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Jo Co Commission Consents to Irrigation Change on Sand Creek Ditch

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A request from a downstream water user on Sand Creek Ditch to change the way they irrigate has been approved by the Johnson County Commission. Chairman Bill Novotny gave more details at the commission’s last meeting. County Planner Jim Waller explained that the petitioning landowners want to move their

January 15, 2025

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Sheridan College CDL Simulator to be Housed at BHS

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Johnson County School Board was updated on the Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) class provided by Sheridan College, and the simulator that will be housed at Buffalo High School. District Transportation Director Bill McKenzie said the principal at BHS has been working with Sheridan College to help bring

January 15, 2025

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Uprising Ball of the Wild Seas

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In its third year, the Uprising Ball of the Wild is going under the sea. In 2010, by presidential proclamation, President Barack Obama declared January “National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and every year since, each president has followed this tradition. The month gives the nation

January 15, 2025

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WG&F alerting public of upcoming Hunter Education Courses

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish are informing the public of multiple hunter education classes that will be offered in Moorcroft, Wright, Sheridan and Gillette in coming weeks. To see specific details about each class and to reserve a seat, visit wgfd.wyo.gov and click on the ‘education and camps’ link at

January 15, 2025

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SPD leadership speak on use of force

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the use of force by officers in the SPD.  Captain Ringley said use of force is defined as conduct on the part of a police officer designed to assist the …

January 15, 2025

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Governor Gordon Delivers State of the State Address During Joint Session of the Legislature

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Governor Mark Gordon delivered his State of the State address Wednesday in the House Chambers during a joint session of the 68th Wyoming Legislature. Gordon said that Wyoming remains strong and vibrant and despite certain concerns, the state’s future is very bright. Governor Mark gordon Gordon said his

January 15, 2025

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RAISE Grant Application

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The planning and development stages for the West Corridor project began as early as 1965. According to the City of Sheridan,  in 2008, the City developed strategic goals and initial estimates for construction costs to provide a new transportation corridor along the west side of town and alleviate traffic

January 14, 2025

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Northeast Transmission Main Project

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Details of an infrastructure project in northeast Sheridan were discussed at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council study session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Northeast Transmission Main Project The Northeast Transmission Main Project includes the installation of approximately 10,800

January 14, 2025

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Norovirus Cases on the Rise

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” According to the Wyoming Department of Health, Norovirus is responsible for many recently increased reports of illnesses in Wyoming. Wastewater testing has confirmed elevated levels of circulating norovirus in communities and the Department of Health that an increase in outbreaks due to norovirus began in

January 14, 2025

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Buffalo Council Passes Code Ordinance on Second Read

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” An Ordinance to amend zoning code in the City of Buffalo has been passed on second reading by the Buffalo City Council. Mayor Shane Schrader read the Ordinance, explaining what it will do. According to City Building Inspector Terry Asay, the changes to code would remove the default designation of …

January 14, 2025

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