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Two Authors, Two Weeks Book Tour Comes to Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On April 20th two authors, JB Harris and Kim McCollum who are beginning their #Getafterit Book Tour, which, according to Harris, “Aims to Change the Face of Book Promotion,” were signing their first novels at Sheridan Stationary Books and Gifts. McCollum’s book is titled, What Happens in Montana and

April 22, 2024

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Two Bridge Construction Projects Within Yellowstone National Park Will Cause Traffic Delays

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” There will be two major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park in 2024. The Lewis River Bridge and Yellowstone River Bridge projects will cause traffic delays. It’s important that visitors plan accordingly for these delays located along the park’s southern and northern road corridors.

April 22, 2024

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WY Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Responds To Biden Administrations Rule Changes To Title IX

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder says she’s outraged by the Biden Administration’s action to effectively repeal Title IX protections for women in America. Last week the Biden Administration unveiled new rules aimed at safeguarding LGBTQ+ students and changing the ways in

April 22, 2024

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Story History Subject of History Happy Hour

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On Friday, April 19 the Museum at the Bighorns History Happy Hour featured history of the town of Story. Story was first platted by a horse trader named Marshall Wolfe. He wanted to give it his name but found that had already been taken. He then named the town after …

April 21, 2024

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Buffalo Council Makes Announcements, Pays Bills

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader, during the city council’s last regular meeting, announced that the council will be having budget meetings on Aprill 22, and May 6 and 13 beginning at 1 p.m. each day. Planning & Zoning will have their next meeting on Wednesday, April 24 also at 1 p.m. …

April 21, 2024

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Applications for GPET Being Taken Now Through May 3

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Applications for funding from the Sheridan County General Purpose Excise Tax are now being taken through Friday, May 3. According to a release from the Sheridan County Board of Commissioners, they are encouraging qualified organizations to request funding for FY2024-25. Application forms and instructions

April 21, 2024

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Historical Society’s Tie Hack Program Wednesday in Buffalo

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) will present a discussion on historic tie hacks of the early 20th Century this coming Wednesday in Buffalo. Dave McKee, President of the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association, will be giving the talk on timber camps in southern Wyoming where tie hacks

April 21, 2024

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Portuguese Houses Tour in Kaycee

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Display at Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, Buffalo On April 27, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Kaycee Rest Area, Kaycee, Wyoming – the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association along with the Hoofprints of the Past Museum, will host a free tour to the Portuguese Houses 1834 Trading Post Site. In …

April 20, 2024

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History: The Medicine Wheel

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Medicine Wheel, in the Bighorn Mountains above Sheridan, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969. The Medicine Wheel is a huge rock structure atop Medicine Mountain between Sheridan and Lovell. It is of unknown origin, and has been the subject of much curiosity. Why

April 20, 2024

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City Engineer Updates Council on Construction Projects

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger recently received an update on the various construction projects that are scheduled to take place this year. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The third and final phase of a water line replacement project in the North Heights area in Sheridan

April 19, 2024

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