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City of Sheridan 2024 Audit Review

News – Sheridan Media The 2024 Audit Review for the City of Sheridan was presented to the Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger at the Council’s business meeting Monday night. City Treasurer Darla Hawkins said that the important takeaway from the audit review is that the City is improving and their core financial functions …

May 6, 2025

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Jo Co P&Z to Review Minor Subdivisions, Lake DeSmet PUD

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission, at their meeting this Tuesday, will work through a number of items on their agenda. They will consider the HTZ Culp Minor Subdivision Final Plat review; the Lake Stop Minor Subdivision Sketch Plan; the North Shore PUD, Phase III Preliminary Plat review; and consider …

May 5, 2025

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Sheridan County Man Rescued After Tractor Accident

News – Sheridan Media Emergency services across Sheridan County responded Saturday (May 3rd), to a report of a man trapped beneath his tractor in a rural area near Ranchester. The incident prompted a coordinated response by Ranchester Fire Department, Dayton Fire, Sheridan Fire-Rescue, Wyoming Regional EMS, and Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office.

May 5, 2025

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Move-in to New JCHC Clinic Area Pushed Back For Modifications

News – Sheridan Media In her recent report to the hospital board, Johnson County Healthcare Center Clinic Director Heidi Huntley said the move into the new clinic area has been pushed back so modifications can be done in that area. She explained further. According to CEO Luke Senden, the architect, Plan One, will be on-site …

May 5, 2025

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Sheridan Commission to Appoint Appraisers, Viewers at Tuesday Meeting

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners, at their meeting Tuesday, will consider the appointment of appraisers in the establishment of Penrose County Road. Also on the agenda is consideration of the appointment of Ken Muller as Viewer in the vacation of a portion of 15th Street in the Downer Addition; viewer in the vacation …

May 5, 2025

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Audit Review and Pool Update on Council’s Agenda

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council will work with a light agenda at their business meeting Monday night. The Council will be receiving the 2024 audit review and an update on Kendrick Pool from Project Manager David Ford. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger The Council will also be considering the …

May 4, 2025

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History: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Began This Month in 1883

News – Sheridan Media In May of 1883, W.F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, puts on his first Wild West show. Included in the show were cowboys, Indians, and wild animals like elk and buffalo. The show became a legend in its time and spawned any other “Wild West Shows” and rodeos throughout the years. The Weekly …

May 4, 2025

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Steve Hanson Honored as SCSD#1 Teacher of the Year

News – Sheridan Media On Friday, May 2, School District #1 announced Tongue River High School History Teacher and Coach Steve Hanson as Teacher of the Year at their teacher appreciation day at Big Horn High School. Tongue River High School Principal Wade Sanford had this to say about Hanson, Hanson talked about receiving the …

May 4, 2025

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Public comment open for Wyoming State Wildlife Action Plan revisions

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has initiated the revision process for Wyoming’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP), which is updated every 10 years.  The Department is currently soliciting public input on how the 2017 SWAP has been utilized, which will help inform the 2027 revision. Public comment will be accepted …

May 3, 2025

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Life presentation and dedication ceremony for a Sheridan artist cowboy

News – Sheridan Media Elling William (Bill) Gollings was a cowboy and a western artist who lived in Sheridan from 1909 – 1932. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Museum at the Bighorns Executive Director Carrie Edinger announced two upcoming events that will honor the cowboy who loved to create art.  Edinger said Gollings …

May 3, 2025

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