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Cow Moose Shot and Killed in Confrontation with Angler in Bighorn National Forest

News – Sheridan Media On the morning of June 14, 2025, Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel received a report that a cow moose had been shot in a confrontation with an angler on the North Tongue River in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. When game wardens responded, they found the moose …

June 18, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Sheridan Community Foundation

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Sheridan Community Foundation with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Sheridan Community Foundation supports non-profits through charitable giving. The foundation also connects individuals to worthy community causes. Mark Kinner is the board president.

June 18, 2025

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Sheridan VA Announces Interim Executive Director

News – Sheridan Media The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the appointment of  Duane Gill as the Interim Executive Director of the Sheridan VA Health Care System to oversee the delivery of health care services to more than 12,000 enrolled Veterans. Gill has served as executive director of the Montana VA Health Care System in …

June 18, 2025

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital To Get Another MRI Unit

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County patients who need an MRI will soon not always have to go to the same place inside the Sheridan Memorial Hospital Building. The Hospital has announced that by the end of this summer, a new MRI machine will be installed inside the hospital’s outpatient center on the east side …

June 18, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Makes Board Appointments

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have made appointments to the JOCO First Board and County Library Board. Commission Chair Bill Novotny discussed the openings on JOCO First with the commission. Dallas McWhorter and Rick Meyer were both appointed to the board. The commissioners then discussed the Library Board openings.

June 18, 2025

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Buffalo Main St. Project Update for June 17

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street Project as of Tuesday, June 17. On South Main Street, the detour at Cemetery Creek is now in place. Expect one-way traffic with a signal. Wait time should be no longer than 2 minutes. Expect …

June 18, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Awards Scholarship, Rewards Employee

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners announced they had awarded a renewal scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to Adeline Burgess. The scholarship is awarded to students who can use them at a Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming. Commissioner Nick Siddle recognized one county employee for years of dedication to the

June 18, 2025

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Buffalo Council to Consider Budget Bill’s Third Reading

News – Sheridan Media The third reading of the annual appropriation, or budget bill, for the City of Buffalo is on the agenda for their meeting Tuesday evening. If no changes are made, the roughly $13 million budget will be passed on the third reading. Also on the agenda is a Restaurant Liquor License application …

June 17, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Adopts Concealed Carry Policy First Read

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School District has adopted on first reading a new policy to outline expectations and responsibilities concerning the carrying of concealed firearms on school property. Earlier this year, the Wyoming Legislature passed House Bill 0172 (HB0172) that allows stakeholders (including employees) to carry a concealed

June 17, 2025

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Jo Co Rural Healthcare District Adopts 2025-26 Budget

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Rural Healthcare District Board has approved their budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The board discussed anticipated revenues and expenses, settling on a budget of just over $2.67 million. Board Treasurer Mark Schueler explained how they came up with the numbers for the budget. Total projected revenues for

June 17, 2025

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