Ron Richter – Sheridan Media

Buffalo Man Arraigned on Sexual Abuse and Child Pornography Charges

September 21, 2023 Ron Richter

A Sheridan man was arraigned on a number of charges related to child pornography Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. District Court Arraignment Last month 27-year-old Kyle Barton of Buffalo was arrested and charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor for alleged illegal…

Barrasso, Lummis Join Bill to Secure the Southern Border

September 21, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, (both R WY), joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and their Republican colleagues in introducing the Secure the Border Act of 2023. According to a joint media release from Senators Lummis and Barrasso, the legislation would resume construction of the Mexico-U.S. border wall,…

Subdivision Request Tabled by City Council

September 20, 2023 Ron Richter

A request to subdivide property near Hillpond Avenue in Sheridan was considered by the Sheridan City Council at their meeting this week. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Subdivision Request The Cove Court Manor II Subdivision is a request from applicant Ronald Elliott of Cove Court LLC, to subdivide…

Barrasso, Lummis Introduce Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

September 20, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) jones Senator Mike Braun of Indiana in introducing legislation that nullifies the Biden administration’s law that would increase the upfront costs of homes and impact what appliances people put in their homes. The Inflation Reduction Act authorized billions of borrowed dollars…

Sheridan Man Changes Plea on Multiple Drug Charges

September 20, 2023 Ron Richter

A Sheridan man changed his plea on two felony drug charges Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. District Court News On June 8, 2023, 40-year-old Cory Anderson was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one for being…

Zoning Ordinance Approved on Second Reading

September 18, 2023 Ron Richter

Ordinance 2272, which amends City of Sheridan Code appendix A, article three, paragraph four, was approved on second reading by the Sheridan City Council at their business meeting Monday night. The code that is being amended by the ordinance states that any property annexed into the City be placed into…

Grant Funding Increase to Be Considered by City Council

September 16, 2023 Ron Richter

The Sheridan City Council will be considering a resolution at their regularly scheduled business meeting Monday night that authorizes an amendment to increase the amount of the Wyoming Water Development Commission grant for the Northeast Transmission Main Project. City Utilities Director Dan Roberts. Grant Funding The resolution the City Council…

A Homecoming Win for the Broncs

September 16, 2023 Ron Richter

The Sheridan Broncs had little trouble taking care of Rock Springs Friday night at Homer Scott Field in Sheridan. The Broncs were up 35-7 at the half and cruised to a 57-14 victory for Homecoming. Here a few shots from the game. (All photos Ron Richter©)…

Trial Continued for Sheridan Man Charged With Two Felonies

September 15, 2023 Ron Richter

A motion hearing was held Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with multiple felonies. Sheridan Media’s Ron Ricther has the details. District Court News The hearing was held to address a defense motion to continue the trial for Hunter Weiss, who is charged with sexual…

Final Plat of Teal Spring Subdivision Receives Positive Recommendation from City Planning Commission

September 13, 2023 Ron Richter

The Sheridan City Council at their June 19 business meeting approved on third and final reading an ordinance for the Teal Spring Subdivision Planned Unit Development that rezones 64.9 acres from B-1 and R-1 to a Planned Unit Development, or PUD. The Council will soon be considering a resolution for…

Bighorn National Forest Plans Fall Prescribed Burns

September 13, 2023 Ron Richter

Bighorn National Forest Service Officials have announced a couple of prescribed burns this fall. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Prescribed Burns The Powder River Ranger District of the Bighorn National Forest will be conducting a prescribed burn in the South Willow Project area above Tensleep Canyon over the…

Barrasso, Burgess Bill Protects Medicare Part B Patients

September 13, 2023 Ron Richter

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced a bill aimed at protecting access to care for vulnerable Medicare patients being treated with Part B covered drugs, including treatments for cancer and other serious diseases. Democrats, in their tax spending bill, included a price-fixing scheme for certain Medicare Part B physician-administered drugs…

District Court News

September 13, 2023 Ron Richter

Two Sheridan men were arraigned in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan Tuesday on a number of drug related charges. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. District Court News On July 6, 44-year-old Eric Weisser was arrested and charged with three felonies in relation to drug possession and distribution.…

Secretary of State Enters Agreement Streamlining Receipt of Death Records to Help Prevent Voter Fraud

September 12, 2023 Ron Richter

Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray has entered into a revised data sharing agreement with the Wyoming Department of Health Vital Statistics Services that will reduce the time between a voter’s death and their removal from Wyoming’s voter rolls. Secretary of State Gray said the revised agreement will streamline the…

Sheridan Attorney Recognized with Champion of Justice Award

September 12, 2023 Ron Richter

The Wyoming State Bar announced that Sheridan Attorney Debra J. Wendtland has received the 2023 Champion of Justice Award. Laramie Attorneys Marty and Erik Oblasser presented the award at last week’s Pro Bono Luncheon, which was held in conjunction with the State Bar’s Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference in Laramie.…