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Johnson County OK’s Agreement with University of Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County Commission discussed the annual agreement between the county and the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture for compensation for the Johnson County Extension Office Youth Educator position. According to Deputy County Attorney Barry Crago, who reviewed the contract, the agreement is standard and identical to

July 20, 2023

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Change Order Approved by Sheridan Commission

News – Sheridan Media A Change Order on the Brooks Street Paving and Retaining Wall Project has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. According to the Change Order, Wagner Ranch Services, LLC was given an additional 8 days to complete the project due to the “abnormally wet spring/summer weather and also to cover additional …

July 20, 2023

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Buffalo to Apply for Main Street Storm Sewer Project Funding

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council has approved a Resolution for the city to apply to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant funding for the North Main Street Storm Sewer Project. Mayor Shane Schrader gave more details of the project to the city council. The …

July 20, 2023

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Actors May Not Appear at Longmire Days Events

News – Sheridan Media The actors that appear every year during Buffalo’s Longmire Days events are in town for this weekend’s festivities but may not be able to appear at any scheduled events. That is according to the Longmire Days Facebook page that posted the news early Thursday morning. According to the post, because of …

July 20, 2023

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Keep an ear open for bullfrogs

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish confirmed the finding of an American bullfrog at Kleenburn Pound north of Sheridan in 2018. Herpetologist conducted a survey in the Sheridan Region to determine if there were more in the area. That survey determined that there are large numbers of the American bullfrogs at Mavrakis Pond …

July 20, 2023

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Lummis Introduces Legislation to Protect Small Refineries From Regulations Under the Renewable Fuel Standard

News – Sheridan Media U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) Wednesday introduced the Small Refinery Relief Act to decrease the burden small refineries face when complying with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The bill would allow for small refineries to generate additional compliance credits, which would help Wyoming’s small refineries meet their

July 20, 2023

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Sheridan College Approves Budget For FY 2024; Employees Get Pay Raise

News – Sheridan Media The Northern Wyoming Community College District has approved its budget for fiscal year 2024, and many employees and faculty in Sheridan and in Johnson County will see an increase in future paychecks. The Board of Trustees approved the operating budget of $32.8 million and about 52% of that will go towards …

July 20, 2023

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Ucross Artist Invites Community to Participate in National Project

News – Sheridan Media Dance Studio (Ucross Photo) On August 1 and 2nd, Ucross artist-in-residence Helanius J. Wilkins, an award-winning choreographer, performance artist, activist and educator based in Boulder, Colorado, invites local community members to participate in “The Conversation Series: Stitching the Geopolitical Quilt to Re-Body Belonging,”

July 20, 2023

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Wyoming Legion Baseball AA State Tournament 2023

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Troopers will carry the #1 seed into the 2023 state tournament that will be played at Jackson. The team last won it all back in 1997. The tournament is modified double-elimination format. The first 2 days proceed like a regular double-elimination tournament. On Day 3 there are 3 games…2 …

July 20, 2023

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SCSD#3 Board Met Wednesday

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#3 School Board held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July19. Items on the agenda included approval to hire Beth Harman as a 7-12 science teacher, and the approval of the nursing services contract to Kelley Glackin for the 2023-24 school year. Superintendent Chase Christensen reported on the new computers, and …

July 20, 2023

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