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Troopers and Jets Survive and Advance in State Baseball Tournament Action

TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers stayed alive in the state “AA” tournament Wednesday with an 11-5 win over Laramie, they lead 5-3 going into the 7th inning and blew the game open with 6 runs, 3 of those runs came on a 3 run tape measure home run from Trevor Stowe, Carter Dubberley had …

July 28, 2022

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Longmire Days Requests Approved by Buffalo Council

A number of requests for the upcoming Longmire Days celebration in Buffalo have been approved by the city council. Jennifer McCormick, with the Longmire Foundation, spoke to the council about their requests for the Longmire Days events. The street closure for the 5K run will be Friday, August 19 from 8 to 11 a.m. on …

July 28, 2022

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Johnson County OKs Boundary Adjustment

A boundary line adjustment between two parties on their properties has been approved by the Johnson County Commission. The Carmen/Harper Boundary Line Adjustment was explained by Engineer Brent Bennett with Nelson Engineering. Bennett said although there is nothing new being created, the adjustment will make one property smaller by 10 acres while adding the

July 28, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Approves Amended AIP Grant Application

Sheridan County Airport Manager John Stopka brought a revised grant application before the county commission, asking for their approval and the signature of the chairman to apply for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding through the Federal Aviation Administration. He explained that the airport had about $2,600 from last year’s parking lot improvement

July 28, 2022

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Fort Washakie Man Arraigned on Multiple Violent Offenses

A 43-year-old Fort Washakie man was recently arraigned in federal court in Wyoming on a number of violent charges. At an arraignment hearing before U.S. District Court Judge Kelly Rankin, Denver Lee John Sr. pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm, five counts of …

July 28, 2022

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ARPA Grants Could Help Fund Three City Projects

The City of Sheridan may apply for federal funds administered through the State. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. ARPA Grants The application deadline for American Rescue Plan Act grants through the SLIB Board is August 12. The Sheridan City Council will be considering three separate resolutions at their upcoming business meeting Monday night

July 28, 2022

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UW & partners lead Working Lands Lunch & Field Day in Sheridan Aug. 10

The University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center announced that on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the UW Extension Office, agency partners, and local producers will host a field day focused on soil health, cover crops and grazing on irrigated forages. Participants are asked to meet at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center, located at 663 …

July 27, 2022

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Lummis Cosponsors Legislation to Address Pilot Shortages

.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has co-sponsored legislation aimed at improving and expanding rural air service. The recently introduced Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act addresses airline flight cancellations by raising the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. Lummis said people and businesses in Wyoming rely on small rural airports, and

July 27, 2022

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SPD is making a request to the public regarding private surveillance camera information

The Sheridan Police Department has recently stated as an organization that the people of Sheridan have always been willing to help fellow community members and the SPD. The department has recently announced the launching of a new program and are requesting the assistance of their community. The SPD understands that many of the residents and …

July 27, 2022

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WYO Theater presents Lynda Kay as part of Celebrate the Arts

The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center has announced they will present Gretsch Country Artist Lynda Kay of Goliath fame in concert 7:30 p.m. Friday Aug. 26, as part of Sheridan County’s Celebrate the Arts Festival. According to the theater, Kay is known for her 4-octave voice, big hair, vintage style, and genre spanning songs. …

July 27, 2022

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