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CLARIFICATION ON COMMISSIONER NOVOTNY’S LETTER AND VOA’S RESPONSE

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” SHERIDAN, Wyo. — VOA Northern Rockies (VOA) would like to clarify some inaccuracies surrounding our correspondence with Commissioner William J. Novotny, III, regarding mental health services in Johnson County. In Commissioner Novotny’s letter dated September 19 and received by VOA September 23, he

October 8, 2024

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SHS We the People Team Featured in Documentary

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Mike Thomas, Sheridan High School History teacher, recently announced that the SHS “We The People” Team is included in a four-part PBS documentary, Citizen Nation, which will be aired the next four Tuesdays, beginning tonight, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. MDT, up until election day. Information about the

October 8, 2024

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SCSD#2 Board Hears Improvement Plans

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At the Oct. 7 SCSD#2 Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted to renew Superintendent Scott Stults contract and heard from the elementary teachers throughout the district about their school improvement plans. The board also recognized Sagebrush Elementary for their 2024 Exemplary High Performing

October 8, 2024

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City Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan City Council held its first regular business meeting of October Monday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. City Adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan The City Council approved a resolution adopting the 2024 Wyoming Region 1 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Sheridan County Emergency

October 7, 2024

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Incident Commander Discusses Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Some containment has been made on the Elk Fire, but during this past weekend, the winds pushed some of the blaze in one direction.  Winds associated with a cold front that passed through the area overnight Friday into Saturday, pushed some of the blaze in a southeastern direction, along the …

October 7, 2024

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Red Grade Road Now Closed to All Traffic

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In cooperation with the incident management team for the Elk Fire, the Sheridan County Sheriff and Bighorn National Forest, cabin owners were granted permission along Red Grade Road to access their property the past two days. However, as of 5 pm Monday, officials have asked all cabin owners to be …

October 7, 2024

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Evacuation Level Changes, Updated Evacuation Map

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” With some containment reached on the Elk Fire, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office has decreased some evacuation levels. The Town of Dayton has been moved to “READY” status. The following areas have been moved out of any status levels: South of Twin Creek Road from Parkman, north of Amsden Road,

October 7, 2024

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Elk Fire in Sheridan County impacting wildlife habitat and access to certain hunt areas

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish Department advises hunters that the Elk Fire in Sheridan County continues to grow, impacting wildlife habitat and access to certain hunt areas. The Game and Fish reports hunt areas impacted by the fire or associated public access closures are currently located within Elk Hunt

October 7, 2024

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Book drive for the community helps victims of intimate partner violence

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Advocacy and Resource Center Executive Director Yvonne Swanson and victim’s advocate Charlie Falkis made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to help bring much needed awareness to intimate partner violence and give the community a manner in which to help.   Swanson and her team at the

October 7, 2024

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Jo Co Historical Society to Sponsor Presentation on Sacajawea

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” This month’s presentation by the Johnson County Historical Society will be on Sacajawea, the Shoshone woman that helped the Lewis and Clark Expedition explore the newly-acquired Louisiana Purchase for the United States government. The presentation will be given by Ira Roadifer, a member of the Clearmont

October 7, 2024

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