Sign at Spotted Horse On May 26, 1811, Wilson Price Hunt was hired by John Jacob Astor, wealthy businessman, to head an expedition across the United States from St. Louis to the Pacific. Astor saw the wealth that could come out of the fur trade, decided to cash on it. He formed the American Fur …

A mental health summit in Wyoming is scheduled for October. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Mental Health Summit Encompassing a holistic approach, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, alongside members of the Legislative and Judicial branches, will be discussing the state of mental health in Wyoming during the 2022 Governor’s Mental Health Summit

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) spoke on the Senate floor recently about inflation and how he feels Democrat policies have created the inflation crisis that is hitting all Americans. Barrasso said the recently passed budget bill was partisan and a liberal wish list. Senator Barrasso Barrasso said inflation continues to impact American families. Senator

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to the Primary Care Community Open House on Sept. 15, during Third Thursday.  The public is invited to drop by anytime from 5 to 8 p.m. at 61 South Gould St. for a tour of the facilities. These tours will feature giveaways and Moo Moo’s Frozen Treats.  “We …

On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Sue Henry Auditorium in Sheridan High School, Brian Farmer, executive director of the Wyoming School Board Association, will present “Education Opportunities About being a School Board Trustee.” The program will be presented again on Sept. 28 at the Johnson County School District 1 office. Both will begin at 6 …

The WYO Theater has announced that Jeannie Hall has been selected as the recipient of the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center’s 2022 Lotus Awards and will be honored at a private reception Sept. 18. An homage to the theater’s original name in the 1920s, the WYO’s Lotus Award is presented to individuals who inspire …

Sheridan County Travel and Tourism Executive Director Shawn Parker is optimistic in spite of the list of troubles the Cowboy State and the tourism industry faced this summer season. But he has good reasons.  In his latest report, Sept. 1, 2022 Local Travel & Tourism Industry Update, Parker reports that despite problems such as the …

This week is the start of conference play in 2A. Tongue River got ready for it last week with a 49-to-6 win at Thermopolis. Coach Steve Hanson says just about everything went right in that game. Steve Hanson “Our defense forced 2 turnovers, they forced a lot of 3rd and long situations that Thermopolis didn’t …

The Clearmont Community Center, will hold their 47th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction on Sunday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Center. Funds raised go to the upkeep of the building. Supper will be barbecued ribs and cheesy potatoes. There will be donations from businesses and individuals from the Sheridan, Buffalo, and Clearmont …

BRONC FOOTBALL – The Sheridan Broncs host the Laramie Plainsmen this evening we will have it live for you on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM and our live video web stream at sheridanmedia.com, the First Federal bank and trust pregame show will start at 5:30 kickoff is at 6:00. Broncs Head coach Jeff Mowry says …