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Hunters Asked to Help With Brucellosis Surveillance in Elk

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt said several elk hunt areas in northeast Wyoming have been selected for brucellosis sampling this fall. Brucellosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Brucella abortus. Elk, bison and domestic cattle are susceptible to infection, which can cause animals

October 11, 2025

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Community Connect

News – Sheridan Media A new partnership between Sheridan Fire-Rescue and Community Connect was announced by Sheridan Fire Marshal George Neeson at the recent Sheridan City Council business meeting. Neeson explains just what Community Connect is and how it will benefit residents and business owners. Sheridan Fire Marshal George Neeson All of the data that

October 11, 2025

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Fire Prevention Week Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

News – Sheridan Media National Fire Prevention Week runs through Saturday and this year’s theme is addressing lithium-ion battery risks and ways to minimize them. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Fire Prevention Week Highlights Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Most of the electronics in our homes are powered by lithium-ion batteries. If lithium-ion

October 10, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Buffalo Storage

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Buffalo Storage, in partnership with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, during an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. Buffalo Storage is Buffalo’s only 24/7 secure storage facility. It is located at 56 TW Road in Buffalo and owned by Reese Oetken. …

October 10, 2025

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Sheridan’s NAMI Chapter Helps Residents Find Connection and Hope

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is continuing its mission to provide free mental health support, education and advocacy for the community, ensuring help and connection are never out of reach. Every service, group and workshop the organization offers is open to the public at no cost, …

October 10, 2025

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Three Men Charged in Poaching Case Near Hardin

News – Sheridan Media Three Big Horn County men were recently charged in Montana’s 22nd Judicial District Court by a designated special prosecutor for unlawfully killing several bull elk and one mule deer buck in the Sarpy Creek area near Hardin between 2022 and 2023.  According to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, the investigation …

October 10, 2025

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SCLT Opens Experimental Off-Leash Dog Area at Big Goose Natural Area

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced an experimental off-leash dog area at the Big Goose Natural Area, expanding recreational opportunities for local dog owners while promoting responsible trail use and wildlife stewardship. The new off-leash area is located inside the Big Goose Natural Area, just east of the SCLT office.

October 10, 2025

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WYDOT Update on Buffalo Main Street Project for October 10

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) issued the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street Project for Friday, October 10. On North Main Street from Fort Street to Hart Street, paving is complete. Striping will be completed this week, weather permitting. Motorists are asked to stay well behind the nurse truck …

October 10, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Landlord’s Consent to Assignment at Airport

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a Landlord’s Consent to Assignment between Bighorn Airways, Inc. and First Bank of Wyoming. Airport Manager Robert Gill explained the need for the agreement. Gill then requested the commission approve the Consent to Assignment, which they did by unanimous vote.

October 10, 2025

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Engineer Gives Update on Buffalo Wells Project

News – Sheridan Media Jeff Barron, with WWC Engineering, the project engineer on the Buffalo Wells Project, gave an update to the Buffalo City Council on the status of the project as of this week. Barron reported there was a delay in the project when the electrical sub-contractor reached out to the State Fire Marshal, …

October 10, 2025

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