2023 – Sheridan Media

Sheridan Commission OK’s Lot Size Variance

June 1, 2023 Aaron Palmer

A request for a variance from the minimum lot area zoning standards has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. According to County Planner Mark Reid, Jack Pellissier applied for the variance on a parcel of land not within any county subdivision. He explained the request further. According to information…

JCHC Board OK’s Rate Increase for AHCC

June 1, 2023 Aaron Palmer

As part of their preliminary budget discussion at their regular meeting Wednesday night, the Hospital Board of Trustees for the Johnson County Healthcare Center discussed and then approved the mill levy request and a rate increase for the Amie Holt Care Center. The rate increase approved will jump the cost…

Sigmund Kucharski

June 1, 2023 James Timberlake

Sigmund John Kucharski, 66, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mountain View Living with his family by his side. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.…

Donald Norskog

June 1, 2023 James Timberlake

Some called him Donnie or Rooster or Kog. Don was born September 13, 1949, to Jim & Bernice Norskog in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. He passed away on May 31, 2023, peacefully at his home in Sheridan. Don moved with his parents to Big Horn, WY as a toddler and was…

Johnson County Approves Contract for PHO

June 1, 2023 Aaron Palmer

During their last regular meeting, Johnson County’s Commissioners voted to accept and approve a contract between themselves, Public Health, and the State of Wyoming Department of Health (DOH) for the county’s Public Health Officer (PHO), Dr. Mark Schueler. County Deputy Attorney Barry Crago explained the agreement further. According to information…

The WYO Theater is seeking homebrewers for Untapped Homebrew Festival

June 1, 2023 Floyd Whiting

Director of the WYO Theater, Erin Butler, appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to talk about upcoming events at the historical theater located in the heart of downtown Sheridan. The theater is inviting everyone to kick-off their WYO Rodeo week with the WYO Theater and Bighorn Homebrew Club when they…

UW Extension’s Communications Office Receives National Honors

June 1, 2023 Floyd Whiting

The University of Wyoming Extension Office reports their communications team has earned national recognition from the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) for work produced in 2022. ACE is a professional organization for communicators, faculty and administrators in colleges of agriculture and ag-related industries across the U.S. Awards will be presented…

YMCA and Food Group continue Camp in the Park

June 1, 2023 Floyd Whiting

For the third year, the Sheridan County YMCA and the Food Group have teamed up to hold summer Camp in the Park. The YMCA and the Food Group teamed up two years ago, with some generous donations from Dairy Queen, to operate a pilot program exploring an interest and need…

Flood Watch Issued For Johnson County: June 1-3, 2023

June 1, 2023 Kevin Koile

In addition to Sheridan County, residents in Johnson County need to keep an eye on areas where waterways can spill over, and can cause the ground to become too saturated. The National Weather Service Office in Riverton has issued a flood watch for Johnson County and Central Wyoming. The watch…

Court Says Wildlife Officials Need To Limit Bear Kills When Protecting Livestock

June 1, 2023 AP News

An appeals court is sending a plan to allow continued cattle grazing in a vast, mountainous area of western Wyoming back to federal forest and wildlife officials, telling them to consider limiting how many of the area’s female grizzly bears may be killed for preying on livestock. Thursday’s (May 25th)…

Hearing Held for Sheridan Man Charged With Sexual Abuse of a Minor

June 1, 2023 Ron Richter

A change of plea hearing was held Wednesday in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan man charged with sexual abuse of a minor. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Change of Plea Pursuant to the terms of a plea agreement reached with the State, 36-year-old Andrew Martin entered…

Updates on Ucross Founder’s Day Celebration

June 1, 2023 cvannoy

Ucross is hosting the second annual Founder’s Day on Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. The community is invited to tour the artist residency campus; visit the acclaimed national artists, writers, and performers in their studios; explore the Ucross Art Gallery; listen to live…

Isabella Yellowtail Of Tongue River HS Signs NLI For Track & Field At Rocky Mountain College

June 1, 2023 Kevin Koile

One of Sheridan WYO Rodeo’s co-senior princesses and recent Tongue River High School graduate will head to college to throw some weight around. Isabella Yellowtail has signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) to join the track and field team at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana. The events she…

Hawaii Man Pleads Guilty In Yellowstone NP Bison Calf Euthanizing Case

June 1, 2023 News Release

Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May 31, 2023 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick. Walters was charged a $500 fine, a $500 Community Service payment to Yellowstone Forever Wildlife Protection Fund, a $30 special assessment,…

Shane Magestro

June 1, 2023 James Timberlake

Shane Bryant Magestro, 51, former Sheridan, WY resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence in Casper, WY. Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Juniper Heights section with Pastor Kevin Jones officiating. Champion Funeral Home has…