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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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Sentencing Hearing Held for Man Charged With Felony Theft

News – Sheridan Media A man who pleaded guilty to a felony theft in February was sentenced for the crime Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sentencing Hearing Held for Man Charged With Felony Theft District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted the terms of the plea agreement reached …

May 3, 2025

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Food Group Announces New Executive Director

News – Sheridan Media The Food Group in Sheridan announced Friday that Oaklee Gilliland is the new Executive Director of the organization. Gilliland said that she’s excited for the opportunity. Oaklee Gilliland Gilliland will officially begin her duties on June 2. A media release from The Food Group states that Gilliland is a nonprofit leader …

May 3, 2025

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SCA tournament May 2-4

News – Sheridan Media The mission of the Sheridan Chess Association is to promote education, events, and general interest in chess and to encourage the growth and development of critical thinking in young minds and to empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess. SCA members Rebecca Marquez and Brian Kuehl made an appearance

May 2, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves Procurement Requests

News – Sheridan Media At their recent meeting, the Johnson County School Board, as part of their Consent Agenda, approved the procurement requests from administration. Included were two bell and intercom systems; repairs to a school boiler system; the purchase of chromebooks; shot clocks for the district; the refinish of a gym floor and an …

May 2, 2025

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WYO PLAY to present “Close Call” story slam

News – Sheridan Media WYO PLAY knows that good story will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether the story takes you on an adventure or illustrates the internal conflict of a well-drawn character, a good storyteller knows that it is important for the audience to understand what is at stake. WYO PLAY …

May 2, 2025

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JCHC Board OK’s AHCC Rate Increase

News – Sheridan Media During their regular meeting Wednesday night, the Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center discussed and then approved a rate increase for the Amie Holt Care Center. Chief Financial Officer Shelli Shelton gave more details on the requested increase. The board approved a 5% increase in the rate for …

May 2, 2025

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WYDOT Reports Few Changes on Buffalo Main Street Project

News – Sheridan Media In a release issued Thursday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) said there are no significant changes on the Buffalo Main Street project this week, mainly due to weather, although there were some items they wanted to share with the public. The traffic signal at Fort Street was turned back on …

May 2, 2025

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SC YMCA seeking male camp counselors

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday told Sheridan Media, the Y is looking for active, fun-loving male camp counselors. Last year, the Sheridan County YMCA was short on female camp counselors before the beginning of the camp season. Cassiday reached out and Sheridan County answered the call. This year, the …

May 2, 2025

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