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Gov. Gordon welcomes BLM announcement that adds new tools to fight invasive plants

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon launched an initiative to fight terrestrial invasive species including cheatgrass in 2019. A key tool identified in that initiative is the herbicide Indaziflam. According to the Governor’s Office, here in the Cowboy State, it is used to control cheatgrass, which imperils wildlife, cripples migration

January 5, 2024

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Sheridan Man Sentenced to Prison for Theft

News – Sheridan Media A sentencing hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with multiple felonies. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Man Sentenced to Prison for Theft This past fall, Matthew Anderson was arrested and charged with two counts of felony theft for stealing over …

January 5, 2024

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Reappointments Receive City Council Approval

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council approved a couple of reappointments and one appointment at their regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday night. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger with the details on the reappointments and appointment. Mayor Bridger The appointment of Sasha Johnston to the Sheridan County Attainable Housing Council was

January 5, 2024

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Morning Sports: January 5, 2024

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan HS Basketball: The Sheridan High School boys and girls basketball teams were back on the court yesterday and picked up where they left off after a 2-week break. Playing in Cheyenne, the Broncs beat Green River 65-51, and the Lady Broncs also by GR 60-33. Both teams are back in …

January 5, 2024

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Imagination and education take flight at the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum on Jan. 20

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Military Department has announced that the Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum (WVMM) is inviting the community to soar into the fascinating world of helicopter history during its upcoming Family Fun Day on Jan. 20.  According to a news release from the department, the event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 …

January 4, 2024

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SPD speaks on use of force investigations and training

News – Sheridan Media Police Department Chief Travis Koltiska and Captain Tom Ringley made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to discuss the Sheridan Police Department use of force. According to the Captain, whenever officers employ an amount of force capable of causing injury in the course of effecting an arrest, overcoming resistance, or

January 4, 2024

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Starting 2024 on a healthy path

News – Sheridan Media Many residents are seeking to begin the 2024 year by improving their health.  It’s a common resolution. According to Forbes magazine, improving physical fitness was the number one resolution for those polled by the popular magazine. In fact, fitness won by a 10% margin over the next most popular resolution in …

January 4, 2024

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Liquor License Transfer Approved by Buffalo Council

News – Sheridan Media A retail liquor license transfer request has been approved by the Buffalo City Council. A request was made by DJ’s Liquor Store, LLC d/b/a DJ’s Liquor Store to transfer the license to Fort Kaz, LLC d/b/a DJ’s Liquor Store. Mayor Shane Schrader convened the council into a public hearing in the …

January 4, 2024

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Jo Co Comm Makes Board Appointments

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners, at their regular meeting Tuesday, made appointments to various county boards with open seats, after appointing themselves as liaisons to ancillary boards. Also approved were Lacey Schiffer to the Fair Board; Jody Saures and Clay Miller to the Lodging Tax Board; Jeremiah Wolski to the Planning

January 4, 2024

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County Denies Letter of Support for NE Water Transmission Line

News – Sheridan Media During this week’s regular meeting the Sheridan County Commission voted to not send a Letter of Support for funding to the Wyoming Water Development Commission on the City of Sheridan’s Northeast Transmission Water Main Extension Project. Commissioner Christi Haswell spoke in favor of the project and the Letter of Support while

January 4, 2024

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