September 2021 – Sheridan Media

Sheridan Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Distribution

September 30, 2021 Ron Richter

A 20-year-old Sheridan man was sentenced to prison Thursday at a hearing in Fourth Judicial District Court. Nathan Van Buskirk was arrested on April 5 when he was pulled over by law enforcement for a traffic stop. A search of Van Buskirk’s vehicle yielded 23 Oxycodone pills without a prescription…

Buffalo Police Chief Discusses Retirement

September 30, 2021 Aaron Palmer

Buffalo Police Chief Jason Carder will be retiring at the end of October after more than a quarter century in law enforcement. In a recent interview, he talked about his retirement, his plans afterwards, and who he would like to see as his replacemen. He explains why he decided to…

JCHC Chief of Staff Reports Busy During COVID Spike

September 30, 2021 Aaron Palmer

Johnson County Healthcare Center Chief of Staff Dr. Ryan Ludwig, in his report to the hospital board Wednesday, said the hospital has been busy, as well as the clinic and COVID testing center due to the recent COVID spike. Dr. Ludwig also noted that Dr. Mark Schueler will be leaving…

St. Francis Participating in ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event

September 30, 2021 Aaron Palmer

St. Francis Animal Shelter in Buffalo will be participating in a nationwide pet adoption event next week. The Bissell Pet Foundation is hosting its fall 2021 national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event October 4th through the 10th. According to a release form the foundation, the quarterly event helps pets find…

Split Sentence Handed Down for Woman Charged with Felony DUI

September 30, 2021 Ron Richter

A sentencing hearing was held Thursday for a woman charged with Felony DUI. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Split Sentence Handed Down for Woman Charged with Felony DUI Last year on August 29, Mira Loring was arrested and charged with Felony DUI- Causing Serious Bodily Injury for being…

Representative encourages public to be part of the redistricting process

September 30, 2021 Floyd Whiting

Wyoming House District 29 Representative Mark Kinner is encouraging the Sheridan County public to attend a public meeting that will discuss the upcoming Redistricting of Region 5: Sheridan and Johnson Counties. Every decade the U.S. Government requires a census of the American people to be taken. The U.S. Census Bureau…

The march against violence is on in October

September 30, 2021 Floyd Whiting

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is a month-long opportunity to take the time to become aware of the realities of domestic violence in the Sheridan area, and then take action to do something about it. It is also a time dedicated to the survivors of domestic violence and…

SMH will reopen vaccination clinic for boosters

September 30, 2021 Floyd Whiting

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is developing plans to reopen the COVID-19 vaccination clinic to administer both first time vaccinations as well as boosters. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least…

Bear Trapping Taking Place Within Grand Teton National Park

September 30, 2021 News Release

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, biologists with the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) will conduct pre-baiting and trapping operations within Grand Teton National Park October 4 – 31. When bear trapping activities are being…

Fire Crews Estimate Containment Date On Crater Ridge Fire

September 30, 2021 Kevin Koile

After battling a wildland fire in the Bighorn National Forest for the past 2 ½ months, the end may finally be in sight. Fire crews that have been battling the Crater Ridge fire, northwest of Sheridan, have an estimated containment date of Saturday, October 9th. At last report, the fire…

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September 30, 2021 Floyd Whiting

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September 30, 2021 James Timberlake

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Wyoming High School Football Matchups and History – Week 5 2021

September 30, 2021 Kevin Koile

The 4A Sheridan Broncs are home vs. Natrona on Friday, October 1st at 7pm. Meanwhile 2A Big Horn is at Torrington at 5pm, 3A Buffalo is at Riverton at 7pm and 6-man Kaycee is at Farson-Eden at 2pm. 2A Tongue River’s game at home vs. Upton-Sundance has been moved to…

Bill Howe Jr.

September 30, 2021 James Timberlake

Wilfred Earl “Bill” Howe Jr, 77, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Sheridan, WY, at his residence. Online condolences can be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.…

FILL THE BUS This Weekend

September 30, 2021 Tommy B

There’s one more chance for you to help The Food Group FILL THE BUS this Saturday at Ridley’s Family Market. Volunteers helped organize a bus load of groceries donated last weekend at Albertson’s. Arrin Waddell not only drove the bus to and from the event, she stayed around to encourage…