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SPD Refines Recruiting Efforts

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley said the recruiting practices and procedures have been updated at the SPD.  Over the last year, the SPD has been refining their recruiting practices to find good candidates with high character who would fit into the culture of the SPD. The …

November 20, 2025

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Jo Co Commission Reviews Coming Board Appointments

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Commission discussed upcoming board appointments that will open in January. Commissioner’s Assistant Kristan Kenyon detailed those Kenyon said those interested in the board positions can get an application on the county website, or in the commissioner’s office. A link to the county website for the application

November 20, 2025

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Buffalo Council, Visionary Reach Agreement on Franchise

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council and Visionary Communications, LLC have reached an agreement for a franchise in the City of Buffalo for the construction and operation of a telecommunications system. Resolution No.1425 was continued at their last meeting due to issues with the agreement, which were worked out in the last couple of …

November 20, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Announces Closure of Courthouse

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission made an announcement concerning an upcoming closure of the courthouse. Commission Chairman Lonnie Wright. In the Public Comment section of their agenda, no comment was offered. In addition to awarding a contract for a hangar improvement project at the county airport, the commission approved the items in

November 20, 2025

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Buffalo Mayor urges applicants to keep One Percent on the front burner

News – Sheridan Media City of Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader is urging applicants to begin thinking about Buffalo’s One Percent Funds.  Generated from the 1% optional sales tax collected by the city and county, interested entities can apply for funding by submitting an application to the Johnson County Commissioners Office or Buffalo City Hall.  The

November 20, 2025

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Chamber Shares Details on Proposed Workers’ Compensation Rule Revisions

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Chamber of Commerce reports that the Department of Workforce Services is seeking public comment on the proposed Workers’ Compensation program rules Chapter 9: Fee Schedules. According to the Chamber, The Workers’ Compensation Division reviews Chapter 9 annually to identify areas where the division can improve the

November 20, 2025

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Governor Gordon Praises Congressional Delegation for Taking Steps to Protect Wyoming Mining Industry

News – Sheridan Media On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 130, which repeals the Biden-era Buffalo Field Office Resource Management Plan Amendment that prohibited future coal leasing in the Powder River Basin. Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced this joint resolution alongside Senators Cynthia Lummis

November 20, 2025

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SCSD#1 Board Honors Volleyball, Cross-Country Teams

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#1 Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, November 18, in Big Horn. The board honored the Big Horn High School Championship Girls Volleyball Team. BHHS Principal Ryan Fuhrman said it was an honor to join the celebration of the team. He said that a three-peat was not easy, and that …

November 20, 2025

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Sheridan Man Changes Plea at Hearing in District Court

News – Sheridan Media A 45-year-old Sheridan man changed his plea on a felony charge at a hearing this week in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Changes Plea at Hearing in District Court On May 14, 2025, Sheridan Police were contacted by the manager of the Good …

November 20, 2025

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GPET Application Deadline is Approaching

News – Sheridan Media The City of Sheridan each year accepts applications for funding through the General Purpose Excise Tax program. The application deadline for GPET funding is a little over two weeks away. City Clerk Ashlee Foster explains how the GPET works. city clerk ashlee foster Foster said applicants should be able to clearly …

November 20, 2025

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