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Barrasso Honors Military Appreciation Month

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Senate Majority Whip, spoke on the Senate Floor Tuesday to honor Wyoming troops during Military Appreciation Month. Senator Barrasso said Military Appreciation Month is a time to renew our commitment to those who defend our freedom – past, present, and future, and most importantly, it is …

May 7, 2025

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Buffalo Council Adopts Comprehensive Plan

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council, at their regular meeting Tuesday evening, voted to adopt their new Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Shane Schrader explained the need for the plan. According to the City of Buffalo website, “a comprehensive plan is a tool for guiding the future development, growth, and overall well-being of a city. It …

May 7, 2025

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Jo Co Commission OK’s City/County Cleanup Days, Awards Scholarships

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners discussed and then approved the annual City/County Cleanup days for 2025. Commissioner Bill Novotny gave the details at their Tuesday meeting. The commissioners also awarded their scholarships to 2025 graduatinfg seniors from Buffalo and Kaycee. The scholarships are for $1,000 per semester to be used

May 7, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Approves Rezone Request

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners, during their regular meeting Tuesday, approved a rezone request for a property in the Downer Addition to change from C-2 Commercial to UR Urban Residential. According to County Planner Mark Reid, WY Off Market Properties, LLC applied for the rezone and gave more details. Commissioner Holly Jennings

May 7, 2025

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Wyoming Driver Licenses, ID Cards are REAL ID Compliant

News – Sheridan Media The Transportation Safety Administration announced on its website that starting today, May 7, 2025, a state-issued driver’s license or ID that is not REAL ID compliant will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification at airports. The Wyoming Department of Transportation issued a reminder to Wyoming residents and

May 7, 2025

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Keystone Awards – May 8

News – Sheridan Media The 11th Annual Keystone Awards – honoring individuals who have made an impact in Sheridan County will take place on Thursday, May 8.  Presented by the Hub on Smith, the Keystone Awards includes unique entertainment, formal awards presentations, and catering while honoring residents of the Sheridan Region who have volunteered for

May 6, 2025

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2025 Clearmont Spring Shop Hop

News – Sheridan Media The annual Clearmont 14/16 Spring Shop Hop was held on Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3 at various locations around Clearmont. New for this spring shop hop was a Children’s Mother Day Gift workshop held by Olivia Kirkey. She explained what the youngsters are making this year. She said she …

May 6, 2025

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Champion Kane Funeral Home Memorial Day event to honor local service members with ceremony 

News – Sheridan Media Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sergeant Rebecca Bridger-Dahmke of the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 67th Army Band, invited …

May 6, 2025

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WDH warns of tick season 

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding Wyoming residents to take simple steps to protect themselves, loved ones and pets from ticks when heading outdoors this spring. In a new release, Courtney Tillman, a surveillance epidemiologist with the department, said past records show people typically start seeking medical help due to

May 6, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Gets Facilities Update

News – Sheridan Media At their recent meeting, the Johnson County School Board was given an update on the district’s facilities by Director John Zink. One question presented by the board was centered on new shot clocks for district schools, and Zink gave more details. Additionally, the district will be replacing scoreboards at the Kaycee …

May 6, 2025

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