Archive - Mar 2015

The Volunteers of America Northern Rockies non-profit organization that’s headquartered in Sheridan has been awarded a three-year grant to expand Supportive Services for Veteran Families across Montana.

A shot of the gravel on Main Street. Photo by Hannah Stepenoff

If you drove on Main Street today you may have noticed some gravel, according to Sheridan City officials. Since the city had received some concerned calls, they wrote a message on Facebook that explained the issue.

One of Dickey's Creations -- Photo Provided

Internationally-known ceramic artist Kim Dickey of Colorado will be in the local area next week to talk about her work and show others her techniques.

Officials now say a wildfire that burned through 12 acres south of Sheridan on Saturday started when a burning slash pile was left unattended, and high winds fanned the flames out of control.

An historic gymnasium on the campus of the state’s university has reopened, following renovation, along with a new science and math facility, while construction continues on the performing arts center. Sheridan Media’s Leslie Stratmoen has the update.

U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming visits with the Civil Air Patrol Cloud Peak Composite Squadron cadets in Sheridan Monday. (Photo by Ron Richter)

U.S. Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming spent some time in Sheridan Monday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the story.

Tickets are now available for the Sheridan Civic Theater Guild’s final production of the season entitled “Laughter-Always the Best Medicine?” The performance is a collection of 7 one act comedies that is directed by Pat Tomsovic and boasts a large cast of 22 local men and women for the skits.

April marks the opening of spring turkey hunting season in Wyoming.