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Johnson County Approves CMAQ Contract

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) contract at their last meeting. County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer brought the contract before the commission, saying the cost was more than originally budgeted for, but that funds were available in his budget for the increase in cost. According to

February 24, 2022

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Buffalo Council Hears Request for Klondike Speed Change

The Buffalo City Council, in the Oral/Written Comments portion of their recent meeting agenda, got a request from resident Dennis Thorson about changing the speed limit on Klondike Road. Thorson explained his request, saying the county commission had directed him to discuss the issue with the council. No action was taken by the council, but …

February 24, 2022

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JCHC Board Updated on COVID, Employment

The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center were updated on COVID numbers, staffing challenges and employment issues during the Chief of Staff report at their meeting Wednesday night. Dr. Mark Schueler, speaking on behalf of absent chief of staff Dr. Ryan Ludwig, said the facility has seen fewer COVID cases during …

February 24, 2022

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Tongue River Middle School Principal To Shoot Free Throws For WY Special Olympics

The free throw line in basketball is also referred to as the charity stripe, and one Sheridan County School Principal will be standing at the line for charity. As part of a friendly fundraising battle, Jeff Jones, who is the principal at Tongue River Middle School in Ranchester, will take to the court Friday (February …

February 24, 2022

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Pokes fall at CSU / Cowgirls Host UNLV Tonight / State Wrestling Open Friday

BRONC / LADY BRONC HOOPS – The Bronc and Lady Bronc basketball teams close out the regular season tomorrow night hosting Casper Kelly Walsh game times are 5:30 and 7:00 and you can hear the action live on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM. 1-A – 2-A REGIONAL HOOPS – The Big Horn and Tongue River …

February 24, 2022

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Council Approves Amendment to Project Partnership Agreement With ACOE

A cost increase adjustment for the Army Corps of Engineers 1135 Ecosystem Restoration Project was an item of consideration during Tuesday night’s Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Council Approves Amendment to Project Partnership Agreement With ACOE City Engineer Hanns Mercer, during a presentation to the

February 24, 2022

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Governor Gordon Recognizes Nationwide RISE Award Winner

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recognized the selection of Newcastle Middle School Paraprofessional Keeley Anderson as the 2022 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees national awardee during a ceremony in Newcastle Wednesday. Gordon joined Superintendent of Public Instruction Brian Schroeder at the ceremony, which included U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel

February 24, 2022

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Sheridan County Resident Deaths Attributed to COVID-19

The Wyoming Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed the deaths of two Sheridan County residents attributed to COVID-19. Two older adult women died earlier this month. Both were hospitalized and neither was not known to have had health conditions known to put people at higher risk of severe illness. This brings the total number of …

February 24, 2022

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Wrestling: 4A East Regional Championship Matches At Sheridan 2/19/22

Video highlights of the 2022 Wyoming 4A East Regional Championship matches held at Sheridan High School. Lower Weight Classes: Video: Sheridan Media 0:08 – 0:59 106 Pounds: Isael Beal (Cheyenne Central) vs. Cody Inman (Sheridan) 1:00 – 2:56 113 Pounds: Isaac Roybal (Cheyenne East) vs. Wyatt Weiss (Cheyenne Central) 2:57 – 4:50 120 Pounds: Kolten

February 24, 2022

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House bill updates

House bill 0089 has passed out of the House Minerals, Business & Economic Development committee on a vote of 8-1. This bill proposes adding language to Wyoming statute authorizing the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to plug a well, prohibit drilling or regulate production if an owner or producer has more than $2 million in …

February 23, 2022

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