it in may ways, hiding, or even getting out of their home and running away. More pets are listed as missing after the Fourth than any other day. Marian Eccles of the Unleashed Foundation & Academy …

June 30, 2022

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Yellowstone National Park North Loop To Open On Saturday, July 2nd/License Plate System To Be Suspended

After enduring the worst of the recent flooding events, most of the northern section of Yellowstone National Park is about to reopen. Park officials say the north loop to the park will open to motor vehicle traffic on Saturday, July 2nd, and about 93% of park roads will be accessible, however the North and Northeast …

June 30, 2022

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Habitat for Humanity is moving locations

Habitat for Humanity of The Eastern Bighorns is bringing the family under one roof.  Habitat for Humanity of The Eastern Bighorns is relocating all of its operations under one roof. This new location at 44 Fort Rd. in Sheridan.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, HFHEB Director Christine Dieterich told listeners the

June 30, 2022

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Pennsylvania Woman Gored By Bison In Yellowstone National Park

For the third time in less than 1 month, and for the second time in a 3-day span, a visitor to the nation’s first National Park got too close to wildlife. A media release from the park says a 71-year old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania and her daughter were returning to their vehicle, when …

June 30, 2022

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WY Dept. of Health Reports Success With Diabetes Prevention Program

The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to residents at Risk of the disease and its effects. Amber Nolte, Chronic Disease Prevention Program manager with the WDH, said residents participating in the program, which began last year, have seen successes with

June 30, 2022

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Texas Tanner Wins Gatorade Track and Field Award/New Sheridan AD About To Start/Troopers Play At Billings

Texas Tanner of Sheridan Named WY Boys Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year – A Sheridan High School Track and Field thrower who is preparing to serve his country, has been named that best in Wyoming. Texas Tanner has been named the 2022 Wyoming Gatorade Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year. …

June 30, 2022

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Four Wyoming Organizations Receive Grant Funding From AARP

AARP announced Wednesday that four Wyoming organizations have been named grantees for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge Grants. The grant recipients in Wyoming include the Powder River Basin Resource Council, the Children’s Museum of Cheyenne, the Casper Legion, and the Veteran’s Rock organization out of Cheyenne. AARP Community Challenge Grants fund

June 30, 2022

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Sheridan Cattlewomen selling raffle tickets 

The Sheridan chapter of the Wyoming Cattlewomen are currently selling raffle tickets to help fund the many projects and activities they support throughout the year.  Throughout Wyoming and the nation, CattleWomen volunteers promote the beef industry and work to garner an understanding of that industry and its practices to both adult and youth consumers via

June 29, 2022

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Supply chain issues impacting print availability of regulations

The Wyoming Game and Fish have announced that due to global supply chain issues at printing presses, the department is unable to provide a mailed, printed booklet of the 2022 Antelope, Deer and Elk Hunting Regulations to all license holders. This year, hunters will need to download the regulations online and either self-print a copy …

June 29, 2022

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Whitney Commons, a steward’s idea, a people’s park

Established in 2003, Whitney Commons is an interactive park located in the center of Sheridan. The commons is between the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library and The Hub on Smith while also being in close proximity to the Sheridan County YMCA.  Features within the park include the pavilion, a playground designed for fun and safety, …

June 29, 2022

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