April 2023 – Sheridan Media

Sheridan Boy’s Wish Granted by Make-A-Wish

April 30, 2023 cvannoy

On Friday, April 28, the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wyoming celebrated a Sheridan’s child’s wish. The Sheridan, Wyoming, Make-A-Wish Wyoming surprised local wish kid, Hudson Wills age 7, with the granting of his wish for a Ferla cargo bike. The celebration took place in the dining room at The Hub on…

Cheyenne East at Sheridan Girls Soccer Highlights – 4/29/23

April 30, 2023 Kevin Koile

Olivia Ballew got Sheridan on the board, 13 minutes into the game, but Esabella Moreno tied the score 15 minutes later. It would remain a 1-1 contest going into overtime. East needed 5 minutes to strike, as Avery Brinkman put her team ahead, however, Ballew would even things up with…

Wyoming High School Soccer Standings: April 30, 2023

April 30, 2023 Kevin Koile

There’s one week remaining in the regular season for 4A teams, and 2 weeks for 3A teams. Sheridan’s next scheduled games are on Monday, May 1st vs. Cheyenne East (girls only at Kelly Walsh), Tuesday, May 2nd vs. Campbell County (boys away, girls home) and Friday, May 5th vs. Thunder…

Sheridan County High School Track and Field Results: April 29, 2023

April 30, 2023 Kevin Koile

Big Horn was the lone Sheridan County team in action on Saturday at Kelly Walsh. Click here to see results The next scheduled outdoor track and field meet for the Rams and Lady Rams is on Friday, May 5th at Campbell County.…

Cheyenne Central At Sheridan Girls Soccer Highlights – 4/28/23

April 30, 2023 Kevin Koile

Ella Bilyeu scored with less than 5 minutes to go until halftime to get the Lady Broncs in the board first. Olivia Ballew added an insurance goal at little more than half-way through the 2nd half, and Sheridan needed it, because Mia Gering of Central scored with a little less…

Sheridan College Presents Chamber Concert

April 29, 2023 cvannoy

The Arts at Sheridan College will present a Chamber Concert directed by Dr. Mark Elliot Bergman on Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m. in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts. This event is free and open to the public. This intimate program will showcase small ensembles, including…

Sheridan County High School Outdoor Track And Field Results: April 28, 2023

April 29, 2023 Kevin Koile

Some athletes were invited to compete at the Wyoming Track Classic in Casper, because their results are among the best of the best so far this season, regardless what class they’re in. Those who did not go to Casper, competed at Buffalo. The next scheduled outdoor track and field meets…

History: Gambling in Sheridan County’s Early Days

April 29, 2023 cvannoy

Gambling and gamblers were as much a part of the Old West as were cowboys. Professional gamblers frequented the saloons, the riverboats, and the trains, looking for honest or dishonest games, as long as there was a good chance of them winning. There were gamblers on the local passenger trains…

Thermopolis Police Officer In Stable Condition After Being Shot On Scene

April 29, 2023 Kevin Koile

A Thermopolis Police Officer is recovering after being struck by gunfire. According to a media release, at around 12:30pm Friday (April 28th), Sergeant Mike Mascarro and other officers responded to an incident on Canyon Hills Road on the southwest side of town, where a shooting occurred. Sergeant Mascarro was struck…

City Council to Consider Fire Prevention Defrayment Costs Resolution and Funding MOU with the Chamber

April 29, 2023 Ron Richter

Approval of a funding program to help defray the costs of fire prevention for businesses in downtown Sheridan will be an item of consideration for the Sheridan City Council at their meeting Monday night. Mayor Rich Bridger provided the details of the incentive program that is being proposed. Mayor Bridger…

Bar and Grill Liquor License Award Process

April 28, 2023 Ron Richter

The City of Sheridan currently has two bar and grill liquor licenses. The City Council will soon be considering a resolution that outlines the process for awarding those licenses. City Clerk Cecilia Good. Cecilia Good Due to legislation passed by the Wyoming Legislature this past session, the City will be…

Ethete Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Assault With Fire

April 28, 2023 Ron Richter

A man from Ethete was recently sentenced in Federal Court in Wyoming. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Federal Court Sentencing U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson recently sentenced 28-year-old Quentin Charles Lee of Ethete to 30 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised…

Transportation Commission awards nearly $8.5 million in contracts in April

April 28, 2023 News Release

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $8.5 million in contracts for five Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its recent business meeting. According to information from WYDOT, the commission awarded a $3.5 million bid to Worland-based McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. for a project involving milling, paving, grading, drainage work, traffic…

Sheridan College Cowboys And Cowgirls Head To 2023 Univ. Of Wyoming Rodeo

April 28, 2023 Kevin Koile

The College Rodeo Season concludes this weekend in Laramie. The Central Rocky Mountain Region consists of 10 rodeos half of which took place last fall and the other half were this spring. Competitors earn points based on what place they finish in at each rodeo, and the top 3 in…

No planned change to opening times on Sheridan Regional WHMAs

April 28, 2023 Floyd Whiting

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department Sheridan Regional Office does not plan on extending closures of the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas in the region. Game and Fish Public Information Specialist for the Sheridan Region, Christina Schmidt, told Sheridan Media the Wildlife Habitat Management Areas in the Sheridan region will open…