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WYDOT Buffalo Main Street Update

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street Construction project. Paving of the curb and gutter at the Main Street/Fort Street intersection was scheduled to begin this week with the signal being turned off and three-way stop signs in place. Motorists should expect lane …

June 12, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Renatus Exteriors

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Renatus Exteriors with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Friday, April 25, 2025. Renatus Exteriors is a general contractor that builds homes/custom homes, roofing, siding, downspouts and windows. Jeremy and Jamey Nehring are the owners of the business, which is located at

June 12, 2025

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Buffalo PD Makes Arrest in Case Concerning a Juvenile

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett recently reported to the city council that an investigation had been conducted in a case involving an adult and a juvenile brought to their attention by parents. He gave more details. During April, Bissett said there were 2,335 calls into dispatch, with officers responding to 627, …

June 12, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Considers 1% GPET Fund Requests

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners discussed the 1% General Purpose Excise Tax (GPET) funding requests for 2025. County Administrative Director Cameron Duff gave details and instructions to the commission about the GPET Funding process. At the end of the discussions, Duff suggested keeping the unallocated funds as a contingency fund.

June 12, 2025

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BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Wyoming Generates Over $9 Million in Revenue

News – Sheridan Media The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office leased 22 parcels totaling 29,892 acres for $1,4,26,421 in total receipts during an additional oil and gas lease sale. These parcels did not sell during previous 2023 and 2024 lease sales and were offered in addition to the quarterly lease sale held Monday. The combined …

June 12, 2025

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Repeal of Gun Free Zones

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Legislature, during their general session earlier this year, approved House Bill 172, “Repeal of Gun Free Zones and Preemption Amendments.” In late February, Governor Mark Gordon allowed the bill to go into law without his signature. At the recent Sheridan City Council study session, Sheridan Police Chief Travis

June 12, 2025

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SCSD#2 Board Discusses Several Topics

News – Sheridan Media At the June 9 SCSD#2 Board Meeting, Troy Decker introduced Shayley Cooper, who gave an update on the Fifth Street Greenhouse. In his introduction, Decker used the letters of Shayley to describe Cooper, saying she was self-motivated, hardworking, accomplished, youthful, learning, educator, and yay, for the fact that SCSD#2 has Cooper.

June 11, 2025

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Sheridan’s Kamari Barth: first to represent Wyoming in prestigious chess invitational 

News – Sheridan Media Susan Polgar is an American Chess Grandmaster and a four time World Champion of the game. She founded The Susan Polgar Foundation to promote chess, with all its educational, social, and competitive benefits throughout the United States, for young people of all ages, especially girls. Sheridan Chess Association members Dan Casey,

June 11, 2025

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WHP Captain asks public to use caution as they begin to utilize the Bighorn Mountains

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to speak on road conditions in the Bighorn Mountains.  The Captain told listeners the paved roads are clear, although he does ask the public to leave for their destination with time to spare as campers and large …

June 11, 2025

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Wyoming Wildlife Calendar Photo Contest closes June 16

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish is advising the public that June 16, is the last day to submit your best wildlife photographs from the Cowboy State to Wyoming Wildlife magazine’s Calendar Photo Contest. Photographers of all skill levels have a chance for their images to be featured in the magazine’s 2026 …

June 11, 2025

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