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Ethete Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Assault by Strangulation

A 32-year-old Ethete man was recently sentenced to 16 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for the charge of assault by strangulation. Chief United States District Court Judge Scott Skavdahl also ordered Calvin Anderson White to pay $2,699.70 in restitution and a $100 special assessment. The prosecution stemmed from a domestic

June 1, 2022

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Ohio Woman Gored By Bison In Yellowstone National Park

An Ohio woman is in the hospital after getting too close to a bison within Yellowstone National Park. A Park spokesperson says sometime Monday morning (May 30th), an unidentified 25-year old female from Grove City, Ohio, approached a bison near a boardwalk at Black Sand Basin (north of Old Faithful), and at one point was …

June 1, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Votes Down Vacation of Rights-of-Way

A petition to vacate Public Rights-of-Way known as the alley in Block 44 and Yonkee Avenue between Blocks 44 and 41 of the Downers Addition in Sheridan County has been voted down by the Sheridan County Commission. County Engineer Ken Muller had previously been appointed as the viewer in the petition and discussed his findings …

May 31, 2022

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Johnson County Candidates File for Primary Election

Friday, May 27 was the deadline for those interested in running for various offices in Johnson County to file for the August Primary Election. The list was made available Tuesday morning by the Johnson County Clerk’s Office. For Johnson County Commissioner, two seats are available, and filing were John DeMatteis, Bob Hancock, Sherry Kolb, Norman …

May 31, 2022

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Game and Fish ask people to leave baby wildlife alone

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is urging people who come across young animals to leave newborn wildlife alone and keep a distance. Many people will be outside this spring, and there is a good chance people will see newborn wildlife. These young fawns, hatchlings and other babies are charismatic and incredible to watch and …

May 31, 2022

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Join the fun at the WYO during Seussical JR.

The WYO Theater has announced that the WYO PLAY students will unlock the imaginations of Sheridan residents while performing Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, the Whos in Whoville as well as other Seuss favorites with their production of Seussical JR.  The production was co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen …

May 31, 2022

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Get ready for Trailfest

Sheridan Community Land Trust and their many partners are excited to announce that Trailfest 2022  – presented by Sheridan Media – will be part of The Dead Swede weekend event. This free event has been designed to provide fun for the whole family as more than 720 cyclists, families and friends descend upon Sheridan for the …

May 31, 2022

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Memorial Day Rain Causes Localized Flooding

This past Monday (May 30th) was not only a rainy day, it was one for the record books. The National Weather Service in Billings, Montana says the Sheridan area received 2.39 inches of precipitation for the day. That marks the wettest May 30th in recorded history. The old record was 1.28 inches in 1937. Monday’s …

May 31, 2022

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Sheridan County Has Sand, Bags for Those Experiencing Flooding

Sheridan County will be providing sand and sandbags in a number of locations throughout the county for residents experiencing flooding. Sheridan County Emergency Management, in a release Tuesday, said the National Weather Service had issued Flood Advisories for areas within the county, and listed locations where sand and sandbags could be obtained. They

May 31, 2022

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Military Museum Owner Can’t Help Thinking About Ukraine During Big Grand Opening

Wyoming’s foremost military historian hosted the grand opening of his massive 140,000 square foot museum south of Dubois Saturday – but he couldn’t help thinking of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Dan Starks is proud of his new museum which might be the best museum in the world in detailing how World War II was …

May 31, 2022

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