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Sheridan County Unemployment Numbers Increase In December 2024; Johnson County Unchanged

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Unemployment numbers in Wyoming increased some in December 2024 thanks to the cold weather. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.3% in November to 3.5% in December. The rate was at 2.9% in December of last year. The US

January 29, 2025

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Black Mountain Nordic to give free lessons and reschedules Moonlight Ski

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Pete Mohseni from Black Mountain Nordic made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the sport and announce a few events that will give people a few opportunities to get out on the snowy trails.   Also known as cross-country skiing, Nordic skiing is a winter sport that involves

January 29, 2025

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AARP Souper Bowl is kicking-off to help fill food banks

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, AARP members Clarence and Stella Montano spoke on the 2025 SouperBowl.  Over a decade ago, Sheridan resident Wayne Schatz had a friend who needed food after the holidays, so Schatz took his friend around town to a few food banks and noticed

January 29, 2025

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City Continues Work on M1 Zoning Issues

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” An ordinance establishing proposed changes and amendments to the M-1 zoning district and the creation of a M-2 zoning district within the City of Sheridan was tabled by the Sheridan City Council at their October 21 business meeting. The ordinance was tabled to allow more time for public involvement. City

January 29, 2025

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SCLT works to improve and conserve the land residents love

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Community Land Trust Director of Conservation John Graves appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss conservation easements available through SCLT.  Graves is a local landowner. He owns and operates a bison ranch in Sheridan and understands the needs and concerns many local

January 29, 2025

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Gun Free Zones, Teacher Certification, Two Topics at SCSD#2 Legislative Roundtable

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” This is the first part of a two-part story on the Tuesday, January 28, SCSD#2 Board of Trustees Legislative round-table. There was standing room only at the board room in the SCSD#2 Central Office for the SCSD#2 public forum. Chairman Shane Rader called the meeting to order and explained the …

January 29, 2025

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Wyoming High School Graduation Rates Increase Slightly During 2023-2024 School Year

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming’s 4-year on-time High School graduation rates remained consistent last school year, while the rates for North-Central Wyoming High Schools had mixed results. The Wyoming Department of Education reports the state graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year was 81.6%, which is up from 81.4% in

January 29, 2025

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High School Juniors and Seniors Encouraged to Apply to Attend National Science Youth Camp

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Applications are now being accepted from high school juniors and seniors in the classes of 2025 and 2026 to represent Wyoming at the 2025 National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Two students will be selected to attend the all-expenses-paid program from July 10 – August 2. Apply to attend NYSCamp by

January 28, 2025

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Buffalo Council OKs Mayor’s Appointment

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Buffalo City Council has approved Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation for appointment to the Buffalo-Johnson Recycling Center Joint Powers Board. Mayor Schrader explained there was a problem with the earlier re-appointment of Kimberly Harvey by the council that required fixing. The council voted

January 28, 2025

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Sheridan County Ratifies MOU with WYDOT for Signage

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At their last regular meeting, Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered ratifying an agreement between the county and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) for signage to be posted along county roads. The MOU establishes the responsibilities of the parties concerning the purchase and

January 28, 2025

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