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Game and Fish invite the public to join the fight against AIS

Beginning in early April, Game and Fish Aquatic Invasive Species check stations across Wyoming will resume seasonal operations. All boaters must stop when coming upon an AIS inspection station, according to Game and Fish Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt.  AIS, specifically zebra and quagga mussels, pose a risk to the ecosystems of

March 9, 2022

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Cemetery District Votes to Again Keep Saturday Burial Fee

The Johnson County Cemetery District Board has again voted to keep the $400 Saturday Burial Fee. During their regular meeting Tuesday, the board was presented with another 1,000-plus signatures from community members that want to see the fee rescinded, bringing the total number of signatures to well over 1,400 according to discussions. Board member Craig

March 9, 2022

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Jazz night at Sheridan College featuring guest soloist Dr. Scott Jeppesen

The Arts at Sheridan College will present Jazz at Sheridan College at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 17, in Kinnison Hall at the Whitney Center for the Arts. The show will feature guest soloist Dr. Scott Jeppesen, saxophone (Montana State University-Billings), and will be directed by the Sheridan College Director of Bands and Jazz Studies Dr. …

March 9, 2022

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Tax Settlement Means Money for Special Districts

Johnson County’s acceptance of a $22.7 million tax settlement with Carbon Creek/US Realm is good news for the county’s special districts, who have had some pretty tight budgets in the last few years. During a special meeting Tuesday, the commission agreed to a settlement for the company to pay an up-front amount of $10 million, …

March 9, 2022

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Yellowstone NP Clearing Roads For Upcoming Summer 2022 Season

Snowmobiling season is almost over in Yellowstone National Park, and soon it will be time to allow motor vehicles back in. The park has already started to clear roads between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris, as well as Norris to Madison and Norris to Canyon Village, thus they are no longer open to snowmobile travel. …

March 9, 2022

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Trump-Backed Crossover Voting Bill Dies In Wyoming House

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Ellen Fike, Cowboy State Daily The Wyoming House of Representatives did not consider a bill Tuesday aimed at keeping voters from changing parties to influence the outcome of primary elections, leaving it to die in the closing week of the budget session. Senate File 97 was …

March 9, 2022

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Five Residents Displaced After Motor Home Fire On Coffeen Avenue

Two adults and three children were able to safely evacuate when a fire started in the motor home near Sheridan College. According to Sheridan Fire and Rescue, a call came in just before 11pm on Tuesday (March 8th) regarding a fire on the 2800 block of Coffeen Avenue. When crews arrived a few minutes later, …

March 9, 2022

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Bill Making Meth Use By Pregnant Women A Felony Dies In Senate

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily By Clair McFarland, Cowboy State Daily  A bill that would have made it a felony to consume meth while pregnant has died in the state Senate amid concerns that it could encourage abortions and flood drug treatment centers with expectant women.   House Bill 85 would have …

March 9, 2022

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Broncs v Riverton in State Tournament Thursday and the Wyoming Cowboys Take on UNLV in the MWC Tournament Quarter Finals

The Sheridan Broncs open the state 4A basketball tournament tomorrow night they take on Riverton in the first round the game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 and we will have it live for you on 14-10 KWYO and 106.9 FM. They’ve had two good days off workouts and Head coach Jeff Martini says …

March 9, 2022

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Commission Ratifies Amendment for Brooks Street Project

The Sheridan County Commission has ratified and amendment to the Brooks Street Greenspace Project’s Study and Design Phase. The amendment corrects an accounting error on the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s end for their accountants and the Federal Grant award, according to County Engineer Ken Muller. In an email to Sheridan Media, Muller

March 9, 2022

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