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Governor Commends Senate President Biteman for Expanding Educational Opportunities for Pre-K-12 Students

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Governor Mark Gordon commended State Senate President Bo Biteman today for his leadership in advancing House Bill 199 – The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act – which expands educational opportunities for Wyoming Pre-K-12 students.  At a media gathering today the Governor lauded the landmark piece of

March 4, 2025

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Barrasso, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Local Radio Freedom Act

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire introduced the “Local Radio Freedom Act”. The bipartisan resolution declares that Congress should not impose new taxes or fees on locally owned radio stations. According to information from Senator Barrasso’s office, the resolution also

March 4, 2025

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Free Parkinson’s Educational Opportunities Available Through UW-Led Program

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” According to the Parkinson Association of the Rockies, there are an estimated 18,500 individuals in Colorado and Wyoming living with Parkinson’s, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nervous system. It’s the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the United States, after

March 4, 2025

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SCSD#2 Farm to School

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At the Monday, March 3 SCSD#2 board meeting, Leslie Haberkern, SCSD#2 food services director, gave a report to the board about the Farm to School and the Ranch to School program. She added they have had multiple visits from Wyoming Department of Education, and the State Nutrition Director has come

March 4, 2025

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SCSD#2 Trustees Recognize Schiffer School

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” There were several recognitions at the Monday, March 3, SCSD#2 Board of Trustees meeting. Mike Swan, Principal of J.C. Schiffer School, talked about his students and staff. Other recognitions, SHS Principal Scott Cleland talked about the National Merit finalists, Lucy Brock, Jackson Gaskill and Delenn

March 4, 2025

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Governor Mark Gordon Vetoes First 4 Bills From 2025 WY Legislative Session

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a number of bills into law and let a few go into law without his signature, but now he has issued his first four vetoes of this year’s Legislative session. The Governor exercised his veto authority on a bill that would potentially require women …

March 4, 2025

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Election Integrity Agenda

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Legislature has passed House Bill 156, which will require proof of U.S. citizenship and proof of Wyoming residency to register to vote in Wyoming. HB 156 was the number one priority of Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s Election Integrity Agenda that he announced in December of 2024, prior

March 3, 2025

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Zoning Ordinance Considered on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” An ordinance establishing proposed changes and amendments to the M-1 zoning district and the creation of a M-2 zoning district within the City of Sheridan was tabled by the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting on October 21, 2024. The ordinance was tabled to allow more time for public …

March 3, 2025

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WYDOT to Begin Repair of Retaining Wall on US 16 West of Buffalo

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation will soon begin repair of a retaining wall on US 16 West of Buffalo. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. WYDOT to Begin Repair of Retaining Wall on US 16 West of Buffalo A contract was awarded by WYDOT to Oftedal Construction in an …

March 3, 2025

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Johnson County Seeks Input for 2025 Land Use Plan Update

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County is in the process of reviewing and updating their Land Use Plan, and is asking for public input to help guide development in the county over the next 10 to 15 years. According to a release from County Planner Jim Waller, the intent of the survey is to …

March 3, 2025

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