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Change of Plea

News – Sheridan Media A change of plea hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in Fourth Judicial District Court for a man charged with sexual assault. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea Pursuant the terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, 24-year-old Hunter Weiss pleaded guilty to one count of …

August 13, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Accepts Funding for Special Olympics Position

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has voted to accept funding for a Special Olympics coach position for the local program. JCSD1 Superintendent Charles Auzqui requested the matter be added to the board’s agenda for discussion. Auzqui further explained that the funding is from the federal government through an application process the

August 13, 2025

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Back to School at SCSD#3

News – Sheridan Media Monday, August 18 is back-to-school at SCSD#3. Superintendent Chase Christensen said they have staff back starting Tuesday, “We’re super excited about continuing the hard work that we have started over the last couple of years, there is not a whole lot new.” He said the teachers are continuing to refine their …

August 12, 2025

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Some season dates change in southeast Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media For hunters who travel the Cowboy State, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding hunters of later season dates for several deer hunt areas in southeast Wyoming — a change made after multiple years of public feedback during the season-setting process. This year, general license season dates for Deer Hunt …

August 12, 2025

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Red Coats on a Mission: Chamber Ambassadors Connect Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media No need to alert Paul Revere — these are red coats you want to see coming. Sheridan has a group of dedicated volunteers who act as ambassadors and community connectors for not only the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, but also the businesses and community they represent. Often seen at ribbon …

August 12, 2025

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BPD Chief Reports Stolen Tractor-Trailer Recovered

News – Sheridan Media During his recent report to the Buffalo City Council, Police Chief Sean Bissett said a stolen tractor-trailer had been located and the subject taken into custody by a number of law enforcement agencies, including the BPD. He gave details on the incident. He also reported that the events that happened during …

August 12, 2025

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State Fair Foundation Financially Supports Wyoming State Fair

News – Sheridan Media The State Fair Foundation has been in existence for one short year, but in that time has provided nearly $200,000 in projects to support the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. Rindy West, Foundation Director, was a recent guest on our talk show Public Pulse, to talk about the organization and an …

August 12, 2025

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Road & Bridge Gives Update on Lake DeSmet North End Access

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer gave the latest information on where the county’s portion of the Lake DeSmet North End Access is at, and where it goes from here. He said his crews have been busy prepping the access area. Pehringer said there is a lot going on …

August 12, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Little Horn State Bank

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Little Horn State Bank with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Friday, August 8, 2025.  Little Horn State Bank is a community bank dedicated to building your vision. Patrick Schilling is senior vice president, and Ryan Sears is vice president. For more information, visit

August 12, 2025

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Search For Grant Gardner Continues In Bighorn Mountains

News – Sheridan Media The search for a missing Minnesota man who climbed Cloud Peak in the Bighorn Mountains continues. Grant Gardner last made contact with his wife on July 29th and hasn’t been heard from since. The Bighorn County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office says the command trailer at the West Ten Sleep Trailhead is temporarily …

August 12, 2025

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