News S&P Has Positive Outlook for Wyoming’s Bond Ratings June 30, 2022 Ron Richter 0 Three separate ratings issued Thursday by Standard and Poor’s (S&P) signals good news for the State of Wyoming’s immediate future. Two of the ratings, one tied to the State’s “General Obligation” bond rating and the other linked to the “Miscellaneous Tax” bond rating, were affirmed while the University of Wyoming…
News JCHC CEO Discusses New Providers, Security, Legal Counsel June 30, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 Johnson County Healthcare Center CEO Luke Senden, in his report to the hospital board Wednesday night, discussed new doctors that are expected to take positions with the facility in the coming months. There has been an offer extended for an ER Doctor, as Senden explained. Senden talked about one provider…
News Buffalo Council, Fire Chief Approve Burning Request June 30, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 A request from a resident for a variance to city code to allow burning of slash piles has been approved by both Buffalo Fire Chief Gomer Gammon and the city council. Mayor Shane Schrader and Gammon discussed the details about the variance request during the recent council meeting. Gammon said…
News Sheridan County Amends Air Service MOU June 30, 2022 Aaron Palmer 0 Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between themselves and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) concerning air service in Sheridan. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained more about the amendment. She said the amendment will extend the term for an additional three years, through…
News Keeping Pets Safe Over the Fourth June 30, 2022 cvannoy 0 Pets are not usually enthused about the Fourth of July fireworks. Dogs dislike the noise, and try to avoid it in may ways, hiding, or even getting out of their home and running away. More pets are listed as missing after the Fourth than any other day. Marian Eccles of…
News Fireworks safety June 30, 2022 cvannoy 0 The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is a time of getting together with family, and watching fireworks displays either at a rural home, or watch a large professionally arranged display, and celebrating our country. Fireworks have been a part of the Fourth of July for many years, and people…
News Wyoming student takes third at National History Day Contest June 30, 2022 Floyd Whiting 0 The University of Wyoming reports that Lachlan Gebhart, of Lander Middle School, won third place in the Junior Individual Documentary division at the virtual 2022 National History Day Contest with his project, “Wolves: Bloodthirsty Menaces or Stewards of the Land?” His project also received the Gerald and Jessie F. Chambers…
News Kendell Marvel will perform at the Big Horn Equestrian Center June 30, 2022 Floyd Whiting 0 A benefit concert for the Wyoming Wildlife Federation featuring singer songwriter Kendell Marvel will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6. Gates open at 4 p.m. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Big Horn Equestrian Center Executive Director Sheila Blackburn told listeners that parking will be…
News Habitat for Humanity is moving locations June 30, 2022 Floyd Whiting 1 Habitat for Humanity of The Eastern Bighorns is bringing the family under one roof. Habitat for Humanity of The Eastern Bighorns is relocating all of its operations under one roof. The new location is 44 Fort Rd. in Sheridan. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, HFHEB Director Christine…
Breaking News Yellowstone National Park North Loop To Open On Saturday, July 2nd/License Plate System To Be Suspended June 30, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 After enduring the worst of the recent flooding events, most of the northern section of Yellowstone National Park is about to reopen. Park officials say the north loop to the park will open to motor vehicle traffic on Saturday, July 2nd, and about 93% of park roads will be accessible,…
Obituaries Leslie Cooke June 30, 2022 James Timberlake 0 Leslie (71) of Mesa, AZ left this earth on March 29, 2022. Her death came as a shock to her family as she suffered a severe stroke and had been a vital individual until that day. Her sister, Paula of Sheridan WY, was given the blessing of being able to…
Breaking News Pennsylvania Woman Gored By Bison In Yellowstone National Park June 30, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 For the third time in less than 1 month, and for the second time in a 3-day span, a visitor to the nation’s first National Park got too close to wildlife. A media release from the park says a 71-year old woman from West Chester, Pennsylvania and her daughter were…
Swap Shop 06-30-22 June 30, 2022 James Timberlake 0 Write-Ins: 06-30-2022 FS: FOR SALE W: WANTED WTD: WANTED TO DO FR: FOR RENT T: TRADE GA: GIVEAWAY BO: BEST OFFER PU: PICKUP 1. Looking for MEANINGFUL part-time work? Foster Grandparents of the Wyoming Rockies is seeks a caring, independent and highly organized Project Coordinator with excellent verbal and written…
News WY Dept. of Health Reports Success With Diabetes Prevention Program June 30, 2022 News Release 0 The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) continues to offer a no-cost, home-based virtual diabetes prevention program known as #PreventDiabetes to residents at Risk of the disease and its effects. Amber Nolte, Chronic Disease Prevention Program manager with the WDH, said residents participating in the program, which began last year, have…
Sports Texas Tanner Wins Gatorade Track and Field Award/New Sheridan AD About To Start/Troopers Play At Billings June 30, 2022 Kevin Koile 0 Texas Tanner of Sheridan Named WY Boys Gatorade Track and Field Athlete of the Year – A Sheridan High School Track and Field thrower who is preparing to serve his country, has been named that best in Wyoming. Texas Tanner has been named the 2022 Wyoming Gatorade Boys Track and…