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CWD detected in a new Wyoming hunt area

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has reported the confirmed presence of chronic wasting disease for the first time in Elk Hunt Area 61 in the Cody Region. According to Game and Fish, the presence was confirmed in a deceased cow elk found in the hunt area. Elk Hunt Area 61 …

October 23, 2025

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UW Family Medicine Residents Save Rodeo Cowboy’s Life

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Cheyenne trains doctors for rural practice, including sports and rodeo medicine. That training proved lifesaving this summer at Cheyenne Frontier Days. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, University of Wyoming Director of Internal Communications Chad

October 23, 2025

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Day of the Dead Celebration Nov. 1

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Library System Director Amy Long and Youth Services Manager Zola Shockley appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to announce the library’s upcoming Day of the Dead celebration. In partnership with the WYO Theater, Downtown Sheridan Association, Little Goose Enrichment, and the Sheridan County Library System,

October 23, 2025

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Engineer: ‘Light at the End of the Tunnel’ on Buffalo Main Street Project

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council was given some good news on the Buffalo Main Street project by Project Engineer Brent Bennett with Nelson Engineering. He said the end of the project is near. Bennett said that after a long construction process, it is nearing the end, and that is good news.

October 23, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Hangar Lease

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered the approval of an airport hangar lease, as recomme3nded by Airport Manager Robert Gill. According to the Memo from Gill to the commission, “all three submissions represent high-level, qualified, aeronautically focused businesses that would contribute positively to the Sheridan County

October 23, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Continues Discussion on Radio Tower

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners continued the discussion on the possibility of allowing a radio broadcasting company to erect a tower on county-controlled land. Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago said he had not been able to look into the matter since their last meeting. Commissioner Bill Novotny explained why Crago needs to check

October 23, 2025

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Fall Pumpkin Festival Cancelled Due to Lack of Sponsors

News – Sheridan Media The annual fall pumpkin festival hosted by the City of Sheridan will not be happening this year. City Administrator Stu McRae made the announcement during this week’s Sheridan City Council business meeting and explained that the decision to cancel this year’s pumpkin festival came after a meeting with City Utilities Director

October 23, 2025

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WY DCI Investigating Explosives Scare At Capitol Building

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an investigation into a suspicious object discovered on Tuesday morning, October 21st, outside the State Capitol.  Initially described as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), the object prompted the evacuation of the Capitol building at approximately 9:45 am after

October 23, 2025

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Link Walk And Event Helps Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan was in the pink this past weekend, to raise awareness about something that affects 1 out of every 8 women. The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation held its annual “Link” walk and run event this past Saturday at both Whitney and Kendrick Parks, to raise awareness about breast cancer and raise …

October 22, 2025

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Clearmont Welcomes New Town Clerk

News – Sheridan Media Clearmont recently welcomed the new town clerk, Shelby Fenneman. Fenneman is a graduate of Clearmont High School and Casper College. Fennema started her job with the Town of Clearmont on Sept 12. She replaces Kirstie Auzqui, who had worked as town clerk since October of 2023. Mayor Chris Schock added, Shock …

October 22, 2025

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