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Bandshell Renovation

News From SheridanMedia.com The Kendrick Park Bandshell may soon be getting a makeover as the Sheridan City Council will be considering the bid award for the bandshell renovation project at their upcoming meeting Monday night. City Engineer Hanns Mercer says staff is recommending Council award the bid to Dick Anderson Construction for the total amount

December 17, 2021

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Barrasso Addresses Rising Crime in Democrat Run Cities

News From SheridanMedia.com U.S Senator John Barrasso (WY-R) spoke on the Senate floor Thursday about the rising crime in America’s Democrat run cities. Barrasso said Americans want safe communities – they want Democrats and all Americans to stop coddling criminals, to stand for public safety, and to stop this reckless Democrat war on police. Senator

December 17, 2021

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JCSD1 Administration Monitoring TikTok Threat

News From SheridanMedia.com A possible threat to schools across the country is being taken seriously by local administration in the Johnson County School District and local law enforcement. A letter was sent out Thursday afternoon to parents to make them aware of a TikTok challenge concerning school safety and to ask them to monitor their …

December 17, 2021

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SPD leadership debunk popular myths of local law enforcement

News From SheridanMedia.com As long as there has been law enforcement, myths and assumptions have been linked to the practice. Some myths are unbelievable enough to be easily dismissed while other myths linger, sometimes for decades.  Leadership and officers within the Sheridan Police Department are no strangers to the myths and assumptions that can and

December 16, 2021

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Civic Theatre Guild and WYO Theater announce auditions for First Date

News From SheridanMedia.com The WYO Theater and Civic Theatre Guild are excited to announce the ‘21-22 co-production, First Date, a Musical Comedy by Austin Winsberg.   Directed by Kelly Miller-Smart with music direction by Amanda Patterson the show will be presented in the Mars Theater at the WYO Performing Arts & Education Center and will run

December 16, 2021

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Job opportunities with Sheridan County

News From SheridanMedia.com Sheridan County Commissioner Christi Haswell and Commission Chair Nick Siddle appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program to update residents on construction, housing and announce two open employment opportunities available.  One position is available in the Clerk of District Court Office. This position, deputy district

December 16, 2021

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Governor Unveils ARPA Proposals to Support a Thriving Wyoming

News From SheridanMedia.com Governor Mark Gordon today unveiled his proposals for the use of the first round of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. In a letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, the Governor recommends dedicating just under $500 million in funds to a range of programs and investments. Wyoming will

December 16, 2021

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Mikesell-Potts Has ‘Busy Year’

News From SheridanMedia.com The Mikesell-Potts Recreation Area at Lake DeSmet, owned and operated by Johnson County, had a busy year, according to County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer. Pehringer gave an end-of-the-year report to the county commission at their recent meeting, touching on their tree program which has planted 100 trees there

December 16, 2021

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School Board Approves Extending COVID Leave

News From SheridanMedia.com The Board of Trustees for Johnson County School District #1 voted to extend COVID-related leave for district employees through the end of the school year. Superintendent Charles Auzqui brought the request before the board at this week’s meeting. Auzqui said there is still funding for the program through the Wyoming Department

December 16, 2021

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Water Tutorial Meeting Draws Good Crowd

News From SheridanMedia.com A tutorial meeting organized by the Johnson County Commission to discuss water rights, issues, and explain the complex nature of them was held Wednesday night in Buffalo. About 25 people attended to hear from and ask questions of County Planner Jim Waller, Clear Creek Conservation District Manager Zach Byrum, ans Amelia

December 16, 2021

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