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Museum at the Bighorns now Open on Mainstreet

News – Sheridan Media Phase 1 of the Museum at the Bighorns is now open. Construction is well on its way on Phase 2 at their new home in the historic Woolworth building in downtown Sheridan. The first exhibit features 171 N. Main Street. There is also a diorama of Sheridan’s Main Street in 1888. …

July 19, 2025

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YMCA: join the team

News – Sheridan Media If you’re looking for a change of pace, the Sheridan County YMCA is looking for full and part time employees.  YMCA Executive Director Liz Cassiday told listeners of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse the organization is looking to hire new employees for both full and part time positions.  Many positions are available. …

July 19, 2025

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UW hosts Summer Mentor Institute for fifth cohort of Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps

News – Sheridan Media The University of Wyoming reports that in late June, UW welcomed a new cohort of educators for its fifth annual Wyoming Teacher-Mentor Corps (WTMC) Summer Mentor Institute. The session brought together mentors from school districts in Sheridan, Cheyenne, Evanston, Hulett, Powell, and beyond. According to the university, participants

July 19, 2025

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Justice Department Opens Application Period for Program to Enhance Tribal Access to National Crime Information Databases

News – Sheridan Media The U.S. Department of Justice announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information.  TAP improves public safety by providing federally recognized Tribes the ability to access and exchange data with

July 19, 2025

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Buffalo Building Inspector Gives End-of-Year Numbers

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council, gave the numbers from his department for the 2025 fiscal year. He said he issued 176 total building permits, but only 12 of those were for new homes. According to Asay, that is slightly fewer new home building permits …

July 18, 2025

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WYDOT Update on Buffalo Main Street Project for July 17

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) issued the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street project as of Thursday, July 17. On South Main Street from the Bypass Road to Interstate 25, paving of the wearing course is expected to begin on Friday, July 18. Expect lane closures, a pilot car, …

July 18, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Updated on Draft Activity Handbook

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board was given the latest information on the district’s draft Activity Handbook by Superintendent Charles Auzqui. He discussed the handbook with the board. Auzqui further explained it is important for the district to have a document in place. According to the draft document, the purpose of the …

July 18, 2025

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Food Conditioned Black Bear Put Down In Yellowstone National Park

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At approximately 5 p.m. July 11, Yellowstone National Park staff lethally removed an adult female black bear following a series of concerning incidents at a backcountry campsite located in the Blacktail Deer Creek drainage in the northern part of the park. On June 7, the bear crushed an unoccupied tent

July 18, 2025

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SCSD#1 Board of Trustees Approves Budget, Student Handbook

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#1 Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, July 16, with a light agenda. The meeting recessed into a public hearing on the budget for the upcoming year, but there was no input from the public on the budget. Resuming the regular meeting, Business Manager Jeremy Smith added, The board approved …

July 18, 2025

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Sheridan is going medieval

News – Sheridan Media The Knights of Valor return to Sheridan on July 26,  for a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. CHAPS Equine Assisted Services Executive Director Kristen Marcus said Saturday, July 26, Sheridan is going medieval.  K. Marcus  Entertainment, food, costumes and many smaller events will be the gold

July 18, 2025

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