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Unemployment Rates In Sheridan And Johnson Counties Increase From September To October 2024

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Now that summer and early fall seasonal jobs such as construction have ended for the year, Wyoming’s unemployment rate increased some in October. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly from 3.1% in September to 3.2% in

November 26, 2024

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KOA Campground to be a Winter Wonderland

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” This year, the Sheridan/Big Horn Mountain KOA Campground is about to become a winter wonderland for Christmas 2024. Stacy Kobielusz, manager of KOA, is planning to decorate the campground this year. Kobielusz, became manager 4 years ago. At first, she was only there during the winter, when she had the

November 26, 2024

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Game and Fish Host Mule Deer Conversations

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Recently, The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Sheridan Region invited the community to take part in conversations about the decline of the mule deer populations. On Saturday, November 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., Game and Fish personnel were at Rocky Mountain Discount Sports, (RMDS) and later at Sportsman’s

November 26, 2024

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Employee Handbook Updates

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Updates to the City of Sheridan Employee Handbook were discussed at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council study session. City Human Resources Director Heather Doke presented the updates to the Council and Mayor Rich Bridger. City Human Resources Director Heather Doke Overtime compensation was another

November 25, 2024

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Getting Ready for the Christmas Stroll

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The 29th annual Christmas Stroll will be held this upcoming Friday in downtown Sheridan. This year’s theme is a Cowboy Christmas Stroll and there will be a number of family friendly events throughout the day and evening. City of Sheridan Administrator Stu McRae reminds residents that Grinnell Plaza will

November 25, 2024

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Wyoming Energy Authority Seeking Public Input on Home Energy  Savings Program

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) will hold a public input session on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, to gather community feedback on the proposed Home Energy Savings Program. The Home Energy Savings Program aims to help eligible Wyoming residents save money on their utility bills by funding home energy

November 25, 2024

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Buffalo Gets Funding Award for Wells Project

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent meeting, the Buffalo City Council was given an update on a funding application to help with Buffalo Wells Project. City Works Director Kevin Silbernagel said the city was awarded funding through the Wyoming Water Development Commission’s Sponsor’s Contingency Fund. According to

November 25, 2024

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Viewer Appointed for Vacation of Sheridan County Property

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent meeting, the Sheridan County Commission voted to appoint County Engineer Ken Muller as viewer in the proposed vacation of a portion of 14th street between Yonkee Avenue and Taylor Avenue in the Downer Addition in Sheridan County. According to the Oath of Viewer, Muller will, after

November 25, 2024

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Johnson County Qualifies for Nearly $1 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County, due to this summer’s House Draw Fire, qualified for a Federal Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant, according to County Emergency Management Coordinator James Cataline. Speaking with the county commission at their meeting last week, Cataline said the county qualified for $985,000 in

November 25, 2024

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Museum at the Bighorns will be the starting point for visitors seeking local history

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Museum at the Bighorn Operations Manager Chip King told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, the museum board is working to become the starting point for history loving visitors and residents.  Wyoming is full of history. The Cowboy State is home to dinosaurs, the early history of migrating man,

November 25, 2024

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