Sheridan County – Sheridan Media

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…

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…

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.…

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.…

SMH Nurse Receives Statewide Award

September 5, 2023 News Release

Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) employee Jazz Scott, RN, received the 2023 Norman S. Holt Awardfor Nursing Excellence during the Wyoming Hospital Association’s annual meeting held in Cheyenne Aug.30-31. Scott has worked as a women’s health nurse at Sheridan Memorial Hospital since 2015.“Jazz Scott represents so much of the good that…

Air Quality Alert Issued for Sheridan County

September 5, 2023 Ron Richter

Heavy smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted the National Weather Service in Billings to issue an air quality alert for Sheridan County until 1 pm on Wednesday. The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and those with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities…

Sheridan Woman Sentenced for Aggravated Assault and Battery

August 31, 2023 Ron Richter

A sentencing hearing was held Wednesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a woman charged with aggravated assault and battery. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Sheridan Woman Sentenced for Aggravated Assault and Battery On June 28, Mele Rigdon entered into a plea agreement with the State…

Wyoming Hunt Forecast Now Available

August 14, 2023 Ron Richter

In anticipation of big and small game hunting seasons opening in Wyoming, the Game and Fish Department has released its 2023 hunting forecast from eight regions around the state. The forecast for the Sheridan region indicates that pronghorn numbers have declined in recent years for various reasons, including harvest, drought,…

And Then There Were Three

August 11, 2023 Ron Richter

The Sheridan County Republican Party Central Committee held a special meeting Thursday night to select three applicants to present to the Sheridan County Commission as candidates to replace Sheridan County Commissioner Allen Thompson, who vacated his seat July 31. Sheridan County Republican Party Committeeman for Precinct 2-5 Jim Schellinger explains…

Backpack Giveaway Saturday at Verizon-Cellular Plus in Sheridan

July 24, 2023 Ron Richter

Verizon-Cellular Plus in Sheridan will be giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies on Saturday, July 29 from 10 am to noon. The two Cellular Plus locations in Sheridan are located at 377 Coffeen Avenue and 1875 Coffeen Avenue.The Verizon-Cellular Plus Backpack to School Program also incorporates contributions from…

Gun Thief Changes Plea in District Court

July 21, 2023 Ron Richter

A Sheridan man charged with multiple felonies for stealing guns changed his plea Thursday in Fourth Judicial District Court. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Gun Thief Changes Plea In late March of this year, 18-year-old Gabrial Holcomb along with another adult male and four juveniles were arrested for…

Pancake Breakfast

July 14, 2023 Ron Richter

The 2023 Dr. Bisbee Memorial Boy Scouts Troop 117 Pancake Breakfast was once again well attended by people looking to fuel up before a big Rodeo Friday. (All photos Ron Richter©)…

October Trial Date Set for Sheridan Woman Charged With Abandoning or Endangering Children

July 3, 2023 Ron Richter

An October trial date was set in Fourth Judicial District Court for a Sheridan woman charged with felony abandoning or endangering children. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. 41-year-old Lisa Floate pleaded not guilty to the charge at a recent arraignment hearing in District Court. The charge is being…

Rooted in Wyoming Name New Executive Director

June 16, 2023 News Release

Rooted in Wyoming, is excited to announce David Johnson as its new Executive Director. He brings vast experience in agriculture, plant breeding, agricultural policy, international research and development, and business management. Originally from Nebraska, David has a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Science in Agronomy, both…

Sheridan Woman Arraigned for Multiple Charges

June 15, 2023 Ron Richter

An arraignment hearing was held Tuesday in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for 55-year-old Gena Dvarishkis. At the hearing, Dvarishkis pleaded not guilty to four counts of theft, one of which is a felony. Between October of 2022 and March of 2023, Dvarishkis allegedly stole cash and jewelry from…