The Wagon Box Fight occurred on August 2, 1867, on an open field between Fort Phil Kearny and the present-day town of Story. It was the last major battle between the U.S. Army and Lakota warriors along the Bozeman Trail. Twenty-six soldiers and six civilians were attacked by several hundred Indians when the party was …

A Wyoming firefighter is now the top person in investigating fire causes as well as overseeing fire prevention efforts, and electrical safety. Mark Young has been named the interim State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. He’s been involved in the Wyoming fire service for 44 years, starting …

In 2011, the City of Sheridan began contracting with Rocky Mountain Ambulance to provide emergency medical services for the city. In May, the Sheridan City Council approved a notice of termination of the contract with RMA. City Attorney Brendon Kerns said the current contract is not meeting the needs of the city or the service …

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, discussed how the Democrats’ tax and spending spree will raise energy costs for American families. Barrasso, during a media conference, said Americans continue to struggle under the inflation caused by the current administration. Senator Barrasso Barrasso said the high price

Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan has joined 14 other Secretaries of State from across the country jointly signing a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to rescind Executive Order No. 14019, which calls for federal agencies to act beyond their Congressionally-specified functions. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The Letter The

The Sheridan County YMCA will shut its doors for one week to perform maintenance and cleaning of areas that require a little extra attention.  A regular practice, the Y uses the week closure to perform maintenance touch-ups and deep cleaning processes to ensure the environment is as safe as possible for users.  While appearing on …

Take a look at some of the action happening up at the Sheridan Fair Grounds! Photos by Mallary Hunter Read More

As of 8 a.m. Friday, Aug, 5, Crook County will be lifting all evacuations for Fish Fire residents.  As residents return home, they should be aware of fire traffic and incoming wet weather which could make road surfaces slick and cause debris movement in fire scars. The Forest remains under an area closure (see Closures …

The Sheridan Community Land Trust and The Hub on Smith will take the Big Goose Walking Tour for their next Explore History program, at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.  Attendees are asked to meet at The Hub on Smith.  SCLT Historical Program Manager Carrie Edinger will guide the tour, which features sites in the Historic …

Sgt. Tyler Holloway, a fire support specialist with the 115th Field Artillery Brigade in the Wyoming Army National Guard, was named top Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in the Army National Guard. He earned this distinction by winning the 2022 All-Guard Best Warrior Competition held July 22-29 in Tennessee. Sgt. Spencer Fayles, a combat medic …