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No Changes to Evacuation Map

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” There are no changes to the Evacuation Map as of 11:00 am Thursday. The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and Incident Command are working closely together to reevaluate the area at Pass Creek Road from Hwy 345 west to Slack Road and north to the Montana state line. This includes the …

October 10, 2024

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Fire Chief invites community to open house Oct. 12

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” City of Sheridan Councilman Greg Luhman and City Fire Chief Gary Harnish made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk a little about Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week is a nationally observed week in the United States and Canada from Sunday to Saturday in which Oct. 9, …

October 10, 2024

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Beartooth Highway In NW Wyoming To Close For Upcoming Winter 2024-25 Season

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Winter is not far away, the leaves are falling from the trees and that means some popular travel destinations are shutting down until next spring. US Highway 212 over the Beartooth Pass in Northwest Wyoming and Southern Montana, is closing on Tuesday, October 15th for the upcoming winter season. The

October 10, 2024

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Game and Fish is asking the public to watch for wildlife fleeing from the Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The numbers of wildlife and vehicle collisions increase during the Fall every year as the dawn and dusk times change. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Wyoming Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Chrisitna Schmidt said the Elk Fire is a new factor adding to the risk. Game and

October 10, 2024

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The WYO presents “Tootsie”

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center 2024 WYO Premiere set for Oct. 19, will feature Tootsie, a musical comedy focused on chasing dreams and the antics utilized to do so.  The WYO Reports that Tootsie is based on the 1982 movie by the same name, and follows Michael Dorsey, …

October 10, 2024

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State Auditor, Superintendent, Push for Right to Constitutional Carry of Firearms at Capitol

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder and State Auditor Kristi Racines brought forth an amendment to the State Building Commission to propose a change to the draft rules under consideration. The proposed change would amend the rules to allow for concealed carry of firearms

October 10, 2024

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Gillette Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Escape Charge

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A man from northeast Wyoming was sentenced to federal prison this week for an escape charge. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Gillette Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Escape Charge Chief U.S. District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl sentenced 33-year-old Anthony James Kelley of Gillette to

October 10, 2024

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Chamber Welcomes Hollyhock Swap

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Chamber welcomed new member and new Sheridan business Hollyhock Swap with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Located at 155 W. Loucks St. in Sheridan, Hollyhock Swap offers like new, pre-owned, name brand clothing for men and women. Brittnay Ames is the owner. For more

October 10, 2024

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Air Quality in Sheridan County Hits Hazardous Levels Due to Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Smoke from the Elk Fire has impacted air quality in Sheridan County, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 286 on Thursday, classified as “very unhealthy,” according to AirNow.gov. Health officials urge residents to take precautions, especially vulnerable groups like those with heart or lung

October 10, 2024

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SLIB Board Approves SEEDA Grant Request

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Business Council presented three Business Ready Community grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board at their latest meeting. The SLIB Board unanimously approved all three grant requests. One of the grants approved was the Sheridan Economic and Educational Development

October 9, 2024

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