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Half of Buffalo’s budget devoted to improvement projects

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Mayor Shane Schrader made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about the city budget approval and the city’s capital improvement projects.  According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the department will be rehabilitating 3.34 miles of I-25/I-90 and US 16/87 (Main Street) through downtown

June 21, 2023

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Sheridan College Board Of Trustees Examine Budget For Fiscal Year 2024

News – Sheridan Media An early look at the fiscal year 2024 budget for Sheridan College suggests the college is looking into investing more into its faculty. Among the highlights during a budget workshop at Tuesday’s (June 20th) Board of Trustees meeting, include a total operating revenue of more than $32.8 million, which is about …

June 21, 2023

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Sheridan Commission Ratifies Brooks Street Change Order

News – Sheridan Media During their regular Tuesday meeting the Sheridan County Commission, in their Consent Agenda, voted to ratify a change order on the Brooks Street Paving and Retaining Wall project. Wagner Ranch Services had requested additional days to be added to the contract due to weather issues and and an unforeseen condition, which …

June 21, 2023

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Johnson County Commission OK’s Airport Hangar Lease

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners considered two airport hangar leases during their regular Tuesday meeting. Commissioners’ Assistant Jody Telkamp discussed the leases with the commissioners. According to discussions, the leases are newly drafted by County Deputy Attorney Barry Crago that has an annual escalation clause in the lease

June 21, 2023

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Buffalo Council Passes $18.5 Million Budget with Amendments

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council passed Ordinance No. 1415, the annual appropriation bill, or budget, on third and final reading at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The budget was passed with two amendments suggested by councilman Mike Madden, who explained the first, relating to funding for the St. Francis Animal Shelter. The …

June 21, 2023

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SCSD#1 Votes to Offer New Course

News – Sheridan Media At their Tuesday, June 20 meeting, the SCSD#1 Board voted to approve a new science course, Zoology, at TRHS. Colby Lynch, Principal, talked about why he felt the class would be a ‘win-win’ for both the students and the science department. Lynch Colby Lynch Lynch added Lynch BHHS Principal Al Sparkman …

June 21, 2023

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CASA Volunteers Needed In Sheridan County

News – Sheridan Media Some children in Sheridan County need adult help getting through the juvenile court system, but lately volunteers have been coming up short. According to the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Program, there are currently about 30 children in Sheridan County in the court system that don’t have adult representation. The

June 21, 2023

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WY DEQ Awards Crook County Mine For Non-Coal Reclamation Efforts

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) recently awarded the 2023 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Award for non-coal to Little Missouri River Mine for their efforts in developing a bat box program to help improve foraging habitat for several bat species.   The Little Missouri River Mine is a bentonite mine operated

June 21, 2023

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Troopers Fall at Mitchell, Nebraska- Today They Open a Tournament in Omaha / Rockies Drop Another at Cincy

News – Sheridan Media TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers lost a game at Mitchell, Nebraska yesterday the final was 5-4, they open a tournament today in Omaha, Nebraska they will play a team from Bryant, Arkansas. Tomorrow they play two game with Fremont, Nebraska and Millard South from Omaha, the tournament concludes Sunday. Our …

June 21, 2023

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Airport Lease Amendment

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a lease agreement amendment between the county airport and Sky West Airlines, Inc. during their Tuesday regular meeting. Airport Manager Robert Gill brought the amendment before the commission and explained why it was needed. According to the agreement, the square footage rate is

June 20, 2023

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