A possible change to the time the Sheridan City Council meets for their twice a month regularly scheduled business meetings was an item that was brought forth by Councilman Steve Brantz at the Council’s recent study session. Brantz said it’s something the Council should at least have a discussion about in the future. Councilman Steve …

A change of plea hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with sexual assault. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea Hearing Pursuant to terms of a plea agreement recently reached with the state, 25-year-old Bennett Walseth pleaded guilty to the charge of sexual assault …

The Veterans Affairs Whole Health program is a new approach to health care available at VA health care centers across the nation. This new approach to care is intended to support veteran health and well-being. Sheridan Media’s Floyd Whiting has more.  According to the VA, Whole Health centers around what matters to the veteran, not …

At their meeting this week, the Johnson County Cemetery District Board discussed and then approved the structure of district employees and voted to begin the process of hiring a new sexton. The board had discussed adding a separate administrative position, but ultimately voted to keep their current employee structure which consists of a sexton, deputy

A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission for the Mary J. Perry Revocable Trust on roughly 2.2 acres of the 800+ acre ranch property located on Widcat Road in Sheridan County. County Planner Mark Reid explained the application further. No comments were offered during the public hearing in the …

Buffalo’s Creekside Performing Arts will present their version of Steel Magnolias in performances Friday and Saturday at the Cowboy Carousel Center. Amy Miller, Director of the play, gives an overview of the story and what those attending can expect from the cast. Miller said the story takes place in a small town in Louisiana and …

The Sheridan County Conservation District was awarded a $585,000 Cleanup Grant through the US Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Program to address asbestos contamination at the former Acme Power Plant. The focus of the grant is for asbestos abatement in the buildings. Whether or not the structures are able to be reused, the asbestos needs to

Streams in the City of Sheridan will soon look a little different thanks to a partnership between the City and the Army Corps of Engineers.  An ongoing restoration project aims to reestablish the ecosystems in the streams of the City of Sheridan and improve the health and welfare of the local wildlife.  While appearing on …

At their May meeting on Wednesday, May 11, the SCSD#3 board of trustees honored the Clear Creek FFA. The FFA officers talked about the recent state convention honors. Clearcreek FFA Superintendent Boyd Brown congratulated the FFA members on their honors. Joslyn Camino, first and second grade teacher, and Jolene Poppenga, administrative assistant, were

Not long after moonrise this Sunday night, stargazers in Sheridan County can watch a celestial event. A lunar eclipse will take place as the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, which will cause the planet to cast its shadow on its orbiting satellite, turning it into a blood red color. Astronomers say this …