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Sheridan Commission Approves Quarry Permit Extension

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a request for a Temporary Permit Extension for the Unified Taylor Quarry, owned by Taylor Investments, LLC. County Planner Mark Reid gave more details. Reid said the Public Works Staff recommended approval of the extension beginning on June 2, 2025 and terminating on the date the BOCC

May 22, 2025

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SPD take part in “Click It or Ticket”

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Public Pulse to talk on seat belt use in the City.  The Sheridan Police Department is participating in the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This campaign is a nationwide effort by the National Highway Traffic Safety …

May 22, 2025

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US Highway 14A To Open For Summer 2025 Traveling Season

News – Sheridan Media One of Wyoming’s popular mountain passes will be opening for the season in time for Memorial Day travels. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will open U.S. 14A by noon on Thursday, May 22, weather permitting. Highway maintenance crews from Lovell and Burgess Junction have been clearing the highway of winter snow …

May 22, 2025

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Jo Co Commission OK’s Amendment to Treatment Court Funding Contract

News – Sheridan Media An amended contract between Johnson County and the Wyoming Judicial Branch was discussed by the commission and County Attorney Tucker Ruby, who gave them details on the amendment. According to courts.state.wy.us, the Wyoming Legislature provides funding for treatment courts under the Court Supervised Treatment Programs Act. These

May 22, 2025

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Buffalo Council Passes Budget Ordinance on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council has voted to approve their annual appropriation bill, or budget, for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This year’s budget, which could possibly be amended before it is passed, is set at just under $13 million, which is less than the council originally agreed to in their budget meetings, according …

May 22, 2025

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Buffalo Mayor invites Sheridan residents to visit Buffalo Municipal Pool 

News – Sheridan Media Mayor of Buffalo Shane Schrader called into Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse inviting Sheridan residents to take a dip in Buffalo’s Municipal Pool as the Kendrick Pool undergoes much needed improvements.  In the heart of the City of Buffalo is Washington Park and in the center is the Buffalo Municipal Pool. One …

May 22, 2025

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SCLT Volunteer Fence Pull at BGNA May 31

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust Director of Conservation John Graves and the Bighorn Fence Initiative is inviting the community to join them as they complete the first phase of a wildlife friendly-fencing project to make the SCLT Big Goose Natural Area more friendly for wildlife, such as mule deer and white-tailed deer, …

May 22, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes TA Ranch

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member TA Ranch with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Thursday, May 15, 2025. Located at 28623 Old Highway 87 outside of Buffalo, the ranch is the site of the 1892 Johnson County War and is a Smithsonian Institute National Landmark. The TA Ranch has …

May 22, 2025

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Bighorn National Forest Personal Firewood Permits Available Online

News – Sheridan Media Bighorn National Forest firewood permits are available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system, eliminating the need to travel to a Forest Service office. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Bighorn National Forest Personal Firewood Permits Available Online Bighorn Forest Supervisor Andrew Johnson said the

May 22, 2025

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Sheridan County’s Portion of Red Grade Road Fully Open to Wheeled Vehicles

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that Sheridan County’s portion of Red Grade Road is now fully open to wheeled vehicles. That portion of Red Grade Road is from the snowmobile turnouts west to the intersection of Dome Lake Road and Red Grade Road. In April, Sheridan County Road and …

May 22, 2025

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