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Flooding Receding In Some Areas

The extra water from Monday’s rain that caused some areas in Sheridan County to flood is receding back into nearby creeks. Localized flooding particularly near the Big Goose and Little Goose Creeks occurred and emergency crews were helping by either trying to get rid of the water, blocking off sections of roads, or filling sandbags. …

June 4, 2022

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Sheridan VA Announces Change in Urgent Care Access

On Monday, June 13, the Sheridan VA Medical Center will be temporarily changing access to services typically addressed in urgent care. According to a media release issued by the Sheridan VA, the change is being made in order to shift staff that are currently assigned to urgent care to support other patient care areas. Veterans …

June 3, 2022

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Drivers, watch for kids out enjoying summer

With the release of class throughout Sheridan County, the parks and streets will soon see an influx of children out enjoying their summer vacation.  While appearing on Sheridan Meida’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Police Department Lieutenant Dan Keller advised listeners on ways to keep kids safe this year while they are out running around this

June 3, 2022

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The Sheridan County YMCA is taking registrations for Itty-bitty Soccer 

This introductory program teaches kids ages 3.5-5 years the fundamentals behind the game of soccer. Skills such as ball-control, shooting, passing and being part of a team are practiced. The session runs July – August. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, YMCA executive Director Liz Cassiday informed listeners on the session

June 3, 2022

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New research shows long-term personality traits influence problem-solving in zebra finches

Research at the University of Wyoming reveals that personality is not unique to humans.  To many animal lovers, this isn’t new information but now new research published in the Royal Society Open Science journal demonstrates that zebra finches have personalities, and some traits are consistent over two years of the birds’ lives. According to UW,

June 3, 2022

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Change of Plea Hearing Held for Sheridan Man Charged With Multiple Crimes

A change of plea hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for 33-year-old Jacob Cousineau of Sheridan. Cousineau, pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, pleaded guilty to the charges of felony aggravated assault and battery and misdemeanor interference with an emergency call. The plea deal recommends a sentence

June 3, 2022

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Disposition of Water Rights

The Wyoming Legislature this year adopted House Bill 0002, which pertains to the disposition of water rights for new subdivisions within city jurisdictional boundaries. The requirements in the legislation will apply to all subdivision applications filed on or after July 1, 2022. The Sheridan City Council Monday night will be considering first reading of an

June 3, 2022

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Probation Revoked for Convicted Felon

A probation revocation hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a convicted felon. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Probation Revoked for Convicted Felon On August 6, 2019, 43-year-old Nathan Schuerman was sentenced in District Court in Sheridan to three years of supervised probation and a deferred prosecution

June 3, 2022

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Fire Hydrant Flushing To Done In Northwest Sheridan Area

Beginning in June and lasting into August, Sheridan Fire-Rescue personnel will be performing hydrant flushing, servicing and collecting flow data. The task will be done on hydrants west of Main Street, between West 5th and Seymour Streets. Work could cause temporary discoloration and other issues with water in some households. If that happens, Sheridan

June 3, 2022

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SCSD#2 Announces Rohrer and Jensen as New Principals

Sheridan County School District No. 2 announces new leaders taking positions at Sagebrush Elementary School and Sheridan High School for the 2022-2023 school year. Justin Rohrer has been selected as the Sagebrush Elementary next principal. Since 2018, Rohrer has taught fifth grade at Sagebrush. Prior to this position, he spent one year teaching fifth grade

June 3, 2022

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