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UW Releases New Findings on the Economic Impact of Agriculture in Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media In 2021, agricultural production contributed over $2.5 billion to the economy in Wyoming. This is according to a new publication by the University of Wyoming Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. According to information from the UW Extension, the total includes direct farm-gate sales from 11 agricultural industries and

December 5, 2023

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City Council Approves Winter Rodeo Resource Allocation and Second Reading of Ordinance to Rezone Properties on Dry Ranch Road

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Monday night approved a $5,000 resource allocation for the 2024 Sheridan WYO Winter Rodeo. There are a number of activities scheduled for the winter rodeo with the featured event being skijoring, which will take place February 10 at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds. The Council

December 5, 2023

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Food Bank Of Wyoming Finds Success In 2023 Despite Challenges

News – Sheridan Media Food Bank of Wyoming is finding new ways to meet the rising food needs of our neighbors across the state. Despite dealing with inflation, supply chain issues, and increased costs, Food Bank of Wyoming was still able to rise to the challenge and provide nourishing meals across the state as demonstrated …

December 5, 2023

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Morning Sports: December 5, 2023

News – Sheridan Media High School Winter Sports Season Starts Soon: The Wyoming High School Winter Sports Season starts this coming Thursday. In basketball, Sheridan will play 4 teams in 3 days at Riverton. They’ll play the host team on Thursday, and then they’ll also play Rawlins, Jackson and Star Valley…with 2 of those games …

December 5, 2023

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College Football Selection Reaction, Was FSU Robbed? Plus, Mediocre NFL Football

News – Sheridan Media Welcome to the Weekend Sports Wrap Podcast, this week James brings Grant back on to discuss the College Football Playoff selections from FSU being robbed to Alabama sneaking their way back in they cover it all. After that, they discuss some interesting bowl matchups and how the transfer portal and opt-outs …

December 4, 2023

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JCHC DON Reports COVID, ‘No Serious Illnesses’

News – Sheridan Media During the regular Johnson County Healthcare Center hospital board meeting, Director of Nursing Mary Litzel reported that everything was “going okay.” It has been busy at times but “up and down” with admits and discharges overall but a census at that time showed eight patients in the hospital. She reported there …

December 4, 2023

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Buffalo Council Gets Contractor Renewal Update

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council, discussed contractor license renewals, saying he has mailed them out. City Contractor’s Licenses need to be purchased annually from the city for them to legally perform work within the city limits. Mayor Shane Schrader also announced at the meeting …

December 4, 2023

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Jo Co P&Z to Review RFP for Land Use Plan at Tuesday Meeting

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Planning & Zoning Commission will have its regular meeting for December Tuesday evening. The commission is expected to review Request For Proposals (RFP’s) for the update to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as explained by County Planner Jim Waller. Waller said the current land use plan was compiled …

December 4, 2023

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Winners From Buffalo’s Lighted Christmas Parade

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s Lighted Christmas Parade happened over the weekend, kicking off the Holiday shopping season. In addition to many other events during the day, the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Light Up Buffalo fireworks display were the culminating events that evening. Chamber Director Amber Eggers said the parade and events on

December 4, 2023

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Sheridan residents can help with Wreaths Across America on Dec. 16

News – Sheridan Media On National Wreaths Across America Day, more than two million volunteers and supporters will gather to remember, honor and teach at more than 4,000 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad for the brave men and women who served this country in the armed services. Bev Leichtnam and …

December 4, 2023

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