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Several Items Discussed at Clearmont Town Council

News – Sheridan Media The Clearmont town council met on Monday, Feb. 20, with one guest, Sheriff Dominguez. Mayor Chris Schock discussed the WAM conference he attended and reported on the progress of Well #3. He discussed the repayment for DWSRF #226, and said he talked to Governor Mark Gordron, president of SLIB, and on …

February 22, 2023

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City of Sheridan announces snow alert until further notice

News – Sheridan Media This morning, the City of Sheridan declared a snow alert, effective immediately. According to Sheridan’s Director of Public Works, Hanns Mercer, crews will be removing snow from curb to curb on streets marked as an emergency snow route. Due to the harsh weather conditions resulting in a large amount of precipitation, …

February 22, 2023

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High School Regional Hoops Open Thursday / Girls State Wrestling Starts Thursday the Boys Start Friday / Cowboys Drop a Home game to Utah State

News – Sheridan Media STATE WRESTLING – The girls all class Wyoming state wrestling championships get underway tomorrow in Casper, the boys state tournament will start Friday morning. NORDIC SKIING – The Wyoming state Nordic ski championships will start Friday in Jackson BRONC / LADY BRONC BASKETBALL – The Sheridan high school basketball teams close

February 22, 2023

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Conviction Entered in Sexual Abuse Case

News – Sheridan Media An order to show cause hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a man accused of violating terms of his probation. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Conviction Entered On March 17, 2020, 26-year-old Joshua Hannant, pursuant to terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, …

February 21, 2023

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City Council Approves Vaping Ordinance on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media An ordinance regarding vaping and tobacco use by minors in the City of Sheridan was approved on first reading by the City Council at their regularly scheduled business meeting Tuesday night.  City Attorney Brendon Kerns said Sheridan County School District Two has experienced a significant increase in vaping the last couple …

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan City Hall Closure

News – Sheridan Media Due to the hazardous weather conditions Sheridan City Hall will be closed, Wednesday, February 22nd all day and reopening Thursday, February 23rd at 8:00 a.m. City snow crews will be maintaining Priority 1 streets first to allow access for emergency situations, followed by Priority 2 and 3.  Please check the city …

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan Man Sentenced for Felony Theft Charge

News – Sheridan Media A Sheridan man who pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge at a hearing in December was sentenced in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan Tuesday. District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted the terms of the plea agreement reached with the State and sentenced 54-year-old Kenneth Hirschman to a deferred prosecution …

February 21, 2023

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Kinskey Discusses Where Legislature Sits With Two Weeks Remaining

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey (R-Sheridan, Johnson Counties), in his weekly talk with Sheridan Media from the legislative session, gave his thoughts on where the legislature currently sits and what he sees coming in the final couple of weeks. He said at this point traditionally, there would be some healthy debate on …

February 21, 2023

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Johnson County Amends Budget for Opioid Settlement Funding

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have amended their current 2022-23 budget to add funding for opioid drug prevention measures in the county. County Clerk Jackie Camino explained the need for the amendment at Tuesday’s regular meeting. County Attorney Tucker Ruby said his office will now figure out exactly how the county can use

February 21, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OKs Contract Labor Agreement

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve a contract labor agreement with Kaye Penno for Indigent Burial Investigation Services for the county. In a separate interview, Commission Chair Christi Haswell said Penno has been performing these duties for the county for a number of years, and this contract is for her …

February 21, 2023

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