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Sheridan Commission Adds to Fair Board, Makes Appointments

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to add members to the Sheridan County Fair Association Board and then made appointments to it. Commissioner Nick Siddle asked for the board to be expanded. The commission then appointed Patrick Howard and Liz Kincaid to three-year terms to serve from January, 2026 through January, 2029.

December 19, 2025

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Merry Tuba Christmas 2025 To Take Place In Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media For those who celebrate the Christmas Holiday, some musicians would like to wish everyone a Merry “Tuba” Christmas. This will be the 26th year of the Merry Tuba Christmas performance in Sheridan, and it includes baritones and euphoniums. The event has been going on nationwide since 1974, when Harvey Phillips, a …

December 19, 2025

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Sheridan Community Foundation Awards Second Year Of Grants

News – Sheridan Media About 28 Sheridan County non-profit organizations recently received a grant from one of the county’s newest public charity groups, in time for the holidays. The Sheridan Community Foundation awarded its second round of grants, totaling more than $157-thousand, as part of its efforts to build partnerships and its community fund, to

December 19, 2025

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Christmas Music in the Air at A/C School

News – Sheridan Media There was Christmas music in the air on Tuesday, December 16 in Clearmont. The Arvada-Clearmont School’s music department held their annual Christmas music concert and community supper. Music teacher Kirsten Johnson and several students welcomed the crowd to the event. The first half of the program featured the Clearmont Elementary

December 18, 2025

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Wreaths Across America

News – Sheridan Media Wreaths Across America held their annual ceremony in Sheridan Municipal Cemetary on Saturday December 13.  This is the last year for Sheridan organizer Michelle Parker. You can see the featured photo gallery from a cold and windy day held to honor veterans here.

December 18, 2025

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SPD Chief: Traffic Stops are Crime Prevention

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to dispel some misconceptions about law enforcement and the SPD. Chief Koltiska said officers are assigned data driven high visibility enforcement along with their caseloads, targeting unsafe driving as an

December 18, 2025

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Mayor Looking Forward to Completion of Buffalo Wells Project

News – Sheridan Media City of Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader said he is looking forward to the water quality test results as the Buffalo Wells and Transmission System Project nears completion. Buffalo’s water is primarily taken from Tie Hack Reservoir, but should an event take place that contaminated the water in the reservoir – such …

December 18, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Approves Amended Contract for Juvenile Services

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have considered a contract amendment between the county and the Wyoming Department of Family Services, as discussed by Chairman Bill Novotny and Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago. According to discussion, the amendment requires more reporting to the state by the county but awards an additional

December 18, 2025

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UW to Host Wyoming Open Science Data Summit Jan. 13-14

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming will host the Wyoming Open Science Data Summit bringing together researchers, educators, data professionals and policymakers to advance an open, collaborative and artificial intelligence ready future for the Cowboy State.  The summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

December 18, 2025

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Buffalo Council Renews City’s Insurance Policy

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council has approved renewing the city’s insurance policy for 2026. Trevor Moon, with North Wyoming Insurance, spoke to the council, giving details on the policies and explaining the increase in premiums for the city. The policy amount for 2026 will be just under $112,000 which is a 4% increase …

December 18, 2025

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