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Katie Jorgenson Signs LOI To Play Golf At Black Hills State University

A Sheridan Lady Bronc Golfer will soon tee off at the college level just outside of Wyoming. Senior Katie Jorgenson has signed her letter of intent (LOI) to play golf at Black Hills State University. She placed 8th at the Wyoming High School State Meet this past September and helped the Lady Broncs win the …

April 14, 2022

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Harriet Hageman running to represent Wyoming

Congressional Republican candidate Harriet Hageman, is running for Wyoming’s only seat in the U.S. House of Representatives against Rep. Liz Cheney.  As an attorney, specializing in land and water issues, Hageman has challenged the federal government on state’s rights and land use issues such as the Clinton era roadless rule.  While appearing on

April 13, 2022

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Sheridan HS Soccer and Track and Field Events For 2022 Easter Weekend Will Not Take Place

Old man winter has interfered with Easter weekend events for the Sheridan HS Soccer and Track and Field teams. The Thursday, April 14th soccer games at home vs. Thunder Basin have been postponed to Tuesday, April 19th (girls at 4pm, boys at 6pm). The track and field meet at Billings, Montana on Thursday, April 14th …

April 13, 2022

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Wyoming Workforce Services will hold career fair April 20

The Department of Wyoming Workforce Services will conduct the Sheridan Career Fair, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 3 p.m. on April 20, at the Golden Dome and virtually from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21.  According to Sheridan Department of Workforce Services Disabled Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Sally Thomas, the annual …

April 13, 2022

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Sheridan County OKs Fire Management Agreement

Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve the annual Interagency Cooperative Fire Management Agreement. County Fire Warden Chris Thomas explained the agrrement at the recent commission meeting. According to the agreement,the Wyoming State Forestry Division will coordinate Wyoming’s interagency cooperative fire protection with federal

April 13, 2022

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Building Inspector: Buffalo City Hall Remodel Going Well

Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council, updated them on the ongoing remodel of city hall, which he said was moving along nicely so far. Asay said the building department has issued 152 total permits so far, with a few months left in this fiscal year. At their meeting later …

April 13, 2022

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JCSD1 Board Updated on District Buildings, Projects

At their regular meeting in Kaycee this week, the board of trustees for Johnson County School District #1 were updated on the status of various projects at the district’s school buildings and latest timelines for them. Facilities Director John Zink said he had applied for State Capital Security funds for Visitor Management Systems at Kaycee …

April 13, 2022

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History After Dark to explore the service of Henry Burgess

The Museum at the Bighorns’ has announced the second History After Dark lecture of the year will be held at 6 p.m. on April 14.  Don Fisk will present “Henry Burgess: A Distinguished Sheridan Native, Rancher, Soldier, Lawyer.” According to the museum, this lecture will provide an overview of Henry Burgess’ life, with a focus …

April 13, 2022

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Prison Sentence Handed Down for Man Charged With Meth Distribution

A 55-year-old man from Washington state was sentenced Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.  The sentencing hearing was held for Michael France, who last spring was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver – Methamphetamine. District Court Judge

April 13, 2022

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Yellowstone NP West Entrance Scheduled To Open For 2022 Motor Vehicle Season

The spring and summer traveling season in the nation’s first national park is about to begin. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, as well as two of the main roads on the west side of the park, are scheduled to open to motor vehicle traffic this coming Friday, beginning at 8am. The other two …

April 13, 2022

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