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No Changes to Evacuation Orders; Tongue River High School to Close Today Due to Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A media release issued by Sheridan County Emergency Management Monday evening states that there are currently no changes to current evacuation orders or notices related to the Elk Fire. Residents in affected areas have been notified directly of any evacuation orders. Officials are closely monitoring the

October 1, 2024

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Chamber Accepting Applications for Next Leadership Sheridan County Class

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2025 class of Leadership Sheridan County. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Chamber Accepting Applications for Next Leadership Sheridan County Class Leadership Sheridan County is a program that began in 1993 and now

September 30, 2024

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Elk Fire Update

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” According to the Bighorn National Forest Service, the Elk fire is at 25,085 acres as of Monday night. Fire managers observed a decrease in fire activity as the wind calmed during the evening. The crews worked to secure the north and east portions of the fire ahead of the forecasted …

September 30, 2024

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SCLT Announces October Explore History

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced that its Explore History program for October will be “John Howard Conrad – His Legacy in Northern Wyoming and Montana.” Join Kim Ostermyer for a program featuring J.H. Conrad, a lesser-known founding father of Sheridan, and the indelible mark of

September 30, 2024

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Chamber Welcomes 307 Print

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Chamber celebrated the new name of 307 Print (formerly Rocky Mountain Sign Design and Print) with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. Located at 611 Coffeen Ave., 307 Print offers printing and sign services. Tammy Klasinski is the owner, and Jason Wootton is the general

September 30, 2024

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School District #1 Announcement

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The following is an announcement from Sheridan County School District One Superintendent Jeff Jones: SCSD#1 Parents and Staff, Here is an update on where we stand from the school district standpoint, based on the latest information we have been given. As you know, we dismissed the TRHS students and staff

September 30, 2024

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Fire Status Update: Suppression Efforts Intensify Amid Changing Weather Conditions

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Photo from Fort Apache 1 IA Crew Elk Fire Update Monday, September 30, 2024 Wyoming Type III Team, Incident Commander: Matt Weakland Location: Approximately 6 miles northwest of Dayton, Wyoming Start Date: Friday, September 27, 2024 Cause: Lightning Size: approximately 22,000 Percent contained: 0%

September 30, 2024

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Coalition of organizations to spray for invasive grasses present along I-90 southeast of the Montana state line

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reported that Sheridan County Weed and Pest (SCWP) has asked WYDOT for assistance in controlling the spread of invasive grasses ventenata and medusahead present along I-90 southeast of the Montana state line. According to WYDOT District 4 Senior Public

September 30, 2024

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SMH offers new driving assessment 

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Memorial Hospital Primary Care physician Dr. Kristopher Schamber and Occupational Therapist Rachel Fields made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to announce a new service available through their offices. Driving is a sign of adulthood and independence in America. One of the great

September 30, 2024

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Elk Fire Update: Little Horn Canyon

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Forest Service photo of Burgess Ranger Station With an anticipated weather change tomorrow, being winds out of the south, and as fast as the fire has been moving, the Little Horn Canyon cabin group could be imminently impacted tomorrow, 10/1/2024. Residents of the Little Horn Canyon should please consider

September 30, 2024

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