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SCSD#2 and Sheridan College Board Discuss Dual Enrollment

News – Sheridan Media Trustees from Sheridan County School District #2 and Northern Wyoming Community College held their joint board meeting on Monday, Feb. 27 in the SCSD#2 Board Room. Topics discussed were dual/concurrent enrollment; Sheridan College Alumni; the Early Childhood Liaison; and a Computer Science course update. Scott Stults, superintendent

February 28, 2023

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UW Extension to Offer Private Pesticide Applicator Education Programs in 13 Counties

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming Extension will offer private pesticide applicator education programs throughout Wyoming in March. These two- to four-hour educational sessions provide an overview of certification requirements for private applicators, pertinent laws and regulations, pesticide safety and handling, groundwater contamination,

February 27, 2023

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Hume Draw Assessment Public Meeting

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Conservation District, in partnership with the City of Sheridan, received a grant to assess and develop an improvement plan for Hume Draw and associated ponds and wetlands. The project will include an evaluation of the current condition as it relates to concerns with algae, sediment, and invasive species. …

February 27, 2023

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Black Bear Bait Site Renewal Opens March 1

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will open black bear bait site renewals at 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 1. The site renewal process may be completed online or in person by visiting or calling a regional Game and Fish office. The application process for new black bear sites begins March 21. Before renewing …

February 27, 2023

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Representative Western on Legislation Affecting NE Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media State Representative Cyrus Western (R-House District 51, Sheridan County) spoke with Sheridan Media this week about happenings at the current legislative session in Cheyenne, discussing legislation that may or may not affect those in Northeast Wyoming, and especially Sheridan County. He talked specifically about the Capital

February 27, 2023

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Sheridan Commission Approves MOU For Emergency Situations

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sheridan County Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA) and Sheridan County School District #3 (SCSD3) for a working mutual-aid relationship. Commission Chair Christi Haswell explained the agreement in more detail. According to the agreement

February 27, 2023

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Kinskey: Still Work to Do on Budget

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, said there is still work to be done on bills that are part of the overall budget. He explains why the budget bill isn’t done with the passing of one bill by the …

February 27, 2023

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Museum at the Bighorns season opening March 1

News – Sheridan Media The Museum at the Bighorns will open their doors for the season at 9 a.m. March 1.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Museum at the Bighorns Collections Manager Jessica Salzman told listeners that the new paleontology exhibit will show visitors a  different type of prehistoric history than the …

February 27, 2023

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UW-led program begins third year of dementia caregiving in region

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming has announced that the Wyoming Dementia Together – a statewide, nonprofit caregiver network offered through the UW Center on Aging (WyCOA) – has begun its third year of helping hundreds of families throughout the Rocky Mountain region care for loved ones with dementia. According to UW, the …

February 27, 2023

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Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange celebrates 10 years

News – Sheridan Media Executive director and co-founder of Sheridan Foster Parent Exchange, Carla Crayton, announced the 10-year Anniversary of the organization dedicated to the care of foster children in the Sheridan region.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Crayton told listeners that she and one of her foster children

February 27, 2023

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