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Due to rising fuel costs, SPD will weigh needs and wants but patrols will not decrease

Sheridan Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program that the cost of gasoline will force the department to tighten their belt.  According to Koltiska, inflation rates are written into the department’s budget. But the recent increasing cost of gasoline is something that will cause the department to

June 16, 2022

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Sheridan Man Sentenced for Felony Drug Charges

A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with two counts of distributing drugs. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sentencing Hearing On April 14, 20-year-old James Cossel, at a hearing in District Court, changed his plea to guilty on the charges of delivery of a …

June 16, 2022

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Cheney Delivers Closing Statement at Select Committee’s Third Public Hearing

Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) delivered a closing statement at the conclusion of the January 6th Select Committee’s third public hearing Thursday. Cheney summarized what has been presented during the first three hearings. Liz Cheney Cheney provided a preview of what can be expected during the committee’s upcoming public hearings. Liz Cheney The next

June 16, 2022

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Runners Converge On Dayton/Sheridan Area For 2022 Big Horn Trail Run

Long distance runners are about to head up to the mountains and take in a lot of scenery. Friday and Saturday (June 17-18) is the annual Big Horn Trail Run as runners will compete in races that are either 18, 32, 52 or 100 miles long. According to the latest report, runners will have some …

June 16, 2022

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Multiple paving operations underway along I-90

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced that motorists throughout northeast Wyoming who travel I-90 will encounter several construction zones during their travels. WYDOT and their contractors have ramped up paving operations at four separate locations of I-90 in the northeast of the Cowboy State. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public

June 16, 2022

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Mountain West Innovation Summit at UW unites national leaders to advance U.S. competitiveness

The University of Wyoming will host distinguished leaders from across American industry, higher education, national laboratories and government to develop concrete policy recommendations aimed at keeping the United States at the forefront of innovation and economic competitiveness.  According to UW, The Mountain West Innovation Summit will take place June

June 16, 2022

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Walking Tour of Kendrick Mansion Features Landscaping

On June 14, the SCLT Explore History Program held a Walking Tour at Trail End, with a talk on the mansion’s landscaping by Sharie Shada, Superintendent at Trail End. Shada talked briefly about the history of John B. Kendrick and his home, Trail End. The house and grounds are now a Wyoming State Historic Site. …

June 16, 2022

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Sheridan County Airport Will Get New Baggage Claim Area

The Sheridan County Airport will soon have an improved baggage claim area for passengers that are flying in. Airport Manager John Stopka says the plan is to expand and renovate the terminal and install a new modernized baggage claim area. Recently the Sheridan County Commissioners waived the county building permit fees for the airport, which …

June 16, 2022

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Sheridan College Offers Community Interest Classes in the Fall

Sheridan College on Wednesday announced their fall semester community interest class offerings list. The classes will provide opportunities for anyone interested to dive deep into a preferred area of interest. Classes offered include a wide variety of topics in subjects such as art, technology, outdoor, and cultural topics. Students can earn one to five

June 16, 2022

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City Eyeing Ambulance Purchase

The City of Sheridan is in the process of replacing one of their two ambulances. Sheridan Fire Chief Gary Harnish said Sheridan Fire-Rescue conducted an extensive search for potential vendors, and due to supply chain issues, discovered that purchasing a new vehicle was no longer a simple and quick task. Gary Harnish Harnish presented his …

June 16, 2022

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