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Game and Fish: Releasing pets into the wild is cruel, damages the ecosystem and also carries heavy fines

The Wyoming Game and Fish wish to remind residents of Wyoming that releasing unwanted pets is cruel to the pet, damages the ecosystem and is illegal.  According to Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Josh Leonard, pets can become an invasive species problem when owners let them loose. From tropical fish to snakes to …

June 2, 2022

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YMCA and Food Group partner for Camp in the Park

The YMCA and the Food Group teamed up last year, with some generous donations from Dairy Queen, to operate a pilot program exploring an interest and need in the community. The Food Group provided nutritious meals and snacks while the YMCA organized and operated fun activities and games to keep kids in Sheridan fed and …

June 2, 2022

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Troopers Host Two with Casper Sunday / Hoop Jam 2022 Opens Saturday

TROOPER BASEBALL – The Sheridan Troopers will play a road double header at Powell Saturday and come home to Rottelini field at Thorne-Rider stadium Sunday when they host the Casper Oilers. The first game is scheduled to start at 1:00 and we will broadcast all the action live on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM and …

June 2, 2022

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Gillette Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Wire Fraud and Tax Violations

A Gillette man was recently sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $200,000 in restitution for tax violations and wire fraud. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Federal Prison Sentence U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming Bob Murray announced Wednesday that 37-year-old David Jackson of Gillette was sentenced to 46 months

June 2, 2022

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Sheridan Named One of 15 Best Small Towns for Summer Vacation.

Sheridan is getting noticed, according to Shawn Parker, Sheridan Travel and Tourism Executive Director in the June 1, 2022 Local Travel & Tourism Industry Update. “We are starting the summer off in style with some epic news – Travel + Leisure called Sheridan one of “The 15 Best U.S. Small Towns for a Summer Vacation,” …

June 2, 2022

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Johnson County Approves Liquor License Transfer

A liquor license transfer has been approved by the Johnson County Commission. The transfer was necessary due to a change in ownership, according to Commission Chair Bill Novotny, who said the new licensee would be MC Harper, LLC d/b/a the Cowboy Bar and Grill. New owner Carla Harper was asked about her business plan moving …

June 1, 2022

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Colorado Man Sentenced in Wyoming for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes

United States District Court Judge Nancy Freudenthal recently sentenced Curtis Perry of Windsor, Colorado to 18 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for 12 counts of failure to account for and pay trust fund taxes. Freudenthal also ordered Perry to pay $356,280 in restitution and a $1,200 special assessment fee. …

June 1, 2022

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Buffalo Teen Gets Approval for Eagle Scout Project

A Boy Scout has approached the Buffalo City Council to announce her plan for a community project to earn the America Eagle Scout Service Project Award. Shyann Green, with Boy Scout Troop 415 in Buffalo, explained that she wanted to make safety improvements to the parking area in a portion of Washington Park. The area …

June 1, 2022

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Budget Revision

City of Sheridan Treasurer Karen Burtis  recently presented information to the Sheridan City Council and Mayor Rich Bridger at a Council study session on the second and final budget revision for Fiscal Year ’22. Burtis said the revision is necessary due to revenue increases in a majority of the City’s funds. Karen Burtis The total …

June 1, 2022

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NOIs for Property Vacations OK’d by Sheridan County

Two separate Notices of Intent (NOI) to vacate public rights-of-way in Sheridan County have been approved by the county commission. The first involves Story Avenue in the Suburban Homes Company Addition, according to County Engineer Ken Muller, who was appointed as the viewer by the commission. He recommended approval of the vacation. Muller also discussed

June 1, 2022

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