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Ranchester Anticipating Bigger Crowds For 2023 4th Of July Events

News – Sheridan Media Now that it’s the only show in Sheridan County, one Wyoming town is trying to make it as much of a success this year compared to last. When the word got out that the fireworks show at the Big Horn Equestrian Center was no more beginning last year, the town of …

July 3, 2023

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Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

News – Sheridan Media The Fourth of July, America’s Independence Day, is a time of getting together with family, grilling outside, and watching fireworks displays either at a rural home, or taking in a large professionally arranged display. Fireworks have been a part of the Fourth of July for many years, and people have warned …

July 3, 2023

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Public WYDOT STIP Presentation July 13 in Buffalo

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo Chamber of Commerce will host a public event for the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) to present their State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The annual update from WYDOT covers a number of topics associated with the state’s roads in the Sheridan/Buffalo area and will focus on construction projects

July 3, 2023

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Update on Third Bat Found in Sheridan

News – Sheridan Media On Monday, July 3, Cole Benton, President of the The Sheridan County Predator Management District (SCPMD) said that a third bat was recently tested and confirmed with the rabies virus in Sheridan. Benton said the bat had been reported to Paul Herman, Rabies Mitigation Officer. Herman said that a man found …

July 3, 2023

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Two Grizzly Bears Relocated From Heart Mountain Area To WY-ID Border Area

News – Sheridan Media After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated two subadult male grizzly bears on June 28th. The bears were captured and relocated as a preemptive move to reduce conflict potential where the bears had localized outside of suitable habitat in …

July 2, 2023

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BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming nets $14,776,920

News – Sheridan Media The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming State Office has announced they conducted a competitive oil and gas lease sale offering 116 parcels covering more than 127,000 acres in Wyoming. In total, 67 parcels covering 69,149.39 acres sold for $14,776,920.   The environmental assessment, maps, parcel lists, Notice of Competitive Lease

July 2, 2023

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Governor Gordon Signs Executive Order Creating Task Force to Begin Planning Efforts for America’s 250th Anniversary

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order establishing the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force to make recommendations on the planning of events and activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States.  According to information

July 2, 2023

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City Council to Address Purchase and Procurement Policy at Business Meeting

News – Sheridan Media Due to the Independence Day holiday, the regularly scheduled business meeting of the Sheridan City Council will be held Wednesday, July 5. One of the items under new business is consideration of the purchase and procurement policy. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger. Mayor Rich Bridger Also under new business, the Council will …

July 2, 2023

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Night Sky at Fort Phil Kearny Program

News – Sheridan Media A good crowd attended the Night Sky Stories program about the constellations on June 29 at Fort Phil Kearny. Ancient Greek and the Native American constellation tales were the feature of the talk. Linley Mayer, Interpretative Ranger, Fort Phil Kearny, talked about the Ptolemy’s most recognizable Greek constellations that can be

July 1, 2023

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Superintendent Degenfelder Announces Appointments to Charter School Authorizing Board

News – Sheridan Media State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder has appointed three individuals to the new Charter School Authorizing Board. Passed by the legislature during the 2023 session, Wyoming Statute 21-3-302 takes effect July 1, 2023 and establishes the Wyoming Charter School Authorizing Board with a mission to approve high-quality public charter

July 1, 2023

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