February 2023 – Sheridan Media

Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Felony Theft Charge

February 28, 2023 Ron Richter

A change of plea hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with felony theft. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea On October 23, 2022, an officer with the Sheridan Police Department was dispatched to Sheridan Liquor on Sugarland…

Barrasso Calls for Briefing on Department of Energy Lab Leak Report

February 28, 2023 Ron Richter

Tuesday, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm regarding reports that DOE has determined the COVID pandemic began from a lab leak in China. In the letter, Barrasso notes…

BBB Warns of Smart TV Scams

February 28, 2023 Ron Richter

Scammers can target victims though any device connected to the Internet, and your television is no exception. The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off-guard with pop-ups on their smart tv’s. According to the BBB, the objective of the scammers is…

Crago Unhappy With Legislature on Property Tax Bills

February 28, 2023 Aaron Palmer

State Representative Barry Crago (R-Johnson, Sheridan Counties), in this week’s update with Sheridan Media on the current legislative session, talked about property tax reform and the fact that the legislature passed only one bill of over 20 that were drafted to help taxpayers in the state. He was asked what…

Kinskey Discusses Wyoming Outdoor Trust

February 28, 2023 Aaron Palmer

State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, wanted to talk about a proposed trust that would benefit Wyoming Outdoors programs. He said although he is in favor of the programs, he is against setting up another trust fund. Kinskey…

Representative Western on ‘Chloe’s Law’

February 28, 2023 Aaron Palmer

State Representative Cyrus Western (R-House District 51, Sheridan County) spoke with Sheridan Media last week, discussing Senate File 144, also known as “Chloe’s Law.” The legislation was intended to protect minors from gender transitioning treatments and reassignment procedures. Western explained why he supports the legislation. Senate File 144 was not…

Shelter produces better canines through new certificate program

February 28, 2023 Floyd Whiting

The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has traditionally rehabilitated dogs that have shown aggressive or antisocial behavior in order to find a permanent family and home. One of the secret weapons used by the shelter to achieve this is the owner and operator of the Unleashed Foundation, Marian Eccles. Together…

Fulmer upgrades continue

February 28, 2023 Floyd Whiting

The Sheridan County Fulmer Library is undergoing phase II of a series of projects to update some of the spaces within the library as well as the security and fire alarm systems. According to Sheridan County Library System Director Cameron Duff, the current project had been delayed a total of…

Love Shouldn’t Hurt banquet raises over $9K

February 28, 2023 Floyd Whiting

The Advocacy & Resource Center’s largest fundraiser, Love Shouldn’t Hurt, was held Friday, Feb. 17, at the Ramada in Sheridan. The night featured live music by the Dueling Pianos and Sidetrack to raise funds for the center. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Advocacy Center Volunteer Coordinator and…

Inaugural Season Of Girls Varsity Wrestling In Wyoming Was A Success For Sheridan

February 28, 2023 Kevin Koile

Regardless if they won a state championship or not, history was made in Wyoming as girls varsity wrestling took to the mat for the first time this season. In the past, girls that wanted to wrestle competed and practiced against boys, but not everyone was ok with that idea. Eventually…

Sheridan Jackalope Jump Scheduled For March 25th, 2023

February 28, 2023 Kevin Koile

It may not be time to take an outside swim yet, however some people are encouraged to be bold and go for the cold. The Sheridan Jackalope Jump is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 25th at the Goose Valley Fire Department near the Sheridan County Airport. The event…

SCSD#2 and Sheridan College Board Discuss Dual Enrollment

February 28, 2023 cvannoy

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 of SCSD#2, talked…

Sheridan Boys Wrestling State Championship, 3rd and 5th Place Match Highlights 2023

February 28, 2023 Kevin Koile

Championship Matches: Kevin Koile – Sheridan Media 0:00 152 Pound State Championship: Dane Steel (Sheridan) vs. Beau Russell (Natrona 1:50 160 Pound State Championship: Kelten Crow (Sheridan) vs. Sam Thornhill (Rock Springs) 3:35 182 Pound State Championship: Colson Coon (Sheridan) vs. Colby Olson (Cheyenne East) 3rd and 5th Place Matches:…

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February 28, 2023 James Timberlake

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Donald Foley

February 28, 2023 James Timberlake

Donald Eugene Foley, retired MSGT USMC, age 87, passed away on February 18, 2023. Don was born June 8, 1935, to Eugene and Edithe Foley in Anselmo, Nebraska. At age five his family moved to Lusk, Wyoming where he attended elementary and high school. He loved football and basketball and played on…