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Employee Compensation Proposal Presented to City Council

News – Sheridan Media Since 2017, the City of Sheridan has experienced an employee turnover rate of between 10 and 15 percent each year. City Human Resources Director Heather Doke said last year 18 employees left the City for a better paying job. In an effort to retain and recruit employees, the City is contemplating …

February 13, 2023

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Sheridan County High School Basketball Scoreboard: February 13-18, 2023

News – Sheridan Media This is the last week of the regular season, for Big Horn, Tongue River and Arvada-Clearmont. Sheridan Boys: Natrona at Sheridan – Monday 7pm Sheridan at Campbell County – Friday 7:30pm Thunder Basin at Sheridan – Saturday 5:30pm Sheridan Girls: Sheridan 51 Natrona 43 Sheridan at Campbell County – Friday 6pm …

February 13, 2023

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Ucross to kick-off 40th anniversary with a master of her craft

News – Sheridan Media Founded in 1981 by Raymond Plank. Ucross offers a unique, peaceful setting along with work space and living accommodations, to selected visual artists, writers, and composers since the residency was opened in 1983.  According to the Ucross Foundation, approximately 2,200 artists and creators have spent time at Ucross since the doors

February 13, 2023

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Yellowstone is recruiting for 2023 Youth Conservation Corps program

News – Sheridan Media Yellowstone National Park is asking the question, ‘how would you like to work, learn, play and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland?’ Yellowstone National Park has announced they are currently recruiting for the 2023 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), a residential work-based education program for students between the ages of 15 and

February 13, 2023

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An intensive chance of a lifetime

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan College will offer students of the performing arts a unique opportunity this summer. The Broadway Musical Theater Intensive will be June 12 – June 25, in Sheridan.  Director and Creative Producer Gina Feliccia teaches acting and vocal performance at Sheridan College. Trained in opera, dance, acting for stage and screen

February 13, 2023

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Lady Hawks U19 Finish Strong with Two Wins at State Championship in Gillette

News – Sheridan Media Photos By Steven Schreffler Buy Photos The Sheridan Lady Hawks U19 team showed their determination at the state championship, held at the Spirit Hall Arena in Gillette. Despite being the top seed in the tournament, the Lady Hawks faced tough competition and won two out of the three games. In the …

February 13, 2023

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Snow Pack Reading Doesn’t Always Apply To Eastern Sheridan And Johnson Counties

News – Sheridan Media The first snowpack numbers of the winter 2022-23 season are in and according to the US Department of Agriculture, the numbers are on the high side. There are a number of snotel stations in the Big Horn Mountains that measure the snowpack, and that snow eventually feeds into the Tongue River …

February 13, 2023

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Kinskey on Mental Health Legislation

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk from the legislative session, discussed mental health issues, legislation, and funding. Kinskey said the House has proposed reinstating funds that have been cut from various mental health programs. Kinskey said he can see both sides of the argument,

February 13, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OKs Amendment for Brooks Street Design

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve Amendment No. 2 on the professional services agreement with Morrison-Maierle, Inc. for design work on the Brooks Street Greenspace Project. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained why the amendment was necessary. Obermueller gave an update on the timeline for

February 13, 2023

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Crago on Suicide Prevention Hotline Legislation

News – Sheridan Media State Representative Bary Crago (R-Johnson, Sheridan Counties), in his weekly update with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, talked about House Bill 65, the 988 suicide prevention bill, establishing the 988 system for suicide prevention and mental health crises. Crago said the bill passed out of the House but without the

February 13, 2023

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