Johnson County’s Commissioners have passed a resolution setting the salaries for elected officials for the next four years. County Attorney Tucker Ruby explained the process in the salary suggestions. According to discussions, currently the county clerk, clerk of court, assessor, and treasurer’s salaries are at $80,000; the coroner at $30,000; the

A person who was recently arrested in Buffalo has commended both the police department and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office for their professionalism and compassion in the incident. The arrest was reported by Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett during this week’s city council meeting. Bissett explained they received a call about a domestic problem

Big Brother’s Big Sisters, BBBS, of Sheridan recently received a $15,000 grant from the The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) The funds will be used to strengthen one-to-one mentoring by providing activities that help children experience and explore new life-long interests that they may never have had a chance to experience without a mentor to guide

A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. In August of last year, the Sheridan Police Department received a report of a sexual assault that had taken place at a hotel in Sheridan. …

The University of Wyoming has announced that their IMPACT 307 program will host “Building a Wide Moat,” a new “Lunch and Learn” series webinar from noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18.  The free webinar will be presented by the Assistant Director of IMPACT 307, Monica Patten. According to the university, this webinar will focus on the …

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Prime Contractor, will be closing the existing bridge of the current bridge project located just east of the town of Ranchester on US 14. While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Senior Public Relations Specialist Laura Dalles told listeners the bridge will be closed to all traffic …

In preparation for the flood season, Sheridan County Emergency Management has set out sandbag sites for residents who may require some extra flood prevention.  While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell informed listeners of the locations the sites can be found before the predicted storm this

A bench trial has been scheduled for December 5 and 6 of this year in 4th Judicial District Court in Sheridan in the civil case – Valentine et al. vs. Sheridan County School District #2. The bench trial was scheduled during a hearing this week before District Court Judge Darci Phillips. The lawsuit pertains to …

An arraignment hearing was held in 4th Judicial District Court Thursday for 39-year-old Jack Kekich of Sheridan. Kekich is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and battery. He pleaded not guilty to both of the charges at Thursday’s hearing. District Court Judge Darci Phillips scheduled a #4 stack three-day jury trial for August 1. …

The Sheridan County Commission has approved a grant application request from the Sheridan County Historic Preservation Commission to secure funds for the First Congregational United Church of Christ National Register of Historic Places nomination. Kristin Campbell, chair of the historic preservation commission, spoke to the county commission about the