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Jo Co Commission Considers Waiving Hiring Freeze for Library

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to waive the county’s hiring freeze as requested by County Library Director Lindsey Belliveau. Belliveau said the library has lost an employee, and was asking for permission to replace them. The hire will not create a new position but rather replace an employee that vacated an …

May 16, 2023

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Concerned Citizens Confront Buffalo Council Over Shelter Funding

News – Sheridan Media Citizens concerned over the announcement that the Buffalo City Council was reducing this year’s amount of funding to the St. Francis Animal Shelter came to their regular meeting Tuesday evening to talk about the issue. According to discussions, the council is considering reducing their contribution to the shelter from $18,000 to

May 16, 2023

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Reining Clinic Held for Rodeo Royalty Contestants

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan WYO Rodeo Royalty board hosted a horsemanship clinic, Foundations of Reining, on Saturday May 13. The clinic was for potential royalty contestants and other interested Sheridan County women, ages 10-25 years old. The full-day event took place at the Guynn Training Center indoor arena located at 1112 HWY 14 …

May 16, 2023

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What is Ja Morant Doing? Plus, the 76ers and Suns Implode, Again.

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast! This week on the show James really scratches his head at whatever Ja Morant’s thinking is when it comes to posting on social media, and what it could mean for his long-term future. Plus, the 76ers and Suns implode again, a breakdown of the …

May 16, 2023

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The art of warriors: Sheridan VA art competition

News – Sheridan Media Each year, the Sheridan VA Health Care System co-hosts a local art competition with the American Legion Auxiliary for veterans in more than 100 categories in five divisions. These divisions—art, creative writing, dance, drama and music—cover a broad range of categories to appeal to a wide spectrum of interests. This includes

May 16, 2023

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SMH Women’s Clinic Doctor recommends self-care for Women’s Health Month

News – Sheridan Media May is National Women’s Health Month. This month gives communities an opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding women’s health with the goal of empowering women to make their health a priority and help women understand what steps they can take to improve their lives. Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. …

May 16, 2023

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Two Killed In Plane Crash Northwest Of Laramie

News – Sheridan Media On Sunday, May 14th, at approximately 11:45am the Albany County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Denver International Airport that they had lost contact with a private passenger aircraft in Albany County. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office, Albany County Search and Rescue, the Laramie Fire Department, and Classic Air Medical

May 16, 2023

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Wyoming Hunter Facing Charges For Killing Wrong Type Of Bear

News – Sheridan Media A Wyoming hunter faces up to a year in jail and a $10,000 fine if convicted of killing a protected grizzly bear he allegedly claims he mistook for a legal-to-hunt black bear outside Yellowstone National Park. The male grizzly weighing about 530 pounds (240 kilograms) drew a lot of attention from …

May 16, 2023

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WY Superintendent Of Public Instruction Continues Fight Against Title IX Changes

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder has joined Manny Diaz, Jr.; Commissioner of the Florida Department of Education (FDE) and other state school leaders in signinga comment letter opposing the United States Department of Education’s recent Title IX notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) affecting K-12

May 16, 2023

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Hopes Bariatric Surgery Will Keep Patients In Sheridan Area

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Memorial Hospital will soon bring in a new type of surgery that will keep patients from having to leave the area to lose something. Bariatric surgery, which is a type of weight loss surgery, was recently approved by the hospital’s board of directors, although a start date for the program …

May 16, 2023

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