News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Knowing the weather conditions when traveling is a crucial component to ensuring a safe journey. According to the Department of Transportation, each year 24% of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement and 15% happen during snowfall or sleet. Over 1,300 people are killed and

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Johnson County School Board welcomed their new members and voted in their officers for the coming year during their regular meeting for December Monday night. Attending their first meeting were Daniel Escoz, Benito Maya, Reed Davidson, and McKenzi Wright. After discussion, the board voted to retain

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners for the float competition in this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade. The theme for the 2024 parade was “Christmas A to Z.” This year’s overal winner was the Johnson County YMCA. In the Adult Organization Category, First Place went to Pan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners, during their recent meeting, considered an amendment to a lease agreement they have in place with the Sheridan Sportsman’s Association. Terry Weitzel, Chairman of the County Parks & Recreation Board, explained what the amendment is for. Most of the commissioners

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On average nationwide, police interventions related to domestic violence rise by 20% in December, compared to other months of the year. Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center Advocates Charlie Falkis and Brooke Deitchler made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the increase in cases

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” CHAPS Equine Assisted Services, a group that provides equine services to the Sheridan area, has gratefully announced the non-profit has recently received several generous contributions. According to a release from CHAPS, the organization received $20,000 from Johnson Foundation of the Rockies as well as

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In a presentation to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee on Monday, December 9th, Governor Mark Gordon emphasized the importance of responding to an historically devastating wildfire season. The Governor told the committee his supplemental budget recommendations are in response to

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A jury trial began Monday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with sexual assault. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. On May 4, 2024, Sheridan High School Principal Scott Cleland contacted the Sheridan Police Department to report an alleged sexual relationship

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners have approved a Resolution initiating the process to establish a new county road and to approve a viewer for the procedure. The county road in question is a portion of Penrose Lane, as explained by County Engineer Ken Muller. Muller said if the county accepts the

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved drafting a letter to the State Engineer’s Office asking for them to rescind a years-long requirement for the county to provide an annual report concerning Lake DeSmet. At the commission’s last meeting, Chairman Bill Novotny explained further. Novotny said