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Johnson County Approves JCTA Employees for Health Plan

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners considered and then approved a request from the Johnson County Tourism Association to allow their employees to utilize the county’s employee health insurance program. County Clerk Jackie Camino said that JCTA Board President Jody Sauers had asked about the possibility. According to discussions at

June 18, 2023

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Buffalo Police Make Arrest for Stolen Vehicle

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his update to the city council at their last meeting, said officers had made an arrest on a stolen vehicle report from another state. Bissett said the month of May was a busy one for the department. Bissett also reported that officers performed alcohol and …

June 18, 2023

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Bull Rider Wyatt Phelps Of Sheridan College Places 4th At 2023 College National Finals Rodeo

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan College bull-rider is among the best in the country. Despite riding only 1-of-4 bulls successfully, it was enough for Wyatt Phelps to place 4th overall at the 2023 College National Finals Rodeo in Casper. Phelps scored 85.5 points in round 2, which ended up winning the round. He was …

June 18, 2023

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Former Colstrip, MT Police Officer Sentenced To Prison For Sexting With Minor

News – Sheridan Media A former Colstrip, Montana Police officer has landed himself behind bars after admitting to instructing a teenage girl to send pictures and videos of herself in a sexual manner. Forty-nine year old Hossein Cristiano Luigi Borhan was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, …

June 17, 2023

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The History of the Town of Ulm

News – Sheridan Media Ulm, Wyoming, started as a railroad town, and was a thriving community for many years. The name Ulm was chosen by a lottery and a German railroad worker submitted the name of his hometown in Germay. Loosely translated the name means ‘wide spot in the road.’ Here is the story of …

June 17, 2023

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Budget Resolution on Council’s Agenda

News – Sheridan Media The 2024 fiscal year budget will be considered by the Sheridan City Council Monday night in the form of a budget resolution. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger says there will be a public hearing on the resolution prior to the Council’s vote. Mayor Rich Bridger The Council will also be considering a …

June 17, 2023

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Wyoming Federal Court News

News – Sheridan Media A number of sentence hearings recently occurred in Federal Court in Wyoming. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Wyoming Federal Court Sentences U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced 31-year-old Rondell Baker of Gillette to 44 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams

June 17, 2023

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Rooted in Wyoming Name New Executive Director

News – Sheridan Media Rooted in Wyoming, is excited to announce David Johnson as its new Executive Director. He brings vast experience in agriculture, plant breeding, agricultural policy, international research and development, and business management. Originally from Nebraska, David has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Science in

June 16, 2023

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WY US Representative Harriet Hageman Calls Proposed US BLM Rule Harmful To Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming US Representative Harriet Hageman has a similar viewpoint to that of Governor Mark Gordon when it comes to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health’s proposed rule. In late March, the U.S. BLM announced its intent to protect intact landscapes, restore degraded habitat and make management

June 16, 2023

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Retaining county employees a topic during budget discussions

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Commissioners Tom Ringley and Lonnie Wright spoke on the budgeting process during an appearance on Sheridan Media’s public Pulse.  According to the commissioners, the board has met with the department heads and reviewed line items. But some department heads returned, asking for the commission’s help in retaining

June 16, 2023

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