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Governor Gordon Questions Transparency of BLM Land Acquisition

The State of Wyoming intends to appeal a recent land acquisition by the Bureau of Land Management. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Notice of Appeal Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming is appealing a massive acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management in Carbon and Natrona Counties. The main issue of …

June 21, 2022

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Sheridan Chamber Coffee Thursday in Ucross

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce will have their monthly Chamber Coffee event this Thursday morning in Ucross. Chamber Director Dixie Johnson, recently a guest on our talk show Public Pulse, discussed the event and the location. The Chamber Coffee will give those attending an opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in the Ucross …

June 20, 2022

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Buffalo PD Reports 12 Arrests in May

Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his report to the Buffalo City Council, said his officers had made 12 arrests during the month of May, up from three in 2021, including one arrest that is still under investigation. Bissett also said there were 957 incidents during the month, down by 50 from the same time …

June 20, 2022

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Jo Co Rural Health Extends Transfer Agreement With SMH

The Johnson County Rural Health Care District has voted to extend a current agreement in place with Sheridan Memorial Hospital for transfers of some of their patients through Buffalo EMS. Rural Health Care District board member Marie Miller, who recently discussed the issue with the hospital’s CFO, said the hospital will honor their current agreement

June 20, 2022

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Schock talks on returning to the mayoral seat in Clearmont

The newly elected mayor of Clearmont is familiar with the job. Chris Schock held the seat from 2014 – 2018. He was recently reelected in May as the only running candidate.  Schock began his second term as mayor on June 1. A retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, Schock served in Afghanistan after the events …

June 20, 2022

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UW’s IMPACT 307 to host ‘START 307’ webinar June 30

The University of Wyoming has announced that IMPACT 307, a UW will host “START 307,” an introductory webinar for aspiring, fledgling and established entrepreneurs, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30. IMPACT 307 Interim Director Fred Schmechel will present the free webinar. According to UW, attendees will learn about the tools, resources and strategies for

June 20, 2022

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SCLT and Science Kids are going on a scavenger hunt with Unplug Discovery Session

In partnership with Science Kids, the Sheridan Community Land Trust will host a Unplug with Discovery Session on an All Senses Scavenger Hunt for kids of all ages.  According to SCLT, participants will bring their own picnic from home and Dr. Julie Rieder of Science Kids will guide a family-friendly hour of sleuthing as kids …

June 20, 2022

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National Park Service To Provide Emergency Funding To Repair And Open Parts Of North Loop Of Yellowstone NP

During a visit to Yellowstone National Park and Gardiner, Montana on Sunday, June 19th, National Park Service Director Chuck Sams with Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly announced $50 million to kick-start recovery efforts from record breaking floods. They also announced that in addition to the park’s southern loop reopening on

June 20, 2022

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Weekend Local Sports Wrap up

TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers winning streak continues after they swept two games from Cody Friday. The Troops took the opener 3-1 and then a wild game two took place with Cody taking an 8-1 lead after two innings then the Troopers bats came alive and they would score 16 unanswered runs for a …

June 20, 2022

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Clearmont Day Drew Good Crowd on Saturday

Grace Ramsay chases bubbles at Clearmont Day Clearmont Day, on Saturday, June 18, was deemed a success by Amy Rowe, coordinator, and her son, Marcus Schneck. Winners of the fun run were: Jason Watts, Buffalo, 10K; Sarah Tarver, Gillette, 5K; and Marcus Schneck was the only entry in the mile. Ready, set, go for the …

June 19, 2022

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