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Sheridan College Sets Budget For 2025-26 Fiscal Year

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan College has its budget set for the new fiscal year, but is also starting to prepare for the time when there’s less funding coming in. At Tuesday’s meeting (July 15th), the College Board of Trustees approved its operating budget of almost $38.2 million, which includes a $990-thousand surplus. The budget …

July 17, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Approves NIL Resolution

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has voted to approve a Resolution to keep amateur sports as amateur at the high school level. The question is whether or not to allow Wyoming athletes to pursue Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) deals while still in high school. The Wyoming High School Athletics Association (WHSAA) …

July 17, 2025

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EMS Agreement Amendment

News – Sheridan Media In November of 2022, the City of Sheridan and Sheridan County entered into a joint agreement with Wyoming Regional EMS, LLC for emergency medical services. City Attorney Brad Thimmesch, at this week’s Sheridan City Council study session, said that all of the parties involved met earlier this year to discuss Wyoming …

July 17, 2025

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Downtown Design Standards

News – Sheridan Media Officials with the City of Sheridan are inviting people to their table at the Third Thursday event in downtown Sheridan to learn about a City initiated project. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Downtown Design Standards As a means to protect the historic character and vibrancy of downtown Sheridan, the  City …

July 17, 2025

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SCSD#2 Board Meets, Approves Budget

News – Sheridan Media At the Monday, July 14, Sheridan County School District #2 Board of Trustees meeting, sports teams and coaches were recognized. Assistant track coach Chuck Walters, talked about the state championship boys outdoor track team in the absence of Coach Taylor Kelting, who could not attend the meeting. Several of the track …

July 16, 2025

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Last Day for Applications for Ucross Residency Program

News – Sheridan Media Today is the last day to apply for a spring 2026 residency at Ucross, the premier artist foundation. Those wishing to apply have until 11:59 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, July 15. At Ucross, they foster the creative spirit in working artists by providing uninterrupted time and space. Each Fellow receives a …

July 16, 2025

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Game and Fish urges anglers to adjust practices for fish safety

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is alerting the public that due to summer temperatures across Wyoming, some of the state’s streams and rivers are flowing at warmer temperatures. Game and Fish asks anglers to adjust fishing practices during the state’s hottest stretch of summer. Warmer water temperatures can affect fish

July 16, 2025

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Sheridan Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor Charges

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan man changed his plea on two felony charges at a hearing Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor Charges On February 24, 2025, the Sheridan Police Department was notified that an 11-year-old female …

July 16, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Adopts FY2026 Budget

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has adopted their budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year. After a presentation on the proposed budget by District Business Manager Connie Gay, the board voted to accept the budget for the coming year. She gave the total appropriation for the year. According to the Budget Resolution, …

July 16, 2025

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WYDOT Gives Latest Info on Buffalo Main Street Project

News – Sheridan Media In a release issued Tuesday, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) gave the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street Project as of July 15. On South Main Street from the Bypass Road to Interstate 25, Croell is expected to begin paving the wear course in this section on Thursday, July …

July 16, 2025

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