A sentencing hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with felony child abuse. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Child Abuser Sentenced to Prison In August of 2021, 49-year-old Michael Widick was arrested and charged with felony child abuse. At a hearing Tuesday, District Court Judge …

An arraignment hearing for 22-year-old Jade Hotchkin was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Hotchkin pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental impairment or deficiency to the charges of first degree sexual abuse of a minor and second degree sexual abuse of a minor.  The alleged crimes occurred between …

The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce got the approval of the city council for their requests associated with their annual Monster March event coming up on Halloween afternoon. Pam Day, membership coordinator for the chamber of commerce, spoke to the council at their Tuesday meeting on behalf of the chamber. Police Chief Sean Bissett was asked …

The county-wide hiring freeze in Johnson County that has been in place for quite some time has been lifted to allow the hiring of a new employee for the Public Health Office. Robin King, representing the Public Health Office, spoke with the commissioners about their need for another employee. King said she is the only …

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Sheridan County Commission was addressed by J.T. Grainger, Founder and CEO of Sheridan 307 Pilot’s Flight School at the Sheridan County Airport. Grainger wanted to recommend one individual for consideration by the commission to be the next airport manager. Grainger also pointed out that Gill is a pilot and passionate

This week on the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast, James breaks down the upcoming MLB playoffs starting on Friday, Plus recapping the weekend of football both college and NFL, including an NFL first that happened on Sunday! As well as reflecting on Tua’s injury and the effect it has on the game of football. Remember to …

The Unclaimed Property Division of the Wyoming State Treasurer’s Office issued 2,389 checks totaling $2.564 million between July 1 and Sept. 30. The first-quarter results included $1.07 million paid in the month of September highlighted by a $125,000 check issued to a Teton County resident and a $102,000 check delivered to a governmental entity. The

First observed in October 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives the Nation a chance to come together, speak about the many issues of domestic violence in their region and promote the efforts of the organizations and the people working so hard to advocate for victims.  The Advocacy and Resource Center of Sheridan assists victims of …

The Wyoming Military Department reports that following the indefinite closure of the resident portion of the Wyoming Cowboy Challenge Academy in Guernsey on Sept. 13, staff have worked tirelessly to provide continuing education options for affected cadets.  According to WYMD, three states have offered immediate placement in their program, and one has

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reports 18 black-footed ferrets were released last week on the historic recovery site near Meeteetse. Twelve male and six female captive-born ferrets were coaxed into burrows in their new wildlands home. The small mammal that was once thought to be extinct was rediscovered in Wyoming 41 years ago. Game …