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National Police Week remembers those who fell in the line of duty

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Police Department Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to speak on National Police Week beginning Sunday, May 11, through Saturday, May 17. The Captain said it was in 1962 that President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15, as Peace Officers Memorial …

May 8, 2025

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Florida Man Gored By Bison In Yellowstone NP

News – Sheridan Media On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. At approximately 3:15 p.m. in the Lake Village area of the park, a man was gored by a bison after he approached it too closely. The individual sustained minor injuries and …

May 8, 2025

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Grateful hands needed to place flags

News – Sheridan Media First widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, Decoration Day began the tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. Now known as Memorial Day, it gives the US an opportunity as a nation to honor the memory of those who have given …

May 8, 2025

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Lummis, Barrasso Host Veteran’s Telephone Town Hall with VA Secretary Doug Collins

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY) hosted a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday night for Wyoming Veterans. Lummis and Barrasso were joined by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Tim Sheppard from the Wyoming Veterans Commission. During the call, Secretary Collins and the Wyoming

May 8, 2025

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Jo Co Commission OK’s Lake DeSmet Amendment to Agreement

News – Sheridan Media An amendment to the grant agreement between Johnson County and the Wyoming Game & Fish concerning the construction of the new public access at the north end of the lake was approved by the county commission at their Tuesday meeting. Commission Chair Bill Novotny and Lake DeSmet Operations Manager Paul Mavrakis discussed …

May 8, 2025

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WYDOT Buffalo Main St. Update for May 8

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) issued an update on the Buffalo Main Street Project for Thursday, May 8. Paving of downtown Main Street will begin today (Thursday). The west side of Main Street will be closed from Fort Street to Parmalee Street Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 beginning …

May 8, 2025

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Sheridan Man Arraigned on Multiple Charges

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan man was arraigned on multiple charges this week in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Arraigned on Multiple Charges On April 6, 2025, 19-year-old Logan Chivers was arrested by the Sheridan Police Department for allegedly stealing items from a number of vehicles

May 8, 2025

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Cooperative Agreement Reached Between WYDOT and the City of Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media A cooperative agreement between the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the City of Sheridan for a federal project consisting of ADA upgrades and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Brundage Lane and Big Horn Avenue was approved by the Sheridan City Council this week. City Public Works …

May 8, 2025

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Buffalo Mayor Proclaims May 6-12 as Nurses Week

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader, during the city council meeting Tuesday evening, made a proclamation designating this week, May 6-12, as Nurses Week in the city. Mayor Schrader, before reading the proclamation, spoke about nurses in general and explained why they are special to him. Schrader encouraged residents to celebrate registered

May 8, 2025

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The knights return to Sheridan 

News – Sheridan Media On July 26, The Knights of Valor are returning to compete in Sheridan during a one day medieval festival to benefit CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. Returning this year will be The Knights of Valour. This team of jousters have been featured on History Channel and Tilt TV, led by Captain Shane …

May 7, 2025

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