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Lash steps into game warden coordinator role in the Big Horn Basin

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody Region has announced Kyle Lash as the new game warden coordinator. Lash stepped into the role last month, succeeding Scott Werbelow, who retired after 33 years of service to the department. According to the department, in his new position, Lash will oversee game wardens …

October 18, 2025

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Federal Food Benefits On Pause During Government Shutdown

News – Sheridan Media Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP beneficiaries will not be issued their November food benefits until federal funding is restored. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help low-income households buy the food they need for good health. During state fiscal year 2025 (July 1,

October 18, 2025

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Missing Person Kyle Ellis’ Remains Found in Park County

News – Sheridan Media In August of 2025, the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the Park County Sheriff’s Office and was advised human remains had been found on public land west of Cody, Wyoming and their investigation led them to believe the human remains may be of Kyle Ellis. A missing person report …

October 18, 2025

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3rd Thursdays Wrap a Busy Summer Downtown

News – Sheridan Media Executive Director of the Downtown Sheridan Association Zoila Perry told Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse that 3rd Thursday has experienced one of its busiest years yet. Widely regarded as one of the DSA’s most successful events, 3rd Thursdays bring together live music, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations and

October 18, 2025

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Beulah Bridge Closed to Traffic Due to Damage From Oversized Load

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation is reporting a westbound bridge on I-90 near the town of Beulah Wyoming was hit by an oversized load the evening of October 15, 2025. A low-boy truck and trailer unit carrying a forklift struck the underside girders and support braces of the Beulah bridge located …

October 18, 2025

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Finalists for Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge Announced

News – Sheridan Media Energy Capital Economic Development (ECED) and Gillette College announced the five finalists for the third annual $50,000 Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge. Two of the five finalists are from Sheridan.  Daniel and Jenny Berens, created and patented Hen Hub, a smart-home device for backyard chicken coops that allows homeowners to

October 18, 2025

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Rev It Up: 3-Poles Adds State-Funded Obstacle Course for Riders

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell announced that construction has been completed on a new obstacle course for ATVs, dirt bikes and side-by-sides at 3-Poles Recreation Area north of Sheridan. The county-approved riding area north of Sheridan operates under an agreement with the Public Land Users Committee (PLUC) and has

October 18, 2025

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Game and Fish Launches Annual Hunter Harvest Survey

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking hunters to share how their season went. Beginning Oct. 16, roughly 70,000 antelope, deer, and elk hunters will receive the agency’s annual harvest survey, with more surveys to follow as licenses are sold. According to Game and Fish, the department uses the responses …

October 17, 2025

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Chamber Holds Manufacturing Month Tour at Sheridan College

News – Sheridan Media MFG Day, or Manufacturing Day, is a grassroots movement to celebrate modern manufacturing careers. It is celebrated on the first Friday in October. However, Teresa Detimore, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO, said the Chamber decided to extend their tours throughout the entire month of October. As a part of the …

October 17, 2025

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Buffalo Introduces Flat Contractor License Rate While Bonds Increase

News – Sheridan Media The City of Buffalo is updating its contractor licensing, increasing fees and bonds to meet industry and regulatory standards. Buffalo City Clerk/Treasurer Julie Silbernagel called into Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to clarify these changes and explain the motivation behind them.  J. Silbernagel  Along with the introduction of a

October 17, 2025

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