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Game and Fish Urges Hunters to Complete Harvest Surveys

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reminding hunters to complete their annual hunter harvest surveys once their seasons have ended. These surveys, which are sent out near the close of each hunting season, ask participants what species they hunted, how many days they spent in the field and whether they …

December 11, 2025

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Jo Co Commission OK’s UW Extension Closure Request

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming Johnson County Extension Office will have its normal annual closure over the Christmas/New Year holiday. Bryce McKenzie, 4-H Youth Development Educator, made the request of the commission for the annual closure. The commission voted to approve the closure request. The approved closure will be from Monday,

December 11, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves Committee, Liaison Assignments

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board, at their meeting this week, approved and accepted the proposed committee and board liaison assignments for the trustees. After holding elections for board officers, the trustees approved the assignments as part of their Consent Agenda. Also approved was the depositories for district funds. Board

December 11, 2025

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Streetcar Ol’ 115 Topic of Explore History Talk

News – Sheridan Media Recently, Sheridan Community Land Trust moved Ol’ 115, the last remaining electric streetcar of the Sheridan Railway Line, from it location on Highby Road to the SCLT’s Big Goose Natural Area. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Hub on Smith, SCLT’s Explore History Program featured the Sheridan Railway and their plans …

December 11, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Rezone Request

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission has considered the Clearwater Land & Minerals Rezone brought before them by County Planner Mark Reid, who gave details on the proposed rezone. A Public Hearing was required for the rezone. One person spoke on behalf of the petitioner and another had questions concerning the proposed rezone. …

December 11, 2025

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WYDOT Officials Urge Motorists to Stop Racing Road Closure Gates This Winter Season

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation urges drivers to stop racing highway road closure gates this winter season. WYDOT has experienced an increase in road closure gate crashes and near misses in recent winters as drivers try to race the gate as employees are lowering it. At least 23 recorded crashes have …

December 11, 2025

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Out of Service

News – Sheridan Media The elevator at Sheridan City Hall remains temporarily closed. City Administrator Stu McRae, at Monday’s City Council study session, said they are waiting on a necessary part to be shipped that will fix the elevator. City Administrator Stu McRae McRae said that if you need accommodations or assistance accessing any services,

December 11, 2025

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Healthy Land, Healthy Herds: Wet Meadow Project Strengthens Working Lands

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust is reporting on the completion of a major wet meadow restoration project on private ranch land along Sixmile Creek near Ranchester.  According to SCLT, the multi-year effort focused on slowing erosion, improving soil health, and strengthening grasslands that support both grazing livestock and wildlife

December 10, 2025

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SCSD#2 Board Recognizes Champion Football Team

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#2 Board of Trustees held their December meeting on Monday, Dec 8. In recognitions, Coach Jeff Mowry talked about the SHS 4A Football State Champions. The SHS Football team has won 55 games in a row, and five state championships in a row. The team also held a 3.25 GPA, …

December 10, 2025

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Stay Awake at the Wheel

News – Sheridan Media According to AAA, approximately 119 million people traveled over 50 miles by car for the Christmas/New Year period in 2024, making the Holiday Season peak times for road travel. Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to share some holiday travel tips to help …

December 10, 2025

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