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Department of Energy Grant Discussed at Council Study Session

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” City officials were presented details of a Department of Energy grant at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council study session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Department of Energy Grant Discussed at Council Study Session The City of Sheridan is eligible for $75,670 from the Department of

October 15, 2024

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Elk Fire Update – Oct 15

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 Casey Cheesbrough, Incident Commander Size: 91,905 acres (2,590-acre increase) Total Personnel: 939 Containment: 26 percent Cause: Lightning Resources: 13 aircraft | 19 crews | 67 engines | 8 dozers | 19 water tenders | 5 masticators | 8 skidders | 5

October 15, 2024

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All Women Antelope Hunt Held at Ucross

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The weekend was sunny and warm for the 12th Annual Wyoming Women’s Foundation Women’s Antelope Hunt, held Oct. 10-13, 2024, at the Ranch at Ucross. This year, 46 hunters participated in the hunt. One of the hunters who was successful was Jennifer Leinonen from Casper. She is an experienced hunter,

October 15, 2024

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Daniels Fund Scholarship Application Deadline Draws Near

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The application period for the Daniels Scholarship closes at 4 pm on Friday, October 18. Students from Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming have just a few days left to apply for a full-ride scholarship to 19 partner colleges and universities across those four states, and up to $100,000 over …

October 14, 2024

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Full Moon Fort 2024 Canceled

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On October 14, Sharie Shada, Site Superintendent at Fort Phil Kearny, announced that this year’s Full Moon Fort event, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, has been canceled because of the nearby forest fire and smoke. “We are disappointed to cancel this popular event, but fort staff

October 14, 2024

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WYDOT Opens portions of US 14 and US 14A Previously Closed Due to Elk Fire

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation has opened US 14 from Greybull to Burgess Junction and US 14A from Burgess Junction to Lovell.  US 14 Burgess Junction east to Dayton remains closed.   Due to the heavy fire-fighting traffic of crews working the Elk Fire north and east of these routes, motorists

October 14, 2024

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Evacuation Status and Road Closure Update

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office and Elk Fire Incident Command announced Monday evening several changes to the evacuation levels and an update on road closures.The following area is now being downgraded to a “Set” status:  Residences West on Tongue Canyon Road at the intersection of Tongue

October 14, 2024

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B.A.R.K. Offering Class for Amateur Radio Technician

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Buffalo Amateur Radio Klub (BARK) will be offering an Amateur Radio Technician class beginning Tuesday and continuing every Tuesday through December 10. According to a release from the club, the nine-week course will teach radio theory and regulations; operating procedures; basic electronics; antenna

October 14, 2024

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Buffalo Council Waives Some Fees for New Ambulance Barn

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo’s City Council voted to waive some of the fees from permits and tap fees for the new ambulance barn being built by the Johnson County Rural Healthcare District, which will be located near the County Fire Hall on Volunteer Lane. Project Engineer Jake Wright, with Nelson Engineering, spoke to

October 14, 2024

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JCHC Board Approves Credentialing for Providers

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center, during their last meeting, discussed credentialing for two radiologists to practice at the facility. The board discussed the matter further before voting The board voted to approve credentialing for both radiologists. “}

October 14, 2024

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