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JCSD1 Board Renews Superintendent’s Contract

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At their recent regular meeting, the Johnson County School Board considered the employment contract for Superintendent Charles Auzqui. During the meeting, the board went into Executive Session to discuss his contract and after reconvening the regular meeting they considered the renewal of Auzqui’s

July 21, 2026

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Rezone Request Approved on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Morrison-Maierle, on behalf of property owner Ranch at Twin Buttes, LLC, has submitted a rezone application to the City of  Sheridan for 3.44 acres of property at 940 Covey Run Road in Sheridan. City Planner Kelly Schroeder said the applicant is requesting a rezone from B-1 Business District to a

July 21, 2026

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High Winds Tip Over Vehicles And Cause Damage To Ranchester Area

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Emergency crews were busy when a high wind storm tipped over 2 vehicles and caused some damage in the Ranchester area. According to the Tongue River Fire Department, just after 5:30pm on Sunday, July 19th, crews were dispatched to assist the Wyoming Highway Patrol with a semi-truck that had been …

July 21, 2026

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Candidate forum

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:”  The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee-hosted first candidate forum was held at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center Monday. The unopposed candidates attending were Rene Botten, Clerk of the District Court, Katie Araas, County Treasurer, Korkie Knudtson, County

July 21, 2026

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Candidate Forums Begin

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Night one of the candidate forums at the WYO Theater in downtown Sheridan Monday night featured candidates for Sheridan City Council, County Commissioners and other county positions, contested and uncontested. The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee hosts candidate forums

July 21, 2026

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History: The Cheyenne-Black Hills Stage Line

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” From 1876 until 1887, The Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Line officially known as the Cheyenne and Blackhills Stage and Express Line,was a crucial transportation route between the railroads in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the booming gold mining camps in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The Stagecoach Museum in Lusk,

July 20, 2026

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Jo Co Commission OK’s Homeland Security Grant Agreements

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County’s Commissioners discussed a Wyoming Homeland Security 2025 State Homeland Security Program Grant Agreement with Sheriff Rod Odenbach during their recent meeting. Sheriff Odenbach explained what the grant program will do. The current funding is for Phase II of the project to install

July 20, 2026

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JCSD1 Board Votes to Increase Meal Prices for 2026-27 School Year

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent regular meeting, the Johnson County School Board considered increasing meal prices for the coming school year. According to information in their agenda, meal prices across the board were proposed to increase by 25 cents each, except adult prices, as explained during the meeting. Prices

July 20, 2026

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Viewer Appointed in Sheridan County Vacation, Right-of-Way

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered the appointment of a viewer in a vacation of an alleyway and the alteration of a right-of-way on properties in Sheridan County. The first is the proposed vacation of an alleyway in the Downer Addition. County Engineer Ken Muller spoke about his appointment. The

July 20, 2026

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Street Stock Special at Sheridan Speedway

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wissota Street Stock Special was the marquis race at Sheridan Speedway Sunday. Robert Petroff of Bozeman won from start to finish. He also won his heat race to collect a clean sweep. Sheridan’s Kholin Harmon and Chris Uroszek finished fourth and sixth, Story’s Steven Snyder placed ninth and

July 20, 2026

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