May 2022 – Page 15 – Sheridan Media

Homestead Act of 1862 Happened 160 Years Ago this Month

May 14, 2022 cvannoy

A tar-paper covered homestead shack, on display at the Rock Pile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming. The Homestead Act of 1862, was a way to distribute American’s public domain and turned over vast amounts to private citizens. The homestead act underwent several changes over the years. It was soon discovered that…

Council to Consider RMA Contract Termination and Transfer of Funds

May 14, 2022 Ron Richter

In 2011, the City of Sheridan began contracting with Rocky Mountain ambulance to provide emergency medical services to the city. The current agreement the two entities are operating under was entered into on August 28, 2017 and pays RMA $120,000 a year for EMS services. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says…

Governor’s Education Initiative Announces Community Listening Sessions

May 14, 2022 Ron Richter

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has announced a series of community listening sessions to take input from parents and stakeholders on the state’s educational system. The Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group was announced in May 2021 and is developing recommendations for elevating…

Tongue River High School Pow Wow 2022 Video

May 13, 2022 Kevin Koile

The recent Pow Wow was held to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous persons (MMIP). Video: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media…

Wyoming PBS and Science Kids are Celebrating Native Bees with Film Screening and Events at Sheridan College

May 13, 2022 News Release

Wyoming PBS and Science Kids are excited to host an all-ages, free screening of My Garden of a Thousand Bees as part of Science Saturday: Blooms for Bees and Butterflies on May 21, 2022 at Sheridan College’s Kinnison Hall in the Whitney Center for the Arts. Bees and other pollinators…

Johnson County Fourth Annual Weed Pull Day and Weed Bounty Program

May 13, 2022 Floyd Whiting

In a partnership with federal, state and local organizations, Johnson County is holding the Fourth Annual Weed Pull Day and Weed Bounty Program. This program promotes the pulling of invasive weeds from around Johnson County and pays participants for their efforts. One of the partners in the program, Game and…

Black Tooth Park will soon have restrooms

May 13, 2022 Floyd Whiting

Sheridan Public Works is currently working on the sewer of Black Tooth Park and plans to begin the construction of restrooms. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Interim Public Works Director Haans Mercer told listeners that construction of a gravity sewer main line to the property proved to…

First-time and Beginners Mountain Bike Discovery Session set for May 17

May 13, 2022 Floyd Whiting

Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced the 2022 Mountain Bike Discovery Session series hosted by the Bomber Mountain Cycling Club, Sheridan Community Land Trust and Sheridan Bicycle Company will continue Tuesday, May 17. This coming event will focus on first-time and beginning riders as participants learn the basics on The…

Donna Edwards

May 13, 2022 James Timberlake

Donna Edwards, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was born in Rupert, ID in 1957 to George and Barbara Long. Her parents later divorced, and Donna and her mother moved to Thermopolis, WY where she spent most of her childhood. Donna and…

Ronald Chandler

May 13, 2022 James Timberlake

Ronald Datus Chandler, 83, a long-time Sheridan businessman, went to be with his son, Gregory, on May 6, 2022. He passed quietly at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, with excellent care provided by the SMH staff. Ron was born in Crow Agency, MT, on July 29, 1938, to Burton and Marcleen Chandler.…

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May 13, 2022 James Timberlake

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Gordon Kicks Off Election Season By Filing For Second Term

May 13, 2022 News Release

Wyoming’s formal 2022 election season was launched Thursday as the secretary of state’s office opened its doors for people to register as candidates.

Forbes Brother Loses Appeal Over Way Siblings Valued His Sheridan Ranch Shares

May 13, 2022 News Release

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily. By Jim Angell, Cowboy State Daily A member of the Forbes family has lost his challenge of the way his brother and sisters valued shares in a Sheridan County ranch he gave to his stepsons. Wyoming Supreme Court Justices on Thursday ruled…

Keystone Awards Celebrate 10th Anniversary Thursday Night

May 13, 2022 cvannoy

The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Keystone Awards was held on Thursday, May 12 in the Mars Theater at the WYO. The event started with a reception at 5:30 followed by the program at 7 p.m. Meredith Sopko, director of development at The Hub on Smith talked about the awards.…

Bronc / Lady Bronc Soccer Pick up Regional Tournament Victories / Troopers Host Powell Saturday / Rockies v Kansas City Tonight

May 13, 2022 Trevor Jackson

BRONC / LADY BRONC SOCCER – The Bronc and Lady Bronc soccer teams have qualified for the Wyoming state soccer championships which begin next Thursday in Cheyenne. On day one of the 4-A East regional tournament yesterday in the capitol city the Lady Broncs qualified for state with a 2-1…