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Sheridan Woman Pleads Guilty to Multiple Crimes

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A change of plea hearing was held this week in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for 50-year-old Jessie Venable. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. On August 26, 2025, Venable was arrested by the Sheridan Police Department for felony child abuse and misdemeanor domestic assault.

January 9, 2026

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CCRD to Offer Kids Basketball League

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Clear Creek Recreation District in Clearmont is beginning the Kid’s Basketball League at the rec district gym, starting Jan 6. The youngsters will learn the fundamentals of basketball from coaches Kelly Little and Bailey Underwood. The kids will learn basic shooting and dribbling skills while having

January 9, 2026

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Game and Fish Reports Major Poaching Cases and Angler Success in 2025

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is reviewing their activities for the 2025 year. Game and Fish saw the culmination of several multi-year investigations, which sent a clear message that poaching will not be tolerated.  Significant cases solved this year included: An eight-year investigation in the

January 9, 2026

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Sheridan Commission OK’s Consent to Assignment at Airport

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Commission considered a Lessor’s Consent to Assignment and Assumption Agreement between Aero NW, LLC and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC. Sheridan County Airport Manager Robert Gill gave more details on the proposed agreement. The commission voted to approve the request. According to the

January 9, 2026

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Jo Co Commission Approves Commission Appointments

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Johnson County Commission, after electing Bill Novotny as chairman and Jeff Shelley as vice-chairman for the next year, considered the appointments of those to county positions. They discussed the nominations. The commission voted to re-appoint all of the nominees to serve another year in those

January 9, 2026

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Red Grade Road Restricted to Tracked Vehicles Beginning Friday Morning

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Grooming operations are ramping up along Red Grade Road and Forest Service Road 26. As a result, to ensure safety, prevent resource damage and prevent damage to the groomed trails, Red Grade Road will be restricted to tracked vehicles only beginning at 7:00 am on Friday, January 9.  Wheeled vehicles

January 9, 2026

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Coding and Robotics Classes Offered

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Beginning on Jan 13 and running through May 12, the Clear Creek Recreation District in Clearmont will be offering Coding and Robotics classes for grades 5-12. Students learn about Micro bits and use them to build battle bots, video games and more. The classes will be held on the 2nd …

January 9, 2026

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City Seeking Volunteers for Snow Patrol

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan City Councilwoman Bev Leichtnam made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to urge able-bodied residents to volunteer for the Snow Patrol. Designed to serve community members who are unable to shovel snow on their driveways and sidewalks due to health issues, age or disabilities, the

January 9, 2026

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Buffalo Council Awards Contract for Water Tank Rehab Project

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo’s City Council considered a Notice of Award for the Buffalo Water Tank Rehabilitation Project. City Works Director Kevin Silbernagel gave details on the proposal. In an earlier Sheridan Media story, it was reported that in the $600,000 loan for the project, the city was given $288,460 in

January 9, 2026

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North Access Ready For Use

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County Commission Chair Bill Novotny said people are already launching from the temporary boat ramp at the North Access area of Lake DeSmet. Lake DeSmet Operations Manager Paul Mavrakis recently gave a year-end report to the Johnson County Commission, saying the access area is “looking great.”

January 8, 2026

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