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Bighorn National Forest 2023 Steering Committee field trip

News – Sheridan Media Bighorn National Forest managers and members of the Forest Plan Steering Committee will attend a field trip on Thursday, Aug. 31. The trip will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Grouse Mountain parking area. The committee will tour locations of interest on the Powder River Ranger District. Agenda topics for discussion include …

August 16, 2023

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Buffalo Council Denies Lease for Affordable Housing Project

News – Sheridan Media A request to lease city-owned land to a developer for an affordable housing project has been allowed to die by Buffalo’s City Council. At their Tuesday meeting, the council chose not make a motion to allow the lease to developer Alex Burkhalter, with Housing Solutions LLC, who had made a presentation …

August 16, 2023

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Day Launches Big Horn Records

News – Sheridan Media Local musician and entrepreneur Shawn Day has launched a new record company based out of Sheridan called Big Horn Records. According to a release from Impact 307, Day, after being nominated to the Wyoming Arts Alliance board in 2022, felt called to represent and develop Wyoming based artists by creating a …

August 16, 2023

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JCSD1 Transportation Director Reports on Bus Routes, Drivers

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County School District #1 Transportation Director Bill McKenzie, in his report to the school board this week, said his department will be offering the same limited bus routes this year as last, due to the continued shortage of drivers. He did announce in his written report that he has hired …

August 16, 2023

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Sheridan Commission Approves CHAPS Funding

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners, at their regular meeting this week, approved funding for the CHAPS Equine Assisted Services. County Administrative Director Cameron Duff explained why the request for the funding came now instead of during the recent budget sessions. Commission Chairwoman Christi Haswell praised the organization,

August 16, 2023

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WY Secretary Of State Warns About Third Party Involvement In Elections

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray sent a letter to Wyoming’s 23 county clerks warning and cautioning against the rise in efforts and tactics used by third parties to fund the administration of elections across the country. “As Wyoming’s 23 county clerks continue to prepare for the 2024 Election, I am …

August 16, 2023

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Working Lands Event In Sheridan County Proves To Be Educational

News – Sheridan Media Nearly 100 people participated in the 2023 Working Lands Event, which was held on August 8th and 9th, 2023.  During the 2-day event, Nicole Masters, owner of Integrity Soils and author of For the Love of Soil (2019), discussed examples of the tools and principles producers around the world are using to regenerate …

August 16, 2023

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SCLT Discovery Session: Plein Air Sketching

News – Sheridan Media Have you ever wanted draw or sketch the stunning sights you see in our beautiful Bighorns backyard? Now you can! On Thursday, August 24 beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding around 6:30 p.m., Randy Stout will lead the Discovery Session: Plain & Simple Plein Air Sketching. Stout will help you discover …

August 16, 2023

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Sheridan High School Tennis Season Opener / Bronc and Lady Bronc Cross Country Preps for Their Opener / Rockies Drop one to the D-Backs

News – Sheridan Media BRONC / LADY BRONC TENNIS – The Bronc and Lady Bronc tennis teams took to the court for their first matches of the 2023 season Tuesday, Sheridan Media’s Kevin Koile the wrap up. X-COUNTRY – Sheridan high school cross country Head coach Art Bauers says before the season starts in Casper …

August 16, 2023

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Buffalo Council OK’s Funds for Bomber Mountain Fire Panel

News – Sheridan Media After tabling a decision during their last regular meeting, the Buffalo City Council, at their meeting Tuesday evening, voted to match funds already allocated by the Johnson County Commission for a new fire panel for the Bomber Mountain Civic Center. The council approved $34,540, with council members Myra Camino and Mike …

August 15, 2023

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