The Cloud Peak Storage Planned Unit Development Rezone was approved on second reading by the Sheridan City Council at their most recent meeting. City Community Development Director Wade Sanner says the applicant, System Land, LLC  is requesting to rezone 4.5 acres from B-1 business district to a PUD on property located at 2351 West 5th …

The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) has joined the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) and the Wyoming School Boards Association (WSBA) to support “Take Your Elected Official to School Month.” The SBE recognizes the vital role towns, counties, and the state play in bringing a quality education to Wyoming’s children and youth. Take Your

Harriet Hageman, who is running against incumbent Liz Cheney for Wyoming’s lone seat in the US House of Representatives, spoke at a town hall event in Buffalo Tuesday to answer questions and meet with local voters. In an interview with Sheridan Media before the event, Hageman was asked how she felt about the comment made …

Two adults and three children were able to safely evacuate when a fire started in their mobile home near Sheridan College. According to Sheridan Fire and Rescue, a call came in just before 11pm on Tuesday (March 8th) regarding a fire on the 2800 block of Coffeen Avenue. When crews arrived a few minutes later, …

House Bill 0089 has made it through both the House and the Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature.  House Bill 0089 proposes adding language to Wyoming State Statute 30‑5‑104. That statute defines the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission powers, duties and regulations. The added language would give the commission the authority to plug a

Helen Laumann and Carrie Edinger Helen Laumann has spent many years and hiked many miles researching and documenting the Tie Flume in the Bighorn Mountains. She presented a program on the Tie Flume at the Sheridan County Last Trust/ Hub Explore History Program on Tuesday, March 8 at the WYO. Laumann presented a slide show …

Beginning in early April, Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species check stations across Wyoming will resume seasonal operations. All boaters must stop when coming upon an AIS inspection station, according to Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt.  AIS, specifically zebra and quagga mussels, pose a risk to the ecosystems of

The Johnson County Cemetery District Board has again voted to keep the $400 Saturday Burial Fee. During their regular meeting Tuesday, the board was presented with another 1,000-plus signatures from community members that want to see the fee rescinded, bringing the total number of signatures to well over 1,400 according to discussions. Board member Craig

The Arts at Sheridan College will present Jazz at Sheridan College at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts. The show will feature guest soloist Dr. Scott Jeppesen, saxophone (Montana State University-Billings), and will be directed by the Sheridan College Director of Bands and Jazz Studies Dr. …

Johnson County’s acceptance of a $22.7 million tax settlement with Carbon Creek/US Realm is good news for the county’s special districts, who have had some pretty tight budgets in the last few years. During a special meeting Tuesday, the commission agreed to a settlement for the company to pay an up-front amount of $10 million, …