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Restoration Work Begins on Story Penrose Trail Project

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” In the next few weeks contract work will begin on the Story/Penrose Trail, North Piney Trail, and Stockwell Trail in the Bighorn National Forest. According to a media release from the Forest Service, closures are not expected but travel delays may occur. Crews recently set out stakes to mark the …

August 9, 2024

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Senate District 22 Candidates Part Three

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” We continue our series today on candidates Mark Jennings and Barry Crago, who are running in the Republican Primary for the Wyoming Senate District 22. Wyoming’s economy relies on the energy and mineral industries. During last Friday’s open lines show on news talk 9-30 KROE, both candidates were asked

August 9, 2024

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Recreation District Executive Director Provides Update to City Officials

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan Recreation District Executive Director Alex Mock provided an update to the Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Mock said the Rec. District’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing innovative and safe

August 9, 2024

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Utility Department repairs major leaks

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” City of Sheridan Utilities Department Director Dan Roberts gave a report on this year’s utilities projects, repairing lines that suffered major leaks.  Although much of the media focus has been on the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utilities Upgrade Project that came to an early completion this

August 9, 2024

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Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock sale raises over $600K

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock Sale sold 218 total animals bringing in a total of $619,179.50 for Sheridan’s youth. First Northern Bank Senior Relationship Manager Brittany Gorzalka has provided the sales numbers for the Sheridan County Fair Youth Livestock Sale this year. “Our committee

August 9, 2024

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Yellowstone NP Has Nearly 1-Million Recreational Visits In July 2024

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Yellowstone National Park recorded its third busiest July on record last month, but has now fallen behind pace to top its yearly visitor record. The Park reports it hosted 992,352 recreation visits in July 2024, up 2% from July 2023 (969,692 recreation visits). Only 2 July’s recorded more numbers. Those

August 9, 2024

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The Johnson County Fair Youth Livestock Sale raised over a half a million dollars

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” President of the Wyoming County Commissioners Association and Johnson County Commission Chair Bill Novotny praised the individuals who work to make the Johnson County Fair and Youth Livestock Sale happen every year.  During a congressional tour through the Cowboy State, Novotny took time to call into

August 9, 2024

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SBE and WDE Proceed with Collaborative Assessment Reduction

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming State Board of Education met virtually this week and took action to remove the grade three writing assessment from next spring’s administration of the WY-TOPP state assessment. According to a Wyoming Department of Education media release, action was also taken by the State Board to reduce

August 8, 2024

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Emergency Slide Repair Work to be Completed on Interstate 90 West of Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor GSI will begin collaborative work on an emergency slide repair west of Sheridan. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Emergency Slide Repair Work to be Completed on Interstate 90 West of Sheridan The Wyoming Department of

August 8, 2024

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Sheridan Commission OKs Application for 2025 CMAQ Funds

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County’s Commissioners have voted to approve the application for Federal funding for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality program for the 2025 Dust Mitigation Project. County Engineer Ken Muller gave the commission more details at their meeting this week. Muller said the funding award amounts

August 8, 2024

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