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Jo Co Commission Approves Vouchers for Second Half of March

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent meeting, Johnson County’s Commissioners approved the payment of vouchers for the last half of March in the amount of just under $249,000. After approval, Chairman Bill Novotny asked if Representative Marilyn Connolly, who was attending the meeting, wanted to discuss the legislative

March 26, 2026

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Meet the Artists Behind Resilience Exhibit

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Ucross Art Gallery invited the public to meet the featured artists behind Resilience, the current exhibit featuring recipients of the Native American Fellowship at the Ucross Art Gallery. The art explores a range of media, from printmaking to performance to beadwork, in two special upcoming events!

March 26, 2026

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University of Wyoming Pleased with Funding From Legislature

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” While a recent guest on our talk show Public Pulse, University of Wyoming Marketing and Communications and Public Relations Director Chad Baldwin talked about the funding the university received from the legislature this year, which was a pleasant surprise. He explained why. Baldwin highlighted some of

March 26, 2026

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Sheridan Commission OKs Funding Letter for Gambling Treatment

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered approving a funding allocation letter to the Wyoming Department of Health for public health programs to prevent and treat problematic gambling behaviors in Sheridan County. Sheridan County’s Prevention Manager Ann Perkins asked the commission to approve the

March 26, 2026

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Senator Crago on Budget Session

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative wrap-up breakfast this week where members of the local legislative delegation were on hand to provide details on the recently completed budget session in Cheyenne. Senator Barry Crago said it was a very busy session. Senator Barry Crago Crago

March 26, 2026

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Sheridan County GPET Application Process Now Open

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners have opened the application process for new qualified organizations to request General Purpose Excise Tax (GPET) funding for FY2026-27. In a release issued this week, they announced that applications will be accepted through Thursday, April 9, 2026.

March 26, 2026

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Senator Lummis Weighs-In on Partial Government Shutdown

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The partial government shutdown that began on February 14 continues. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter recently spoke with U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis about the ongoing impasse. Senator Lummis Weighs-In on Partial Government Shutdown A potential deal in the U.S. Senate to end the partial shutdown stalled

March 26, 2026

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Might Transition To A Critical Access Hospital

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” As Sheridan Memorial Hospital works to continue strengthening local healthcare, it has begun exploring a transition to a critical access designation as part of its long-term strategy for supporting its mission of providing excellent, patient-centered care. Over the past decade, SMH has experienced

March 26, 2026

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VOA Updates Jo Co Commission on Staff, Services

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Volunteers of America of the Northern Rockies Director of Clinical Services Ginger Price gave a quarterly update to the Johnson County Commission on staffing and services from their outpatient mental health services office in Buffalo. Price said the Buffalo office is now fully staffed. She was asked about

March 25, 2026

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Sheridan County Extension to Compile Community Needs Assessment

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Extension Office will be building a community needs assessment, and 4-H Youth Development Educator Zachary Hein came before the county commission to ask them to be part of the process as a stakeholder. He gave more details. Hein said there will be short presentations about each branch

March 25, 2026

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