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Sheriff urges caution as scammers target online shoppers with fake product websites

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Sheriff Levi Dominguez appeared on Public Pulse to alert the public about a familiar scam that’s resurfacing in Sheridan County. A sophisticated scheme involving fraudulent websites is targeting online shoppers. The sites advertise everything from large boats to basic gardening tools — but they’re a front for

June 27, 2025

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Buffalo Main Street Project Update for June 25

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has released the latest update on the Buffalo Main Street reconstruction project, as of June 25. On North Main Street from Hart Street to the I-90 interchange, paving of the wearing course will begin Monday, June 30. Watch for traffic control, lane closures, and heavy …

June 27, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Makes Appointments to Parks & Recreation Board

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners discussed applicants for appointment to the County Parks and Recreation Board. Motions were made to fill three positions open on the board. Both Rob Forester and Alexander Mock will serve three-year terms from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. A motion was made to appoint Terry Weitzel …

June 27, 2025

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JCHC Board OK’s Capital, Fiscal Budgets for 2026

News – Sheridan Media The Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center (JCHC) has approved and accepted their budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. The board discussed their Capital Budget for needed expenditures for the fiscal year, approving about $834,000 as well as an $50,000 contingency. The contingency fund is for CEO Luke …

June 27, 2025

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SOS Announces Top Election Integrity Attorneys for Defense of Landmark Proof of Citizenship Bill

News – Sheridan Media In response to a federal lawsuit challenging Wyoming House Bill 156, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of Wyoming residency to register to vote, Secretary of State Chuck Gray announced the appointment of Mark Meuser and Michael Columbo of the California-based Dhillon Law Group, as well as Scott Gessler …

June 27, 2025

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Special Exemptions Resolution

News – Sheridan Media Details of a resolution allowing for the Sheridan City Council to grant special exemptions to property owners affected by a recently approved zoning ordinance were presented at this week’s Council study session. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Special Exemptions Resolution On April 7, the City Council approved

June 27, 2025

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A Sheridan couple’s legacy of public service will live on through new UW professorship 

News – Sheridan Media University of Wyoming Director of Institutional Communications Chad Baldwin said a generous gift to UW has established the Stewart Family Professorship in Public Service in the School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies, specifically to advance public service work for students and faculty at UW. C. Baldwin According

June 26, 2025

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Winter Count Program at Fort Phil Kearny

News – Sheridan Media On July 2, at 6 p.m. Fort Phil Kearny will present the first of the summer programs by the three Native American Student Interpretive Rangers. The first program will be given by Abigail Zenner, who is Eastern Dakota, and will feature the Buffalo Calendar, Winter Counts. The program is free and …

June 26, 2025

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Local 501(c)(3)s awarded $80K in grants, allowing nonprofits to thrive in Sheridan and Johnson Counties

News – Sheridan Media For over 35 years, the Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) has connected donors with causes that matter, helping communities thrive. WYCF has distributed more than $120 million to charitable organizations across Wyoming, supporting projects and initiatives that make a lasting impact. The Sheridan-Johnson Local Board at the WYCF has

June 26, 2025

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Wyoming loves the library

News – Sheridan Media During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Sheridan County Library System Community Engagement Manager Cassie Stone said she’s proud to live in the Cowboy State, which shows the highest numbers of library interaction per capita. Wyoming loves its libraries and it shows according to Stone. C. Stone In 2022, Wyoming

June 26, 2025

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