April 2020 – Sheridan Media

Trial Date Set for Triple Murder Suspect

April 30, 2020 Ron Richter

An arraignment hearing was held via video conference Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man charged with three counts of First Degree Murder. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Trial Date Set Appearing via video conference from the Sheridan County Detention Center, 55-year-old Dana Beartusk…

Sheridan Woman Changes Plea on Felony Assault Charge

April 30, 2020 Ron Richter

A change of plea hearing was held Thursday via video conference in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for 27-year-old Breanna Fortman, who is charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery. Fortman was arrested and charged with the crime on January 26 for allegedly stabbing an individual with a large kitchen…

Arraignment Held For Man Charged With Multiple Felonies

April 30, 2020 Ron Richter

An arraignment hearing was held via video conference in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan Thursday for 37-year-old James Van Norman, who is charged with three felonies and three misdemeanors, for an incident that began on April 2, and carried over into the early morning hours of April 3. According…

County Health Officials Seek Variances to State Orders

April 30, 2020 Pat Blair

Sheridan County Health Officer Dr. Ian Hunter and Sheridan County Public Health are applying for two separate variances to state health orders. One variance would allow for modified outdoor seating and dining for Sheridan County restaurants and bars, and the other would allow for modified church services. It’s expected the…

McCafferty Shares Numbers for COVID-19

April 30, 2020 Pat Blair

The reaction of the community during the COVID-19 crisis has been overwhelming and impressive, according to Mike McCafferty, who’s CEO of Sheridan Memorial Hospital. In a report to hospital trustees during their meeting this week, McCafferty cited some of the numbers relating to the crisis that started about six weeks…

Temporary Turbidity Increase Proposed in Little Tongue River

April 30, 2020 Pat Blair

A waiver has been requested for a temporary increase in turbidity in the Little Tongue River in Sheridan County. The request is from Larry Hanft to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Division, and approval would allow the turbidity of the river to exceed normal standards for five…

Local businesses utilize COVID-19 relief

April 30, 2020 Floyd Whiting

Businesses in Sheridan County have been able to take advantage of the COVID-19 relief resources available through local and federal agencies. Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO, Dixie Johnson explained the varying avenues taken by local businesses to adapt to the challenges brought on by the coronavirus. Dixie Johnson Johnson…

JCHC Outlines COVID-19 Reopening Plan

April 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

This week with federal and state governments beginning to restart the country’s economy, the Johnson County Healthcare Center has begun planning to resume providing healthcare services in the community while protecting the most vulnerable in the population. That’s according to a release from them this week, which outlines the plan…

Price Increase Coming for Amie Holt Care Center

April 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

Price increases for residents of the Amie Holt Care Center at the Johnson County Healthcare Center are coming with the new fiscal year in July. The Hospital Board of Trustees voted for the increase at their meeting Wednesday evening, after CEO Sean McCallister made the request after a presentation to…

Johnson County Commissioners Award Scholarships

April 30, 2020 Aaron Palmer

The Johnson County Commissioners have awarded first-year scholarships to three students in the county to continue their educations at Wyoming community colleges or the University of Wyoming. Each scholarship is for $500 per semester. The commissioners awarded the scholarships to Rowan Ruby and Maddi Johnson of Buffalo High School, with…

Thursday 04-30-20

April 30, 2020 James Timberlake

Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce / University of Wyoming / Local Art Gallery Owner Wanda Kerns

Courthouse Closure Extended Through May 8

April 30, 2020 Pat Blair

The Sheridan County Courthouse will reopen for business at 8 a.m. Monday, May 11. Sheridan County commissioners extended the courthouse closure in a resolution approved in a special meeting Thursday. Commission Chairman Nick Siddle said the reason for the courthouse closure has been the safety of courthouse personnel and the…

No Picture

Betty Wheeler

April 30, 2020 James Timberlake

Betty J Wheeler, 91, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Sheridan Manor. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.…

No Picture

04-30-20

April 30, 2020 James Timberlake

Write-In: 04-30-2020 FS: FOR SALE W: WANTED WTD: WANTED TO DO FR: FOR RENT T: TRADE GA: GIVEAWAY BO: BEST OFFER PU: PICKUP FS: 2014 Crossroads Sunset Trail Reserve Travel Trailer, EXCELLENT CONDITION, Model TT32, Length, Width 34′ x 8′, Axles 2, Weight (lbs) 8572, Self-Contained, $16,800, Great travel trailer!…

“Be The Light” at SHS Tomorrow Night

April 30, 2020 Trevor Jackson

Sheridan high school will hold another “Be The Light” recognition tomorrow evening at Homer Scott stadium. The lights will come on at 8:20 pm and remain on until 8:40 in honor of those who work in the medical field, the class of 2020, and all spring extra-curricular students whose season…