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Demolition underway at Kendrick Pool 

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In June Sheridan City Council awarded the bid for the Kendrick Park Pool Project to Dick Anderson Construction, for the cost of $5.4 million.  During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse Sheridan Recreation District Recreation Manager Zach Stewart said work has begun and demolition is taking

October 4, 2024

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SCSO: update on alert and evacuation status of locations threatened by the Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Working with the team managing the Elk Fire, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office has changed the evacuation levels in a few areas and added some new areas.  Areas that are now in “Go” or “Set” will see law enforcement presence and will be contacted by law enforcement. New areas in …

October 4, 2024

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Mayor reassuring residents of the town that Dayton is “as safe as it can be.” 

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” To combat rumors, Dayton Mayor Clifford Reed has contacted Sheridan Media after he was briefed on the Elk Fire by officials of Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3, who are currently battling the blaze. According to Dayton’s Mayor both the town and the water source for the community

October 4, 2024

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New Educator Joins UW Extension’s Sheridan County Office

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The University of Wyoming Extension announced that Larissa Bonnet is the Community Vitality and Health Educator service Sheridan County. According to information from the University of Wyoming Extension, Bonnet grew up in Sheridan and serves as a volunteer in various community organizations. Currently,

October 4, 2024

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Sheridan Woman Arraigned on Various Drug Related Charges

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A 45-year-old Sheridan woman was arraigned on a number of drug related charges Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Woman Arraigned on Various Drug Related Charges On August 22, 2024, Stacia Sechler-Cooper was arrested and charged with seven

October 4, 2024

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Sheridan Area Experiences Hottest September On Record

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” September is normally the start of both the fall season and cooler temperatures, but last month, not only did the thermometer tell a much different story, it’s now on top of the record books. The National Weather Service Office in Billings, Montana, says the average temperature for the Sheridan area

October 4, 2024

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Elk Fire Update Oct 4

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” As of Oct. 4, the Elk Fire has grown to 51,115 acres. The fire began Sept. 27 and is located approximately 6 miles northwest of Dayton. Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 under Incident Commander Casey Cheesbrough with approximately 528 personnel are currently assigned to the fire. Key

October 4, 2024

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Chamber Welcomes WyoTix.com

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Chamber welcomed new member and Sheridan business WyoTix.com with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. WyoTix.com is a local ticketing and event marketing solution which provides resources to produce a great event and keep money in the local economy. The business is a

October 3, 2024

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I-90 Closure and Aerial Spraying Postponed

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation will postpone the October 7 closure of I-90 between Wyola, MT, and Acme, WY.This postponement is in response to the Elk Fire activity, high wind forecasts, and public safety. A tentative date of October 21 has been scheduled. “}

October 3, 2024

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Shelter prepared, already housing some animals

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County Administrative Director Cameron Duff Emergency Management Coordinator Jesse Ludikhuize made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the evacuation preparations being taken by the County. Sheridan County Emergency Management began organizing the evacuation center at the

October 3, 2024

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