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Homeland Security Director on PPE Shortage

April 4, 2020 Ron Richter

During Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s COVID-19 news conference Friday, Wyoming Office of Homeland Security Director Lynn Budd provided an update on personal protective equipment for hospitals in the state. Budd said that they’ve partnered with

New COVID Case in Sheridan County

April 4, 2020 News Release

There is one new confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus in Sheridan County. The case does not appear to be linked to any of the previous cases in Sheridan County. The patient is at home

Relief Fund Established to Assist Sheridan Area Employees

April 4, 2020 News Release

SHERIDAN WY — The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Foundation has set up a Sheridan Area Employee Relief Fund (SAERF) to help those who work in Sheridan County suffering loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dixie

A Look Back in Time: April 4, 1920

April 4, 2020 Pat Blair

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on April 4, 1920. The census return for Sheridan, as announced in

School District 1 Implements Learning Plan

April 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County School District 1 will implement a learning plan that combines online instruction with paper packets and some face-to-face learning for special education students when school resumes on Monday. Pete Kilbride, who’s the district

McCafferty Acknowledges Community Support

April 3, 2020 Pat Blair

The Sheridan community has shown amazing support to Sheridan Memorial Hospital during the COVID-19 health crisis. At a meeting of the hospital trustees earlier this week, Memorial’s CEO Mike McCafferty said he believed it’s really

WYO DFS Urges Support for Children During Stressful Times

April 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Officials with Wyoming’s Department of Family Services are urging state residents to remember that children and parents need additional support and understanding during times of increased stress such as the current COVID-19 crisis. Ed Heimer,

Governor, State Health Officer Extend Statewide Public Health Orders Through April 30

April 3, 2020 Ron Richter

Governor Mark Gordon and State Health Officer Dr. Alexia Harrist have extended the three existing statewide health orders through April 30 to slow community transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect lives. The Governor continues to

Bridge deck repair to begin on I-90 east of Sheridan

April 3, 2020 News Release

Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will begin repairs on six bridges east of Sheridan between mile markers 33 and 45 beginning April 6th. Contractors will begin working on the westbound, travel lanes of the

Sheridan Memorial Hospital Calls for Healthcare Volunteers

April 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is seeking emergency healthcare volunteers to help with the COVID-19 response. A news release from the hospital states that hospitals around the country, and the world, are experiencing patient surges exceeding normal

A Look Back in Time: April 3, 1920

April 3, 2020 Pat Blair

Now here’s Sheridan Media’s look back in time, to 100 years ago, by reporter Pat Blair as published in the Sheridan Enterprise newspaper on April 3, 1920. Cold weather will usher Easter into Sheridan tomorrow,

Helping the Hub

April 2, 2020 Ron Richter

The Sheridan City Council will be considering a request from the Hub on Smith Monday night to help with their home delivered meals program. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Three weeks ago, the

Senator Enzi Launches COVID-19 Resource Webpage

April 2, 2020 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming announced Thursday a new page on his website that provides a large list of federal and state resources available for people in Wyoming affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Senator

Shelter Website Gets A Makeover

April 2, 2020 Rustin Burr

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter recently revamped their website. On the site visitors can look into adoptions, their programming, and see the success stories. According to Shelter Director Jill Moriarty, the new site is

Museum Hopeful for May Opening

April 2, 2020 Rustin Burr

In March, the Sheridan County Museum and Historical Society was supposed to open their doors to the public after their annual hiatus. Executive Director Mikayla Larrow shared that they have moved their tentative reopen to