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UW to Showcase New Agricultural Research at Sheridan Field Day July 1

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming will host a free educational field day Tuesday, July 1, at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center at 1090 Dome Loop in Sheridan.  Registration begins at 8:00 am at 1090 Dome Loop in Sheridan and field tours begin at 8:30 am  Lunch, which is free for field …

June 24, 2025

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Renewal Contract

News – Sheridan Media A contract renewal was an item of discussion at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council Study Session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Renewal Contract Details of a  renewal contract with Judge Kevin Kessner to continue to serve as the Municipal Court Alternate Judge for the City of Sheridan were presented …

June 24, 2025

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History: The Story of Hugh Glass

News – Sheridan Media One of the most monumental stories of survival in the Mountain Man Era in the Rocky Mountains was the story of Hugh Glass, which happened in what is now Northern South Dakota. Glass was a trapper and hunter with the William Henry Ashley 1823 expedition. Glass was attacked by a grizzly …

June 23, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Tables Decision on Penrose County Road

News – Sheridan Media A decision to consider the Appraiser’s Report for the establishment of Penrose County Road was tabled by the Sheridan County Commission. Commissioner Christie Haswell explained her motion to table the decision. According to the Appraisers’ Report, they “considered key physical and environmental factors including the existing

June 23, 2025

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Relive the Old West: Take a Wagon Ride with Moon Hitch

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo is known for its old west flavor. There is the Occidental, a historic hotel, the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum, with area history, and statues commemorating the Indian Wars and the Johnson County Range War. Adding to the old west feel is the new Moon Hitch Wagon Rides, a horse drawn …

June 23, 2025

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Liquor License Approved for New Owners of Buffalo Theater

News – Sheridan Media A Restaurant Liquor License application was recently considered by the Buffalo City Council. The license applicant, Steve, Stevens and Stevens, LLC d/b/a The Buffalo Theater, spoke at the Public Hearing during a recent council meeting. Co-owners James and Sara Stevens described how they will be running the theater. After some

June 23, 2025

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Johnson County, Clear Creek Irrigation Reach Leiter Ditch Agreement

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County and the Clear Creek Irrigation District have reached an agreement concerning the Leiter Ditch, which is another step toward completion of the North Lake DeSmet Access Point, according to Commissioner Bill Novotny and County Attorney Tucker Ruby. They gave more details on the issue. The commission reviewed tentative

June 23, 2025

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Operating Agreement

News – Sheridan Media City of Sheridan officials recently renewed an agreement with the Sheridan Recreation District.  Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Operating Agreement The Sheridan Recreation District was established in 1974 and historically, the City and Rec. District have entered into multiple contracts and extensions regarding the

June 22, 2025

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Clearmont Historical Group Receives Grant

News – Sheridan Media On Monday, June 16, the Clearmont Historical Group held their Clearmont meeting at Robert Prusak Ranch near Ulm. A carry-in lunch preceded the meeting. Prusak reported that Clearmont Historical Center received a Flagship Grant through the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program. Chairman Robert Prusak gave the board an update

June 21, 2025

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Sheridan Region to host public meeting to discuss Chapter 52 proposed regulation changes

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting the public they will host a public meeting in Sheridan on June 30, to gather input and answer questions regarding the proposed changes to Chapter 52, Take of Nongame Wildlife from Within Wyoming. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, …

June 21, 2025

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