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Sheridan Co Commission OKs 2024-25 Budget Amendment

News – Sheridan Media A second budget amendment for the fiscal year 2024-25 Sheridan County Budget has been approved by the county commission. County Clerk/Budget Officer Eda Schunk-Thompson explained why the amendment was needed. Thompson said the amendment was further delayed due to the need for publication in the local newspaper. No comment was offered

October 1, 2025

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Buffalo Council Shifts Gears on Semiquincentennial Project

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council voted to replace one proposed project for next year’s semiquincentennial celebration with another proposed project. The original project, put forth by the Semiquincentennial Committee earlier this year, was to build a dog park on city lands in honor of the 250th Birthday of the United States. Mayor Shane

October 1, 2025

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Sheridan High School Teacher Helps School Win $50,000 For Welding Program

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan High School welding teacher has welded his way into getting new equipment for the school. Clayton Christensen was named one of 25 nationwide skilled trade teacher prize winners of the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools for this year. The prize of $50-thousand is an annual award from Harbor Freight, …

October 1, 2025

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Registrations Now Open for 30th Annual Sheridan Christmas Stroll

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local businesses to register for the 30th Annual Sheridan Christmas Stroll, themed “30 Years of Strolling.” Businesses must submit registrations by Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to be included in all event promotions and marketing. Registration is available online at  the

October 1, 2025

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Medical Episode May Have Led to Fatal Crash Sunday

News – Sheridan Media Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive 79-year-old female driver, who was later pronounced deceased. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver experienced a medical episode that led to the crash. The identity of the driver will be released at the discretion of the Sheridan County Coroner’s Office. There is no further

September 30, 2025

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First Amendment Rights

News – Sheridan Media Which freedom or right is not protected by the First Amendment?  That was the Sheridan Media Poll Question last week.  Out of the 209 people who voted, 132 got it right.  Here are the final voting results: The right to a fair trial 132 votes The right to petition the government 53 votes …

September 30, 2025

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Two bears captured and relocated in Cody Region

News – Sheridan Media After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated two grizzly bear cubs (one male/one female) on Sept. 21.  Game and Fish report the grizzly bears were captured on private land for frequenting a residence after multiple hazing attempts failed to …

September 30, 2025

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Sheridan College to present Yaz tribute Oct. 4

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan College will honor the legacy of British synth-pop duo Yaz with a tribute concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts. The concert is free and open to the public. After two years of preparation and hard work, Sheridan College Coordinator …

September 30, 2025

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Comedic musical ‘Hello, Dolly!’ to highlight Premiere at WYO

News – Sheridan Media The WYO Performing Arts and Education Center has announced that Hello, Dolly! will Premiere the WYO Theater on Saturday, Oct. 18, in Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the curtain at 7 p.m. Widely considered one of the most enduring musical comedies of all time, Hello, Dolly! is filled with …

September 30, 2025

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Governor Gordon Joins Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Launch Policies Bolstering Wyoming Coal Production

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY), along with miners from the Powder River Basin and Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman, joined Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Under Secretary of Energy Preston Griffin III in launching policies to unshackle America’s energy

September 30, 2025

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