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Right Road Event at BHS ‘No Cause for Alarm’

News – Sheridan Media An event at Buffalo High School Tuesday (today) is designed to get sophomores and juniors to stay on The Right Road, by experiencing consequences from choices most kids will face during their high school years. According to information provided by The Right Road, students will attend seven stations in the morning …

September 16, 2025

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Lake DeSmet Advisory Board to Discuss North End Access, Private Docks

News – Sheridan Media The Lake DeSmet Advisory Board will have their next meeting this Wednesday, and will have a full agenda to work through. On the agenda is an update on the status of the North End Access Area, an update on the Oedekoven Shoreline Improvement, and a discussion on the private docks at …

September 15, 2025

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Sheridan Commission to Consider FY 2024-25 Budget Amendment #2

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners, at their meeting this Tuesday, will consider a budget amendment, #2, for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Also on the agenda is discussion of the establishment of Penrose County Road; consideration of a vacation of Rapid Creek Road; an equipment use agreement for county-owned signs and barricades; and

September 15, 2025

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JCHC Board Discusses New Employees

News – Sheridan Media The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center discussed with CEO Luke Senden, the new employees that had been hired and those they are still seeking to fill open positions. Senden talked about Dr. Regg Hagge. Senden also said the JCHC has hired a new Operating Room (OR) …

September 15, 2025

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History: Sheridan County’s First Jail

News – Sheridan Media In 1888, the new county of Sheridan decided that it needed a jail. It was located at Burkitt and Whitney on the southwest corner of the lot. The town had already purchased two steel jail cells, so the dimensions of the newly built jail had to accommodate these cells. The first …

September 15, 2025

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Broncs Continue to Roll

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Bronc football team extended their win streak to 46 games Friday night at Homer Scott Field with a resounding win against Natrona 34 to 7. The Broncs will travel to take on Cheyenne East Friday night. (All photos Ron Richter ©)

September 15, 2025

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Chamber of Commerce Welcomes WHS

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Historical Society (WHS) is holding their inaugural conference in Sheridan at the Historic Sheridan Inn this weekend. The conference is in conjunction with their 72nd Annual Membership meeting. Opening the conference on September 12, the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the WHS board members held a

September 14, 2025

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Increase in sage-grouse lek attendance observed

News – Sheridan Media According to Wyoming Game and Fish Department counts, sage-grouse lek attendance rose 11% this spring. Officials attribute the increase to natural population cycles and timely spring moisture that benefited sagebrush habitat. The department reports observers recorded an average of 31 male sage-grouse per active lek, with more than

September 13, 2025

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High Call Volume Delays LIEAP Responses

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has received a large response since opening its priority application season on September 2, 2025. Currently, LIEAP is only accepting applications from priority households: seniors ages 60 and over; families with children five and under; and individuals with disabilities.  All

September 13, 2025

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Elmwood Rezone

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance to rezone property on East 5th Street is an item that will be on the Sheridan City Council’s agenda at their next business meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Elmwood Rezone A rezone request of 31.8 acres of unplatted property located on the 900 block of West 5th …

September 13, 2025

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