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Forest Fire Burning Near Willow Park Reservoir In NW Johnson County

Fire crews are on the scene of a forest fire burning in northwestern Johnson County. According to the US Forest Service, the fire was detected on Thursday (July 14th), about 2.5 miles southeast of Willow Park Reservoir on the Powder River Ranger District. The fire is about 1 acre in size and is in the …

July 15, 2022

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First People’s Pow Wow Participants Win Grand Prize

The First People’s Pow Wow participants were Grand Prize winners of Friday’s Sheridan WYO Rodeo Parade in downtown Sheridan. This year’s parade theme was “Holding on to Our Heritage.” Complete parade results are available below. Sheridan  WYO Rodeo Parade Results 2022 Bands & Drill Units 1.  Wyoming All State Marching Band 2.  Drum &

July 15, 2022

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Fire ban on Game and Fish managed lands in Johnson and Crook counties

The Wyoming Game and Fish have announced that with the good grass growth this year and the chance of wildfire increasing due to drier conditions in late summer, the Game and Fish Department is implementing a fire ban on all Game and Fish Commission-owned or administered lands in Johnson and Crook counties.  The ban is …

July 15, 2022

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Be a part of the planning process for the future of Sheridan

While appearing on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger told listeners about the Thriving 2035 Survey and how they can be a part of the strategic planning for the city’s future.  Sheridan area partners are hosting a community survey sponsored by the Wyoming Business Council. This is an opportunity for every resident

July 15, 2022

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Troopers Split With Gillette / Little Bronc Football Camp Opens Monday / Rockies Beat the Padres

LITTLE BRONC FOOTBALL CAMP – The Sheridan Bronc football team will host their annual “Little Bronc” football camp starting Monday. The camp is open to all boys and girls through the 8th grade, each session will be from 5 to 6 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the fee is 15 dollars. They will start registration …

July 15, 2022

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Cemetery Board Demands Resignation of Board Member

A member of the Johnson County Cemetery District Board has resigned after the remainder of the board demanded he do so or be faced with an investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. Craig Wetterlund resigned from the board at a special meeting called for Wednesday evening, after the board confronted him with accusations of …

July 14, 2022

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Wranglers Ride Again

The Sheridan WYO Rodeo Wranglers play an integral part of the rodeo each night. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Wranglers Ride Again The Sheridan WYO Rodeo is in full swing and one of the many working parts of the rodeo every night are the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Wranglers. Wranglers Vice President Liz Kincaid. …

July 14, 2022

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Governor’s RIDE Advisory Group Hosting Listening Sessions in Gillette

Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group will be hosting two listening sessions next week in Gillette.  The group is inviting parents, students, educators and community members to participate in the listening sessions that are scheduled for Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 pm and Wednesday, July 20

July 14, 2022

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County to Apply for TAP Grant Funding for South Bypass Project

Johnson County’s Commissioners have approved a Resolution to apply for Transportation Alternatives Programs (TAP) Grant funding and set aside local matching funds for the South Bypass Walking Path Project. County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer spoke with the commissioners at their last meeting, explaining that the project is a cooperative

July 14, 2022

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Trial Date Set for Sheridan Man Charged With Felony Drug Possession

A trial date was set this week in Fourth Judicial District Court for 40-year-old Ronnie Holliman of Sheridan. Holliman on June 14, was arrested and charged with three counts of felony possession of a controlled substance. Holliman was in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and clonazepam. Holliman was also charged with two misdemeanors, criminal

July 14, 2022

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