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Buffalo Mayor Details Meeting Schedule for Remainder of February

News – Sheridan Media The scheduled meetings and other announcements concerning city business were announced by Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader during their last regular meeting. Schrader also announced that some council members would be attending the Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) Winter meetings that happened February 11-13 in Cheyenne. The

February 17, 2026

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Sheridan Commission Approves Business Park

News – Sheridan Media A proposed business park subdivision in Sheridan County was considered by the county commission. County Planner Mark Reid detailed the Bucking Iron Business Park Subdivision. Reid said there were minor recommendations from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality and from the Staff from Public Works. The commission voted to

February 17, 2026

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Senator Lummis Announces Kraken’s Commitment to Sponsor Trump Accounts for Wyoming Newborns

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis addressed the Wyoming Legislature Monday, speaking before the Senate then the House. During her remarks to the Senate, Lummis announced that the crypto currency exchange company Kraken has committed to sponsor Trump Accounts for every child born in Wyoming this year. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis According

February 17, 2026

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Bronc Wrestling Senior Night

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Photos by Clint Wood “}

February 17, 2026

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New Report Examines High Rates of Detention for Wyoming Children Encountering the Juvenile Justice System

News – Sheridan Media For years, Wyoming has had one of the highest rates of youth incarceration in the nation. A recent evaluation of Wyoming’s juvenile justice system identifies reasons for this and provides suggestions to improving the state’s juvenile justice system with the goal of ensuring all of Wyoming’s youth can reach their full …

February 17, 2026

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Civics 307 President Discusses Senate File 100 and ‘Check-Gate’

News – Sheridan Media Civics 307 is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that encourages civic education and participation. Sheridan County resident and Civics 307 President Gail Symons is in Cheyenne for the Wyoming Legislative Budget Session. Symons said that Senate File 100, which pertains to the Wyoming Business Council, was addressed Monday in

February 17, 2026

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History: Wyoming’s Own ‘Snowshoe Thompson’

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In the late 1950s, country singer Johnny Horton sang about ‘Snowshoe Thompson,” who carried mail in the Sierra Mountains. The song was based on real-life John Albert Thompson, born Jon Torsteinsson Rue. Thompson was an early resident in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Nevada and California. He is

February 16, 2026

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Sheridan Commission to Consider NOIs for Vacations of Property

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners will consider two separate Resolutions for Notices of Intent (NOI) for the vacation of property within the county. They will consider NOIs for a portion of County Road 141, a/k/a Old Banner Story Road/Piney-Prairie Dog Creek Road. They will also consider a NOI for the

February 16, 2026

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JCSD1 Superintendent Updates Proposed Board Restructuring

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County School District Superintendent Charles Auzqui gave an update to the school board concerning the proposed restructuring of the board, after he discussed the issue with the State Board of Education. He explained where the process is currently. Auzqui added that a tentatively scheduled meeting

February 16, 2026

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Crago Discusses Direct Distribution with Buffalo Council

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During his recent talk with the Buffalo City Council, State Senator Barry Crago (R-SD22) was asked how safe direct distribution was from this year’s legislature. Senator Crago. Direct distribution provides funding to cities and towns and counties from the sState of Wyoming’s General Fund. In this

February 16, 2026

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