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Historic Sheridan Inn Changes Hands

The Sheridan Inn was purchased yesterday by a local hotel management group. The new owner joins the existing staff already in place to operate the hotel. The Sheridan Inn is registered as a National Historic Landmark and designated as a Historic Hotel of America. According to the new owner, it will continue to be marketed …

April 29, 2022

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Game and Fish lab tests nearly 7,000 CWD samples in 2021

The majority of chronic wasting disease samples this year were collected by field personnel of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department at hunter check stations or through regional offices, but Wildlife Health Laboratory supervisor Hank Edwards said the number of samples collected and submitted by hunters continues to increase each year. The department’s

April 28, 2022

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Spring cleaning includes the medicine cabinet

The Drug Take Back Day in Sheridan offers residents an opportunity to safely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription drugs taking up room in the medicine cabinet.  In many cases, doctors will prescribe drugs contained in a blister pack. This type of packaging shows evidence if it has been opened or tampered with, if the drugs …

April 28, 2022

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SCSO warns of texting scam circulating through the county

Scammers have used many forms of communication to steal personal information from victims. From the use of traditional mail, social media platforms, telephone and emails, nothing is off limits for the criminal element that makes billions of dollars every year off of unsuspecting people.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan

April 28, 2022

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Two Drug Take-back Events Saturday in Johnson County

The Johnson County Prevention Council, along with local law enforcement and Johnson County Public Health will be offering two separate prescription drug take-back events this Saturday in Buffalo and Kaycee. In Buffalo, the event will be at Ace Hardware from 10 a.m. to noon; and in Kaycee from 1 to 2 p.m. At the Mieke …

April 28, 2022

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Easement Vacation in Powder Horn Ranch Approved by County

Sheridan County’s Commissioners, during their recent meeting, considered a vacation of an easement to allow building of a new home on that location. The proposal asked for a vacation of a a 10-foot utility, drainage, and construction easement common to Lots 10 an 11 in Block F of the Powder Horn Ranch, Phase One Subdivision. …

April 28, 2022

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Construction at JCHC Behind Schedule Due to Supply Issues

The construction project at the Johnson County Healthcare Center (JCHC) is about a month behind schedule due to supply chain problems, according to CEO Luke Senden. During the JCHC Board meeting Wednesday night, he explained that the new portion of the building is starting to take shape, and expects there to be a more in-depth …

April 28, 2022

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Niles And Cody Viles Plead Guilty To Various Charges In Washakie County

A father and son from Sheridan County have admitted to causing a disturbance, escaping from custody and stealing a Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle in Washakie County. According to the Washakie County Attorney’s Office, Niles Veal has pleaded guilty to felony charges of aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon, escape by violence or assault as well as …

April 28, 2022

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Botten to Seek Reelection for Clerk of District Court Position

A Sheridan County elected official has announced her intention to seek reelection. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Clerk of District Court to Seek Reelection Sheridan County Clerk of District Court Renee Botten will seek reelection for the position she’s held since being elected in 2018. Botten talks about what led to her decision …

April 28, 2022

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Dr. Shane Doyle Talks about the Medicine Wheel Country

The Sheridan Community Land Trust SCLT, and the Sheridan College Native American Student Organization hosted Dr. Shane Doyle of Bozeman, MT, who presented Messages from Medicine Wheel Country on Wednesday, April 27. Nearly 170 people attended the program and Carrie Edinger, SCLT, introduced Doyle saying, “He is an educational and cultural consultant as

April 28, 2022

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