Ron Richter – Sheridan Media

Expanded Property Tax Refund Program Deadline Approaching

May 28, 2023 Ron Richter

The deadline to apply for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program is drawing nearer. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Property Tax Refund Program The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds homeowners in Wyoming that they may qualify for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes paid. The newly expanded…

Senator Lummis Defends Individual Privacy and Fights for Government Transparency

May 27, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) recently joined Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in sending a letter to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) demanding less government surveillance of mail and packages. The letter asks for reforms to the USPIS’ “mail covers” surveillance system where the agency tracks…

Poll Motor Subdivision

May 27, 2023 Ron Richter

A request to subdivide property on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan is an item that will come before the Sheridan City Council for consideration at an upcoming business meeting. City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer talks about the details of the Poll Motor Subdivision. Hanns Mercer Mercer said the applicant is…

City Officials Discuss Boiler Replacement for Police Department

May 25, 2023 Ron Richter

The initial steps in replacing the boiler at the Sheridan Police Department were discussed by City officials this week. Sheridan Medias’ Ron Richter has the details. Boiler The bid award for the design, construction, bidding and construction administration for replacement of the boiler at the Sheridan Police Department was an…

Senators Lummis, Barrasso, Applaud Supreme Court Ruling in Sackett v. EPA Case

May 25, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, ranking member of the Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Subcommittee and Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, issued a statement Thursday in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection, which ruled in favor of the petitioners and narrowed the Biden administration’s authority…

No Change Recommended

May 24, 2023 Ron Richter

The City of Sheridan recently received a petition from residents living on South Thurmond to change the speed limit between Sioux Street and Burkitt Street from 30 mph to 20 mph. City Public Works Director Hanns Mercer at a City Council study session Monday night, said South Thurmond is classified…

Microvast Grant Application Rejected by Department of Energy

May 24, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, recently commented on the announcement that the Department of Energy will not award a $200 million grant to the company Microvast. Senator Barrasso Senator Barrasso said he was stunned it took the Biden Administration…

Regulation Changes

May 23, 2023 Ron Richter

The supervisor for the Bighorn National Forest recently signed an updated occupancy and use special order that, among other uses, affects dispersed camping. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Regulation Changes Changes to note are the 14-day stay limit is now year-round, visitors are required to move any personal…

A Collaborative Effort

May 23, 2023 Ron Richter

Sheridan-based Black Tooth Brewing Company has partnered with the University of Wyoming and the State of Wyoming to offer a unique beer. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Wyoming Golden Ale Wyoming Golden Ale will soon be available to consumers throughout the Cowboy State. Black Tooth Brewing Company Co-Founder…

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program Deadline is Fast Approaching

May 22, 2023 Ron Richter

The deadline to apply for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program is Monday, June 5. According to the Wyoming Department of Revenue, households that are approved receive refunds equal to 75 percent of their property tax bill or 50 percent of the median residential property tax in their county. State…

Several Wyoming Hunting Applications Due May 31

May 22, 2023 Ron Richter

The deadline to submit applications for many fall hunts in Wyoming for residents and nonresidents is May 31. Applications must be submitted on the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website before midnight. Hunters have just a few days left to complete applications for resident elk, deer, antelope, springer special pheasant…

Lummis Cosponsors Legislation to Block State Gun Registries

May 22, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) cosponsored legislation to prohibit states, localities or any other organization from using federal funding to maintain gun registries. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. The Gun-owner Registration Information Protection (GRIP) Act will protect the Second Amendment rights of people in Wyoming by clarifying existing…

Governor and Wyoming Office of Homeland Security Supporting Local Preparation and Closely Monitoring River Levels

May 19, 2023 Ron Richter

The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and Governor Mark Gordon continue to closely monitor river levels for flooding throughout the state. A deeper-than-normal winter snowpack has heightened the risk of flooding as temperatures rise and snow melts. Gordon issued a statement Friday to remind residents and community leaders that the…

Sheridan Man Receives Jail Sentence for Theft

May 19, 2023 Ron Richter

A 60-year-old Sheridan man was sentenced for felony theft Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Jail Sentence On October 23, 2022, an officer with the Sheridan Police Department was dispatched to Sheridan Liquor on Sugarland Drive to investigate a report of…

Climbing Closures in Ten Sleep Canyon

May 19, 2023 Ron Richter

The Bighorn National Forest announced Thursday the voluntary closure of the Valhalla climbing area of US Highway 16 due to confirmed raptor nesting activity in Tensleep Canyon. According to information from the Forest Service, the closure includes all climbing routes between “Wicked as an M16” of Munitions Wall and “Halfway…