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Sher Co Accepts Extension Office Compensation Agreement

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their Consent Agenda portion of their last meeting, the Sheridan County Commission voted to approve the compensation agreement between the county and the University of Wyoming. According to the agreement, the county extension professional, Emily Swinyer, will assist and encourage the development of

July 7, 2024

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Sheridan Man Arraigned on Sexual Assault Charge

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” An arraignment hearing was recently held in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with first degree sexual assault. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Arraigned on Sexual Assault Charge A not guilty plea was entered by Jerek Ferguson to the charge of first

July 6, 2024

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History: Sibley’s Scouts

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Nearly 150 years ago this week, one of the most thrilling escapes in the history of the Wyoming Indian Wars happened not far from Dayton, Wyoming on the Big Horn Mountains. Texas-born Frederick W. Sibley, a lieutenant in the Second Cavalry, under General Crook, encountered a band of Sioux and …

July 6, 2024

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Buffalo Council Awards Main Street Lighting Contract

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During their recent regular meeting, Buffalo’s City Council voted to award the contract for the lighting on Main Street that will be part of the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Maain Street reconstruction project. City Works Director Keven Silbernagel told to the council that he had

July 6, 2024

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Pretrial Conference Held for Louisiana Man Charged With Multiple Crimes

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A pretrial conference was recently held in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a Louisiana man charged with multiple crimes. District Court Judge Ben Kirven said the trial for Michael Barabin that was scheduled to begin on July 29 will now take place either August 14 or August 26. …

July 6, 2024

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Sheridan County Firefighters Put Out Garage Fire Caused By Fireworks

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Goose Valley Fire Department (GVFD) responded to 10 Chinook Dr. at 9:35pm Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the report of a structure fire. Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputies, Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) personnel, and Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) were dispatched

July 5, 2024

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Rattlesnakes are Out: How to Avoid Them

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Mid-summer is here, and the rattlesnakes are out.  The hot, dry weather means more rattlesnakes are moving into the cool lawns and shady areas near rural houses or in small towns.  Since the grass in the hills is so tall this year, one has to be careful when hiking. Rattlesnake …

July 5, 2024

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Remember to plan for a ride home

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley of the Sheridan Police Department thanked the public as well as the owners and operators of local bars for ensuring the last few years of Sheridan WYO Rodeo celebrations have been safe and fun.  As Sheridan gears-up for another year of good times …

July 5, 2024

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“Bighorn Rendezvous IX” Exhibition at The Brinton Museum

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Brinton Museum in Big Horn, Wyoming presents the exhibition Bighorn Rendezvous IX, featuring new works by 18 award-winning artists, including: Roger Broer (Oglala Lakota; Hill City, SD); Tammy Callens (Driggs, ID); Karen Conduff (Boulder, CO); Donald Demers (S. Berwick, ME); Jessica GarrettLawrence

July 5, 2024

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Jo Co Sheriff Hires New Deputy for Kaycee

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” During the recent Johnson County Commission meeting, Sheriff Rod Odenbach informed the commission that he had hired a new deputy that will help cover Kaycee and southern Johnson County. The commission also made two appointments to two boards during their meeting. Approved was Jeremiah Wolski to fill an

July 5, 2024

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