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Winter Count Program Held at Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media On Wednesday, July 2 Fort Phil Kearny presented the first of the summer programs by the three Native American Student Interpretive Rangers. Abigail Zenner, who is Eastern Dakota, talked about the Buffalo Calendar, Winter Counts. A good crowd attended the talk. Dave McKee introduced Zenner, and talked about the Student Interpretive

July 4, 2025

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One Person Airlifted From Bighorn Mountains

News – Sheridan Media An elderly lady has recovered after she was not feeling well from being high up in the Bighorn Mountains. At around 11:30pm on Monday (June 30th), the Big Horn County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office received a 911 text, in regards to a 60-year old female who was experiencing symptoms of possible altitude …

July 4, 2025

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Buffalo Council Approves Mayor’s Appointment

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council considered Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation to fill an open position on the Buffalo Tree Board. Mayor Schrader announced his choice. Micah Most is the Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension Educator with the University of Wyoming Extension Office in Buffalo, and will serve the remainder of an

July 4, 2025

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Sheridan County schedules aerial mosquito larvicide application

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Weed and Pest (SCWP) will conduct an aerial mosquito larvicide application on Monday and Tuesday, July 7–8. This is the second of three planned treatments for the summer. During the operation, residents may notice a low-flying fixed-wing aircraft along local rivers and streams. According to Assistant Supervisor

July 4, 2025

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Sheridan Commission OK’s NOI to Vacate Rapid Creek Road

News – Sheridan Media A Resolution for a Notice of Intent (NOI) to vacate a public road known as County Road 85, or Rapid Creek Road in western Sheridan County was considered by the county commission. County Engineer Ken Muller said the petition for the vacation had previously been received by the county and the …

July 4, 2025

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JCSD1 Superintendent Recommends New Kaycee Principal

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County School District #1 Superintendent Charles Auzqui, in a release this week, has given his recommendation to fill the vacant principal position at the Kaycee K-12 School. Auzqui said he will recommend Mrs. Elizabeth Fauber to serve in that position for the 2025-26 school year, saying the recommendation will be …

July 4, 2025

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Fourth of July Celebrations in the Early Days

News – Sheridan Media This Friday is the Fourth of July. Most people look forward to a three-day weekend to spend with family and friends, cook some hamburgers on the grill, and enjoy fireworks to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Independence Day is a federal holiday, commemorating the ratifying of the Declaration of Independence on July …

July 4, 2025

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Wyoming Childcare Provider Startup Grants Close After Receiving Nearly One Hundred Applications

News – Sheridan Media After launching its Childcare Provider Grants in January, the Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare has exhausted all available funds in just two rounds of grantmaking. In total, 25 in-home and center-based providers across the state received $183,450 in funding. The grant program, administered by the Wyoming Community

July 4, 2025

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Measles Case Confirmed in Natrona County

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child from Natrona County. Measles is a highly contagious infection that can cause severe illness. The source of the child’s measles exposure was not identified. This case is the firstreported in Wyoming since 2010. The child …

July 3, 2025

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A dedicated team keeps the WYO Rodeo running 

News – Sheridan Media WYO Rodeo Board of Directors member Casey Terrell is responsible for managing the rodeo’s many volunteers.  Terrell recently appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to highlight the commitment and loyalty of the selfless individuals who take time out of their lives to ensure the WYO Rodeo is not only successful — …

July 3, 2025

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