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North-Central Wyoming State Legislative 2022 Primary Election Results

Three of the four incumbents in state house districts in Sheridan and Johnson counties as well as the one State Senate District that was on the primary ballot, will keep their spots in the Wyoming Legislature for the next 2 years. The remaining house district won’t be officially decided until November.  In House District 29, …

August 17, 2022

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Johnson County Primary Election Results 2022

Voters in Johnson County cast their ballots Tuesday in local, state, and national races in the Primary Election with no big surprises in the outcomes. There were 3,978 ballots cast in the county during the primary: 3,881 Republican; 72 Democratic; and 25 Nonpartisan. In the race for US Representative, county voters chose Harriet Hageman over …

August 17, 2022

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Sheridan City Council Passes Signatories Resolution

At their regular meeting Tuesday night, the Sheridan City Council passed Resolution No. 38-22, authorizing signatories for deposits at financial institutions. According to information on the memorandum for the resolution, the necessity stems from staff changes, such as with the new assistant treasurer for the city, that requires an update to show who the

August 17, 2022

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Johnson County Waives Hiring Freeze

At their regular meeting Tuesday the Johnson County Commission discussed lifting the hiring freeze to allow the County Public Health Office to hire a new staff nurse. Kristin Friedrich, who was recently promoted to the Public Health Nurse Manager position, spoke to the commission about lifting the hiring freeze. The commission voted unanimously to lift

August 17, 2022

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JCHC Seeking Public Input for Community Health Needs Assessment

The Johnson County Healthcare Center is asking the community to help them compile information for a Community Health Needs Assessment, which is updated every three years. At the Hospital Board’s last meeting, CEO Luke Senden discussed the matter with the board. According to CDC.gov, a community health assessment (CHA), or a community health needs

August 17, 2022

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WY US Senators Barasso And Lummis Congratulate Hageman On Win

John Barasso: “Congratulations to Harriet Hageman on her primary win. Harriet will be a tremendous ally in the fight to unleash American energy, combat inflation and secure our southern border. Along with Cynthia Lummis, the three of us will be a strong, conservative, and effective team for the people of Wyoming.” Cynthia Lummis: “Congratulations to

August 17, 2022

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Harriet Hagemen Defeats Liz Cheney In Republican US House Race

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican adversary in Congress, was defeated in a GOP primary Tuesday, falling to a rival backed by the former president in a contest that reinforced his grip on the party’s base. The third-term congresswoman and her allies entered the day downbeat about her prospects, aware that Trump’s backing gave

August 17, 2022

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Christian Torres Pleads Guilty To Murder Charge; Incarceration Location Now An Issue

A Sheridan County teen has admitted to killing his adoptive father, but where he will be incarcerated has become an issue. Christian Torres has pleaded guilty to an amended charge of 2nd degree murder (originally charged with 1st degree murder). He says in late July 2021, he killed 47-year old Edgar Jones at a house …

August 16, 2022

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New Primary Care Clinic in Sheridan

In a news release, Dr. Kristopher C. Schamber, MD, FACP Medical Director, SMH Primary Care, talks about the newly opened Primary Care Clinic located at 61 S. Gould Street in Sheridan. He said he is focused on delivering the highest level of care to all patients throughout their lives. He joined with Sheridan Memorial Hospital …

August 16, 2022

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Game and Fish: CWD meetings to keep the public informed

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced wildlife managers will host two presentations in the Sheridan region in September to update the public on the most current information and research on chronic wasting disease (CWD) and discuss results from recent monitoring efforts in the region. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program,

August 16, 2022

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