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VOA Gives Update to Jo Co Commission

News – Sheridan Media Volunteers of America of the Northern Rockies (VOA) recently came before the Johnson County Commission to give the latest quarterly update on their services and how it is working in the community. Essie McCall, Vice-President of Outpatient Services for VOA, said the Buffalo/Johnson County office had served 79 clients this quarter,

April 29, 2025

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BPD Chief Praises Dispatchers During Celebration Week

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his recent report to the city council, wanted to talk about the dispatchers at the criminal justice center during the week set aside for their celebration. He gave more details on National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which was April 13-19. Bissett said the dispatch team …

April 29, 2025

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Landowners Asked to be Alert for Grasshoppers

News – Sheridan Media Grasshopper season is coming up quickly! Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District, (SCWP) is asking landowners to be on the lookout for grasshopper densities in Sheridan County. According to Jane Sylvestre Program Support Specialist, SCWP personnel have already seen some emergence of native species. The most damaging pest

April 29, 2025

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G&F Commission Completes Season Setting, Approves Several Regulation Changes

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission met in Casper April 21-22 to review season-setting and regulation changes for final discussion and voted for approval. This follows an almost year-round process of field managers collecting stakeholder input, surveying wildlife populations, holding public meetings and accepting written comments.

April 29, 2025

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2025 Pavement Maintenance Project

News – Sheridan Media Details of a major pavement maintenance project in the North Heights area of Sheridan were presented by City Engineer Thomas Morneau at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council study session. This year’s pavement maintenance project is the second phase of the work in the North Heights area. City Engineer Thomas Morneau Staff …

April 29, 2025

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Wyoming Community Foundation Open Chess Tournament

News – Sheridan Media A chess tournament in Sheridan will host players of all skill levels May 2-4. Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Wyoming Community Foundation Open Chess Tournament The Wyoming Community Foundation Open Chess Tournament in Sheridan will welcome three chess grandmasters, three national masters, three life masters, and state

April 29, 2025

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Flood Watch Issued For Sheridan County And Big Horn Mountains – Monday, April 28, 2025

News – Sheridan Media The current snowmelt combined with a weather system in the area is creating some flooding concerns. The National Weather Service in Billings, MT has issued a flood watch for Sheridan County in Wyoming, the Southern portion of the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana and the Big Horn Mountains in both states. …

April 28, 2025

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Many Birds Seen at Ucross Bird Walk

News – Sheridan Media A sunny, slightly windy day greeted the nearly 60 guests who turned out at the Ucross Foundation to attend the Bighorn Audubon Society guided bird walk on Saturday, April 26. The event offered a special opportunity to witness spring migration and explore the diverse ecosystems of the Ucross Ranch, one of …

April 28, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves Certified Staff Positions for ‘25-26

News – Sheridan Media As part of their Consent Agenda during their recent meeting, the Johnson County School Board approved the renewal of certified staff positions for the coming 2025-26 school year. According to edsource.org, certified positions with a school district include employees who are required by the state to hold some type of teaching …

April 28, 2025

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SCWP to Hold Meetings Concerning Leafy Spurge

News – Sheridan Media Recently, the Sheridan County Weed and Pest Control District (SCWP) announced two upcoming leafy spurge meetings. The first is in Clearmont at the Clearmont Fire Hall on Tuesday, April 29th at 1:00 p.m. The second is in Sheridan at the UW Research and Extension Center at 1090 Dome Loop in Sheridan on Wednesday, May …

April 28, 2025

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