SHERIDANWYOMING.COM | LIFE ALONG THE BIGHORNS

News

Sentencing Hearing Held in District Court for Man Charged With Third Degree Sexual Abuse of a Minor

A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. In August of last year, the Sheridan Police Department received a report of a sexual assault that had taken place at a hotel in Sheridan. …

April 21, 2022

Read More

UW’s IMPACT 307 to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series webinar May 18

The University of Wyoming has announced that their IMPACT 307 program will host “Building a Wide Moat,” a new “Lunch and Learn” series webinar from noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18.  The free webinar will be presented by the Assistant Director of IMPACT 307, Monica Patten. According to the university, this webinar will focus on the …

April 21, 2022

Read More

Ranchester bridge will close to traffic for three nights in early May

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Prime Contractor, will be closing the existing bridge of the current bridge project located just east of the town of Ranchester on US 14. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Senior Public Relations Specialist Laura Dalles told listeners the bridge will be closed to all traffic …

April 21, 2022

Read More

Sheridan County sets out sandbag stations in preparation for flood season

In preparation for the flood season, Sheridan County Emergency Management has set out sandbag sites for residents who may require some extra flood prevention.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell informed listeners of the locations the sites can be found before the predicted storm this

April 21, 2022

Read More

Bench Trial Set for December in Civil Suit Against School District Two

A bench trial has been scheduled for December 5 and 6 of this year in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan in the civil case – Valentine et al. vs. Sheridan County School District #2. The bench trial was scheduled during a hearing this week before District Court Judge Darci Phillips. The lawsuit pertains to …

April 21, 2022

Read More

Sheridan Man Arraigned on Two Felony Charges

An arraignment hearing was held in 4th Judicial District Court Thursday for 39-year-old Jack Kekich of Sheridan. Kekich is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and battery. He pleaded not guilty to both of the charges at Thursday’s hearing. District Court Judge Darci Phillips scheduled a #4 stack three-day jury trial for August 1. …

April 21, 2022

Read More

County OKs Historic Preservation Commission Grant Application

The Sheridan County Commission has approved a grant application request from the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission to secure funds for the First Congregational United Church of Christ National Register of Historic Places nomination. Kristin Campbell, chair of the historic preservation commission, spoke to the county commission about the

April 21, 2022

Read More

Casting for a Future, Joey’s Fly-Fishing Foundation Celebrates 15 Years

Casting for a Better Future is the purpose of Joey’s Fly Fishing Foundation celebrating 15 years in 2022. The foundation was started by Joey Puettman, in 2007 in a small studio in Sheridan. The programs are based on mentoring, and teaching the youth values through the skills they learn; rod building, fly tying, and fly …

April 21, 2022

Read More

Help Is Available For Veterans Seeking Civilian Jobs

Just because they served our country and learned skills along the way, doesn’t mean a person has what it takes to get a specific job when they return to civilian life. Lately a nationwide push has been made to encourage veterans to continue the job hunt and for employers to hire veterans. Anthony Fairbanks community …

April 21, 2022

Read More

Winter Weather has Again Forced Changes in This Week’s Local Sports Schedule

SOCCER – The Sheridan high school soccer teams play Laramie tomorrow and Cheyenne South Saturday the Broncs are on the road. The Lady Broncs host Laramie tomorrow with games at 4:00 and 6:00 Saturday depending on weather they host Cheyenne South at 10 and noon. TRACK AND FIELD – A poor weekend weather forecast has …

April 21, 2022

Read More