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Game and Fish seek public comments regarding regulations

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has opened a comment period to gather public input on the following regulations: Chapter 44 — Regulation for Issuance of Licenses, Permits, Stamps, Tags, Preference Points and Competitive Raffle Chances. Chapter 60 — Regulation Governing Greater Sage Grouse Raised on Private Game Bird Farms. Game and Fish is hosting

August 26, 2022

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Governor Gordon’s Education Initiative Prepares Recommendations for Review

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s education initiative has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy recommendations. Building on the momentum of a statewide survey that garnered in excess of 7,000 responses, the Governor’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group hosted 17

August 26, 2022

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Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Strangulation Charge

A 29-year-old Sheridan man changed his plea on a felony charge at a hearing Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Jake Kolden pleaded no contest to the charge of strangulation of a household member, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to 10,000. The change …

August 26, 2022

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MT Supreme Court Rules BIA Is Accountable In Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Sex Incident

A Northern Cheyenne tribal woman is being praised by attorneys for pursuing a case against a BIA officer, and proving that those living on the reservation have the same rights as those who don’t. Montana’s highest court has ruled that the U.S. Bureau Of Indian Affairs can be held responsible for damages awarded to a …

August 26, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Passes Annual Statement Resolution

At their last regular meeting the Sheridan County Commission approved and accepted Resolution No. 22-08-031, the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Statement. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained the annual statement and its importance. According to the Resolution, the county’s actual income during FY2022 was $33.8 million versus a budgeted

August 25, 2022

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Works Department Reports on Buffalo City Projects

Buffalo City Works Director Les Hook updated the council on projects his department has been working on and a few that will beging next week. Hook said crews have been painting crosswalks in preparation of school starting, which began this week. Hook was asked how the paving on Flatiron drive was progressing, and he and …

August 25, 2022

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Trial Date Set for Sheridan Man Charged With Aggravated Assault and Battery

A Sheridan man who is charged with a felony was arraigned in Fourth Judicial District Court Thursday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Trial Date Set On July 18, 25-year-old Turner Taylor was charged with one count of aggravated assault and battery for an altercation that took place at a business in Sheridan on …

August 25, 2022

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The Tributary Symposium for the Arts

SAGE Community Arts will hold The Tributary Symposium for the Arts in October.  This event is developed for the art creator and enthusiast alike, according to SAGE Executive Director Jill Benson.  Hosted at the historic Sheridan Inn Hotel, the day will include talks and presentations from experts gallery management, contract negotiations and techniques

August 25, 2022

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SO asks public to keep a heads-up around school buses

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Devereaux Johnson and Detective Boot Hill, told listeners with the beginning of the school year, buses will be out picking children up and returning them home.  Hill is the former School Resource Officer for the Sheriff’s Office before receiving a

August 25, 2022

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TW Fire 100% Contained, Controlled, Out As of Thursday

The TW Fire southeast of Buffalo is 100% contained, controlled, and out as of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, according to Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Marilyn Connolly. The report came from TW Fire Type4 Incident Commander Brad Borgialli with Johnson County Fire Control District #1. The fire was at 95% containment as of the end …

August 25, 2022

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