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SCBCC Issues Reminder on Fire Safety and Fireworks

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On June 29, the Sheridan County Board of County Commissioners (SCBCC) issued a fire safety reminder. While much of the west is dry, central Sheridan County remains an emerald island of green for now and fire restrictions are not implemented. It is still summer, and everyone needs to be careful …

July 1, 2026

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Sheridan Post 7 Jets sweep Riverton Raiders

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan Post 7 Jets downed the Riverton Raiders 5-4 and 13-9 at Ernie Rotellini Field Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The first game was tied at 4-all going into the bottom of the seventh when Will Dominguez hit a walk-off double RBI. Blake Ligocki got the win on the mound. …

July 1, 2026

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Little Mountain Road Temporary Closure

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Bighorn National Forest (BNF) has announced that Little Mountain Road 12, located on Medicine Mountain, will be temporarily closed to motorized vehicles from the parking area gate to the cattleguard above the Medicine Wheel between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on July 10. Foot traffic will be allowed during

June 30, 2026

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Buffalo Council Discusses Itinerant Vendor Permit Issue

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo’s City Council has had discussions with Itinerant business owners over the scale of permit fees to operate within the City of Buffalo, and has considered adopting a new fee schedule to make them more affordable. At the city council’s last meeting, a number of vendors were in attendance to

June 30, 2026

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Jo Co Emergency Management Requests Closures for Exercise

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator James Cataline spoke to the county commission at their last meeting to ask for closures of county buildings for an exercise he wanted to perform. He explained further. During discussion about the closure on August 7, County Clerk Jackie Camino said she was

June 30, 2026

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SPD Reminds People to be Vigilant for Potential Scams

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During the course of Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, the Sheridan Police Department Dispatch received several reports of a scam involving a Sgt. Wright. According to the SPD, Sgt. Wright is claiming to be a staff member of the SPD, and he was calling to inform the recipients …

June 30, 2026

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Sheridan Commission Adopts Wildland Fire Management Plan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered adopting the 2026 Annual Wildland Fire Management Operation Plan during their last regular meeting. County Fire Warden Chris Thomas discussed the plan with the commission. According to the document, the agreement covers lands in Sheridan, Johnson, and Campbell

June 30, 2026

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History: The Plains Infantry

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” When one thinks of the army during the Plains Indian Wars, they tend to think of the Cavalry. Romantic images of soldiers galloping into the fray, sabers flashing, is a staple in Western movies. But the infantry also played their part in the Indian wars. However, on the western plains, …

June 29, 2026

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2026 Parkman Daze

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Parkman hosted its annual Parkman Daze at the Parkman Bar and Grill Saturday, June 27, 2026. The celebration included a parade and the American Legion Post #7 Drum and Bugle Corps playing several songs outside the bar. A new twist this year was the U.S. Army Reserve 917th Movement Control …

June 29, 2026

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Summer Showdown Night 1

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Brennon Weight, LaMoure, N.D., (28) won the 25-lap Wissota Midwest Modified Feature at Sheridan Speedway during the annual Sumer Showdown Friday. The top six finishers of the feature qualified for the 40-lap Summer Showdown the following night with the winner taking home $10,000. The other top six

June 29, 2026

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