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Chamber talks labor shortage

News – Sheridan Media According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Wyoming’s Worker Shortage Index is 0.67, meaning there are only 67 available workers for every 100 jobs in the Cowboy State.  The individuales feeling the pinch the most are the state’s small businesses, according to Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Dixie

June 16, 2023

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UW Extension to lead educational programming at inaugural Wyoming Sheep and Wool Festival

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming Extension and Wyoming Wool Initiative have announced the organizations have partnered with the Wyoming Wool Growers Association to provide programming on the science, art and practice of Wyoming sheep and wool production. UW Extension programs will be held in Kemmerer on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July

June 16, 2023

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Sheridan Third Thursday – June 2023

News – Sheridan Media Photos from the first Third Thursday event of 2023 in downtown Sheridan. The event had to be moved a few blocks south from its original location on Main Street due to construction. Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media Kevin Koile – Sheridan …

June 16, 2023

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Troopers Host Casper Tomorrow / CNFR Finals Open Tomorrow / Big Horn Mountain Trail Run Starts Today

News – Sheridan Media CNFR 2023 – Two Saddle Bronc riders and one Bull rider have been representing Sheridan college on the big rodeo stage. Clancy Glenn, Joseph Priebe and Wyatt Phelps have been competing at the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper all competitors are guaranteed three rides in their respective events, and …

June 16, 2023

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Governor Seeks Public Comment on Sage-grouse Core Area Map Revisions

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the State of Wyoming’s sage-grouse core area protection map. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Public Comment The initial revisions were developed and are being proposed by the Sage-grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) subcommittee. The original

June 16, 2023

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Governor Gordon Testifies on Capitol Hill, Calls Proposed Conservation Rule ‘Boneheaded’

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon testified on Capitol Hill Thursday during a House Committee on Natural Resources  hearing regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health proposed rule and in favor of a bill to withdraw that rule. Gordon said the proposed rule oversteps the federal agency’s authority while

June 15, 2023

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Game and Fish opens public comment on three chapters

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period and will be holding public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed changes to hunting regulations.  Changes have been proposed to Chapter 2 – General Hunting Regulation, Chapter 28 – Regulation Governing Big or Trophy Game Animal or …

June 15, 2023

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WYDOT gives update on projects in District 4

News – Sheridan Media Although the Sheridan Main Street resurfacing and utility project is at the top of the Wyoming Department of Transportation District 4’s list of priorities, the department has a lot of work getting done this summer across the northeastern section of the state.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, WYDOT Senior

June 15, 2023

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Sand and sandbags still available through Sheridan County

News – Sheridan Media While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan County Commissioners Lonnie Wright and Tom Rinlgey said they have not heard of or seen any major flooding in the area, but sandbags and sand are still available for the public if they should need them.  Ringley has spent most of his life …

June 15, 2023

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JCSD#1 Board Approves Mills for Rec Board, BOCHES

News – Sheridan Media During their regular meeting this week, the Johnson County School Board voted to approve the intent to levy 1 mill for the Recreation Board and .5 mill for the Board of Cooperative Higher Education Services (BOCHES). The board had a lengthy discussion on whether or not the school district should be …

June 15, 2023

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