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Portuguese Houses Tour Held on Saturday

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In September 1859, Captain W. F. Raynolds, (in the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers) visited the site of an old trading post, at the junction of the north and south forks of the Powder River. He describes it in his notes. “After a ride of about fifteen miles we …

April 29, 2024

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Commission OK’s Repair in Dayton for Centurylink Service

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners have ratified a License Agreement with Centurylink/Lumen for a bored crossing installation/repair work for the Dayton Water Treatment Plant. According to the agreement, the bore will be done on County Road #92, a/k/a Tongue Canyon Road. A letter from Lumen to County

April 28, 2024

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JCTA Gives Update at City/County Meeting

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The end of April and beginning of May were reported to be busy for the Johnson County Tourism Association, according to Board President Jody Sauers, who updated both the Buffalo City Council and Johnson County Commission at the last city/county meeting. Sauers said their new website is close to being

April 28, 2024

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JCHC CEO Reports New CFO Hired

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” At their recent regular meeting, the Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center were told that the facility has hired a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Calvin Carey. Chief Executive Officer Luke Senden reported that the new candidate is scheduled to begin his new position on May 13.

April 28, 2024

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Sheridan Firefighters Put Out Apartment Fire Near Coffeen and South Sheridan Avenue In Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR), Sheridan Police Department (SPD), and Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) responded to a structure fire near the intersection of Coffeen Ave. and S. Sheridan Ave. at 08:36 Saturday morning, April 27, 2024. SFR Engine 2 (E-2) arrived on scene at 08:38 finding a single story, multiple

April 27, 2024

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History: Sheridan Weather Bureau

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Today, we have instant access to what is going to happen weather wise. Radio, television, cell phones and internet give us weather forecasts, up to ten days out, current weather conditions and severe weather alerts, at the touch of a finger. But it wasn’t always that way. In 1907, the …

April 27, 2024

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All Inclusive Playground at Black Tooth Park

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Black Tooth Park in west Sheridan will soon be getting an all inclusive playground if the City Council approves the project. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. All Inclusive Playground at Black Tooth Park City staff is recommending the Council approve the purchase and installation of an

April 27, 2024

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Temporary Climbing Closures in Tensleep Canyon

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Raptor nesting activity in Tensleep Canyon is prompting a voluntary closure of some climbing routes. The nest sites will be monitored throughout the summer and the affected areas are closed effective immediately through August 15. The closure encompasses routes in Valhalla and Moby Dick climbing areas.

April 26, 2024

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Wyoming Sues Biden Administration Over Methane Rule

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming oil and natural gas producers. The suit was recently  filed in the U.S.

April 26, 2024

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Wyoming Game and Fish Commission approves 2024 hunting seasons

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish has announced the Commission met in Riverton April 16-17, to discuss and approve the annual hunting season regulations and quotas. After hearing season presentations and reviewing public comments, the Commission passed the 2024 hunting season regulations and quotas. The finalized

April 26, 2024

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