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Prison Sentence Handed Down for Man Charged with Property Destruction

News – Sheridan Media An 18-year-old man will be serving prison time for felony property destruction and defacement. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Prison Sentence Handed Down for Man Charged with Property Destruction A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for 18-year-old Kolby Petersen. In

June 13, 2025

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Crow Blessing Highlights Museum at the Bighorns New Site Preview

News – Sheridan Media A large crowd joined museum staff, board and volunteers at the preview of the Museum at the Bighorns Phase 1 of their relocation/ expansion project on Tuesday, June 10, before opening to the public on Thursday, June 12th. The event included a silent auction fundraiser, a slide show about the planned …

June 12, 2025

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“Look twice, save a life”

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen Public Pulse and spoke on motorcycle safety.  The Highway Patrol Captain asked the motoring public to take a moment and look one more time before merging, accelerating or turning to ensure a motorcycle isn’t alongside the vehicle.  Capt. E. Jorgensen  According to the National

June 12, 2025

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Artists discuss Sheridan’s newest art installation

News – Sheridan Media SAGE Executive Director Jill Benson, Sheridan artist Joel Ostlind and Buffalo based artist Lisa Norman made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to speak on the art installation to be installed and unveiled on the Woolworth Building.  Conceptualized by Ostlind, the art installation painted in collaboration by Norman is

June 12, 2025

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Game and Fish invite families to Kids Fishing Day

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish Department Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Reed Moore made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to invite the community to Kids Fishing Day. R. Moore  Personnel will be available to answer questions pertaining to the fishing day or to fish related questions children and adults may have …

June 12, 2025

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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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