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Crago, Kinskey On Crossover Voting Legislation

News – Sheridan Media State Representative Barry Crago and State Senator Dave Kinskey, in their weekly updates from the legislative session, discussed the Crossover Voting law currently moving through the legislature, giving their opinion on the proposed law that is headed to Governor Mark Gordon’s desk for his signature. Crago questioned how necessary

February 26, 2023

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Johnson County Renews TA Liquor License, No Action on Moose Lodge

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners, at their last regular meeting, voted to renew the liquor license for the TA Guest Ranch, but took no action on renewing the license for the Johnson County Moose Lodge. According to County Clerk Jackie Camino, the issues the State Liquor Commission had with the TA Ranch renewal …

February 26, 2023

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Rotary Ice Fishing Derby Well Attended

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Rotary Club’s Third Annual Ice Fishing Derby at Lake DeSmet on February 26, according to the organizers, was a huge success. It was a warm, sunny day and the cold winter froze the lake, making the ice thick enough to be safe. Meg Powers, event organization for the Rotary …

February 26, 2023

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Wyoming High School Basketball 2A/1A State Tournaments 2023

News – Sheridan Media Both Tongue River teams, along with the Big Horn boys and the Arvada-Clearmont girls head to Casper to start March Madness. 2A Boys: First Round: Thursday, March 2nd: (All games played at Casper College) (#2W) Shoshoni vs. (#3E) Tongue River – Noon (#1E) Big Horn vs. (#4W) Greybull – 1:30pm (#2E) …

February 26, 2023

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Sheridan County High School Basketball Standings: February 26th, 2023

News – Sheridan Media These are the standings as of February 26th, and how they pertain to Sheridan, Big Horn, Tongue River and Arvada-Clearmont. Sheridan’s next scheduled game is on Thursday, March 2nd at the 4A East Regional Tournament at Natrona (opponents TBA). The Big Horn boys will compete at the 2A State Tournament at …

February 26, 2023

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Joy Harjo and Larry Mitchell Perform at WYO

News – Sheridan Media On Saturday, Feb. 25, Ucross Alumni and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, presented an evening of music and poetry at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center. Harjo was joined by musician Larry Mitchell, who is a familiar face at the WYO. The evening began in the WYO lobby with a …

February 26, 2023

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WY Governor Mark Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that places more than $1 billion in savings, allowing the state to keep taxes low and generate higher investment returns that will benefit future generations. “I congratulate the Legislature for its work on my budget recommendations,” Governor Gordon said. “It is gratifying that

February 26, 2023

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Sheridan Boys 6th, Girls 7th at 2023 WY High School State Nordic Ski Meet

News – Sheridan Media Jackson was the host site, where the Sheridan HS Nordic Ski boys and girls ski teams would complete their first seasons as a varsity team. In the classic race on Friday, February 24th, Jacob Alicke placed 26th for the Sheridan boys, while Kayley Alicke placed 13th for the girls. In the …

February 26, 2023

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Sheridan HS Boys Wrestling Team Wins 2023 State Championship; Girls 3rd

News – Sheridan Media In spite of Old Man’s Winter attempts to create havoc on the weekend, the Sheridan High School Boys and Girls wrestling teams, each won team trophies at the 2023 Wyoming High School State Wrestling Meet in Casper. Nine boys wrestlers made it the championship match of their respective weight class, winning …

February 26, 2023

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Wyoming Battalion Saw Action in Philippines Over 120 Years Ago

News – Sheridan Media (US and Philippine soldiers’ uniforms, Bob Wilson uniform collection) In The Cheyenne Daily Sun-Leader, on February 24, 1899, there is this short clip, “The Wyoming Battalion had a hand in the fight with the insurgents yesterday.” Starting in 1868, the Cuban’s began to fight for their freedom from Spain. America supported

February 25, 2023

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