SHERIDANWYOMING.COM | LIFE ALONG THE BIGHORNS

News

SCLT Explore History Features Black Diamond Trail

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced that its Explore History program for January will be “A Virtual Drive Down the Black Diamond Trail.” For this Explore History, SCLT is hitting the virtual road for a drive that will take you through the physical remnants of the once vibrant mining communities …

January 3, 2024

Read More

First Day Hike at Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media At 1 p.m. on New Year’s Day, the First Day Hike took place at Fort Phil Kearny. The “First Day Hike” program is a twenty-plus-year-old national initiative designed to encourage not only a healthy and active lifestyle but an appreciation for the nation’s parks and historic sites. A large crowd attended …

January 3, 2024

Read More

Dane Steel Of Sheridan High School Named 2023 WY Gatorade Football Player Of The Year

News – Sheridan Media In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Dane Steel of Sheridan High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Wyoming Football Player of the Year. Steel is the eleventh Gatorade Wyoming Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Sheridan High School. The award, …

January 3, 2024

Read More

Morning Sports: January 3, 2024

News – Sheridan Media University of Wyoming Basketball: The University of Wyoming Cowboy basketball team copied some of the actions of the football team. Last night the Pokes were down by 17 points in the 1st half at home vs. San Jose State. They would rally in the second half and Akuel Kot hit one …

January 3, 2024

Read More

SBE Moves Forward with Public Comment on Perkins V State Plan

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming State Board of Education and the Wyoming State Board of Career and Technical Education recently met virtually to  review the recommended updates to the Wyoming Perkins V State plan. According to the SBE, in 2023,, under Superintendent  Megan Degenfelder’s strategic plan initiative of Preparing Students for Jobs

January 2, 2024

Read More

Preparing for the Inevitable

News – Sheridan Media Despite the lack of snow and frigid temperatures that typically are the norm this time of year, it’s always a wise decision to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter.  During a recent appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan County Undersheriff, Lieutenant Devereaux Johnson said it’s best to have …

January 2, 2024

Read More

Council Approves Establishment of Employee Relations Ordinance Committee

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council met for their first regular business meeting of the year Tuesday night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Council Approves Establishment of Employee Relations Ordinance Committee The Council approved the establishment of an employee relations ordinance committee and assignment of committee

January 2, 2024

Read More

Buffalo Council OK’s Renewal of Insurance Coverage

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council, during their regular meeting Tuesday night, voted to accept and approve the renewal for the city’s insurance for property and auto coverage for the city’s assets with North Wyoming Insurance of Buffalo. City Clerk Julie Silbernagel gave details on the annual policy. After the removal of the …

January 2, 2024

Read More

JCHC Needs to Replace COVID Analyzer

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Healthcare Center will be replacing its COVID Analyzer. CEO Luke Senden Made the announcement to the hospital board at their recent meeting, saying the old one has reached the end of its useful life. The board put a policy in place about a year ago that Senden had …

January 2, 2024

Read More

Sheridan Commission Elects New Chairman, OK’s Board Assignments

News – Sheridan Media During their first regular meeting of 2024 Tuesday, the Sheridan County Commission chose a new chairman and approved board memberships and liaison assignments for the coming year. Commissioner Nick Siddle was nominated for the chairman position, and Commissioner Holly Jennings explained why she wasn’t interested in the position at

January 2, 2024

Read More