Now that things have dried up, one Sheridan County campground was able to reopen earlier this month. The campground within the Connor Battlefield State Park, on the south side of Ranchester closed in early-middle June, because flood waters from the Tongue River spilled over into the park. The campground is in an oxbow where the …

A Plains Indian warrior (a display at the Custer Battlefield Museum) Red Cloud, in Lakota, Mahpíya Lúta was born in 1822, and was an important leader of the Oglala Lakota during the years 1868 through the early 1900s. This will be part one of a two-part series about the Lakota chief. Red Cloud was more …

Two large Chinook Helicopters, assisted by a smaller helicopter and the Gila National Forest Helitack crew have successfully prevented significant growth on the Gem Lake Fire in the Bighorn National Forest over the past few days.  Use of these helicopters will continue. The Blacktooth and Black Hills Wildland Fire Modules are establishing a “spike”

Acting United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming Nicholas Vassallo announced that 52-year-old Anthony Unocic of Cheyenne was sentenced for being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Unocic to 33 months’ imprisonment with three years of supervised release. Unocic was also ordered to

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol held a primetime hearing Thursday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Primetime Hearing The hearing focused on what former President Donald Trump was doing during the 187 minutes between when his speech ended at the rally on January 6 …

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commission Chair Lonnie Wright and Commissioner Terry Cram told listeners a little more about the board’s approval of a lease agreement with Absaroka Valley Ammunition, LLC.  T. Cram During a regular meeting, the Sheridan County Commission approved a lease for a new ammunition

AARP of Wyoming is reporting that new long-term help is now available for Wyoming residents who are struggling to afford the high-speed internet services they need to stay connected to family members, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.  Applications are now being accepted for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This is a …

The Wyoming Game and Fish report the threat of zebra and quagga mussels to Wyoming’s waters is closer than ever before in the Cowboy State’s history.  Last week zebra mussels were discovered in Pactola Reservoir, located 13 miles west of Rapid City, S. D.,  located in the Black Hills. The reservoir is only 27 miles …

A large grass fire in Sheridan County Wednesday may be a precursor to what could be a busy fire season in Sheridan County. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Fire Season Wednesday afternoon Goose Valley Fire Department were dispatched for a grass fire at 523 Big Goose Road in Sheridan County. Due to the …

BRONC FOOTBALL – The Sheridan Bronc football team wrapped up their mini camp and little Bronc camp Wednesday, Head coach Jeff Mowry said they had a great little Bronc camp. And he said his Bronc players did a great job of working with the young kids. And now they look ahead to August 8th when …