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Sheridan Man Changes Plea at Hearing in District Court

News – Sheridan Media A 45-year-old Sheridan man changed his plea on a felony charge at a hearing this week in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Changes Plea at Hearing in District Court On May 14, 2025, Sheridan Police were contacted by the manager of the Good …

November 20, 2025

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GPET Application Deadline is Approaching

News – Sheridan Media The City of Sheridan each year accepts applications for funding through the General Purpose Excise Tax program. The application deadline for GPET funding is a little over two weeks away. City Clerk Ashlee Foster explains how the GPET works. city clerk ashlee foster Foster said applicants should be able to clearly …

November 20, 2025

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Story to host German Weihnachten Market

News – Sheridan Media President of the local 501c3, Story Days and Events Committee, Mark Caudle invited the public to a special German style Christmas Market, known as a Weihnachten (VY-nakh-ten) Market.  Members of the Story Women’s Club have hosted this event for two years. Now with the backing of the Story Days and Events …

November 19, 2025

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SCSD#2 Hosts Legislative Roundtable

News – Sheridan Media Four Wyoming Legislators, Representatives Laurie Bratten, Marilyn Connolly, Ken Pedergraft, and Tom Kelly attended the legislative roundtable held by Sheridan County School District #2 on Monday, November 17. SCSD#2 Superintendent Scott Stults opened the meeting with a thank you to the representatives who attended the discussion. It

November 19, 2025

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Many Local WHMAs Now Closed Until Spring

News – Sheridan Media Seasonal closures for Wyoming Game and Fish Department  Wildlife Habitat Management Areas are in place or will be enforced soon. These closures are important in protecting wildlife on their winter range. Game and Fish Deputy Chief of Services Ray Bredehoft said seasonal closures are essential for minimizing stress-causing

November 19, 2025

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Al And Ann Simpson Fellowship at Ucross Awarded to Wyoming Artist

News – Sheridan Media On November 18 the Ucross Foundation, the acclaimed artist residency program in northern Wyoming, announced that Wyoming-based visual artist Jennifer Rife is the inaugural recipient of the Al and Ann Simpson Fellowship at Ucross. The Al and Ann Simpson Fellowship at Ucross is a new residency that supports visual artists from …

November 19, 2025

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District Court Arraignments

News – Sheridan Media Two Sheridan men who are co-defendants in a forgery and theft case were arraigned in Fourth Judicial District Court Tuesday. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. District Court Arraignments On September 15, the Sheridan Police Department received a report that several former employees of Black Bear Construction were using

November 19, 2025

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Replacing the Roof

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council awarded the City Hall roof replacement project to Dave Loden Construction of Buffalo,  the lowest-qualified bidder, in the amount of $133,885. The approval was part of the consent agenda at Monday night’s City Council business meeting. City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer. City Public Works Director

November 19, 2025

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Wyoming Airports Largely Unaffected by FAA-Mandated Airline Reduction Ahead of Busy Holiday Season

News – Sheridan Media Despite a temporary six percent reduction in flight capacity recently ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration at several of the nation’s busiest airports, Wyoming’s commercial air service has remained largely stable. According to information from the Wyoming Department of Transportation, travelers can confidently book

November 19, 2025

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Buffalo Council Approves Amendment for 2025-26 Budget

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council considered an amendment to their 2025-26 budget. Mayor Shane Schrader explained the need for the amendment. Ordinance No. 1497 outlined the amendment, setting aside $122,300 for the self-contained breathing apparatuses, $49,065 for a new police vehicle, and $492,320 for a new fire truck for a total amendment

November 19, 2025

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