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Buffalo Main Street Project Update for August 26

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Laura Dalles, Senior Public Relations Specialist for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 4 issued a release Friday on the Buffalo Main Street Project for this week. Phase 1B, South Main Street, work in this area has been completed for this year. Phase 3, North Main Street, full depth

August 25, 2024

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Airport Open House and Airshow Held on Saturday

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On Saturday, August 24th from 9 AM to 1 PM at Sheridan County Airport, Sheridan Pilots Association hosted an Airport Open House, Fly-In & Air Show. The day kicked off with a pancake breakfast, and a large crowd gathered to enjoy the breakfast, see the airplanes, helicopters and classic cars …

August 25, 2024

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House Draw Fire Update for August 25

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sunday, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team #5 will assume command of the House Draw Fire, the Remington Fire, and the Constitution and Flat Rock fires. The IMT will be managing the fires as a “complex,” and the team brings much needed additional resources to plan for and manage the …

August 25, 2024

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History: Fires and Fire Fighting in Sheridan’s Past

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” With many areas in Sheridan and Johnson Country being burned up this past week with several wildfires, this column takes a look back at other fires in the past, and especially a look at how firefighting has changed over the years. One of the most destructive fires in the Sheridan …

August 24, 2024

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Main Street Bridge Over Little Goose Creek In Sheridan To Close For Rehabilitation Work

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” There’s still one more bit of work that needs to be done on Main Street in Sheridan, and motorists will have to find a way around it. WYDOT says beginning Monday (August 26th), the Main Street bridge over Little Goose Creek, on the north edge of downtown will close for …

August 24, 2024

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House Draw Fire Update for August 24

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Tyler Finnicum, Public Information Officer on the House Draw Fire, released an update Saturday morning. Current Situation: The House Draw Fire currently at 174,691 acres. An infrared flight occurred yesterday, giving fire managers a better size-up of the fire. Crews made good progress yesterday securing

August 24, 2024

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City Council Considers Liquor License Transfer

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A retail liquor license was an item of consideration at the recent Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. City Council Considers Liquor License Transfer A request to transfer retail liquor license #2 from Railroad Grill, LLC, to Wild West Hotel, LLC, DBA as the

August 24, 2024

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Voluntary Evacuation Advisory Lifted For SE Sheridan County

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” After careful consideration and discussions with the House Draw Fire Incident Command and Sheridan County Emergency Management, the decision has been made to lift the Voluntary Evacuation Notices originally issued in the area east of Double Cross Road, north of the Johnson County line to Highway 14. This

August 23, 2024

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Fire Prompts Emergency Closure of Tongue River Reservoir

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Two fires are burning very near Tongue River Reservoir State Park and an evacuation warning is in effect for the area, prompting an emergency closure of the reservoir Friday afternoon by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The reservoir and its boat ramps are closed to all watercraft use because fire

August 23, 2024

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House Draw Fire Update for August 23

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Incident Command has released the latest update on the House Draw Fire as of Friday, August 23. Johnson County’s Commissioners, earlier Friday, signed an emergency declaration that will allow more resources to be brought in to assist with fire suppression efforts. Incident Command has established a

August 23, 2024

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