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Sheridan Commission OK’s 2024 CMAQ Application

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered and then approved the application to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) for federal funding on the 2024 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program. County Engineer Ken Muller gave more details on the application and the county’s mitigation program. Along with the

August 2, 2023

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Buffalo Has New City Works Director

News – Sheridan Media The City of Buffalo has a new public works director, Kevin Silbernagel, who was introduced at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Mayor Shane Schrader made the announcement during the meeting. Silbernagel has been the interim public works director for a few months, since former director Les Hook retired earlier this year.

August 2, 2023

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SCLT to host Bear Gulch Geology Hike on Aug. 3

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust has announced an opportunity to discover the fascinating geologic history of the Bighorn Mountains along the trails accessible from Bear Gulch East Trailhead, part of the newest section of Red Grade Trails.  According to SCLT, retired geologist Steve Stresky will tell a story more than a billion

August 2, 2023

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SPD Reserve Officer Program fills gaps and offers opportunities to serve community

News – Sheridan Media In December of 2022, The Sheridan Police Department announced the swearing in of their first officer of the new Reserve Police Officer Program. Meagan Phillips was the first officer to be sworn into the SPD Reserve Police Officer Program but in a turn of events that benefited both parties, Phillips became …

August 2, 2023

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Be bear wise

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has reported that bear activity has been high for several weeks and Game and Fish has received many calls about bear sightings or conflicts in the Sheridan area. On July 30, a sub-adult female black bear was lethally removed in Sheridan after a prior relocation …

August 2, 2023

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Scammers Targeting Families Of Prison Inmates And Those On Supervised Release

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Corrections (WDOC) has been made aware of a potential telephonic scam related to inmates, offenders, correctional facilities, and other associated agencies. The Department is aware of at least three families of WDOC offenders who have been approached. In essence, a caller is contacting known associates of

August 2, 2023

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Bronc Football Preseason Starts Monday / Rockies Fall to the Padres

News – Sheridan Media BRONC FOOTBALL – The new high school sports season starts Monday with the defending 4A football champion Sheridan Broncs opening fall camp. Tomorrow the Bronc Seniors and coaches head up into the Big Horn mountains for their annual leadership camp, Head coach Jeff Mowry says he likes their incoming senior class …

August 2, 2023

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Department of Education and Superintendent Launch Program to Get Kids Learning Outside

News – Sheridan Media In an effort to get kids learning outside, the Wyoming Department of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder have launched the Get Wild, Wyoming initiative, which will allow children to learn through nature-based education. There is a Get Wild, Wyoming webpage available to learn more about the positive

August 1, 2023

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Nine Candidates to Vie for County Commissioner Seat

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Republican Party has received nine verified applicants to replace Sheridan County Commissioner Allen Thompson, who vacated his seat on the Board of County Commissioners July 31, 2023. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Nine Candidates Vie for County Commission Seat On August 10, the Sheridan County

August 1, 2023

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Johnson County Fair Wednesday Features Swine

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Fair in Buffalo continues today featuring swine events. Swine Showmanship begins at 8 a.m. in the Show Ring. The Goat Show begins at 11 a.m. in the Show Ring. The Rabbit Show will be at 2 p.m. in the Block Barn. The Pig Feed will begin at 4:30 …

August 1, 2023

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