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No Public Comment on Buffalo’s Wildlife Ordinance at Second Reading

News – Sheridan Media The Buffalo City Council passed Ordinance No. 1413, which amends city code under offenses concerning contact with wildlife within the city limits on second reading. No public comment was offered on the Ordinance. Mayor Shane Schrader, in an earlier interview, explained that the Ordinance has become necessary due to complaints

February 8, 2023

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Kinskey: Budget Talks Not Quite Done Yet

News – Sheridan Media State Senator Dave Kinskey, in his weekly talk on the legislative session Wednesday, said although the preliminary budget was approved last Friday, there is still some work remaining before the final budget bill is accepted and passed by the legislature. He said the chambers, after the weekend break, came back this …

February 8, 2023

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Crago Backs Mental Health Funding in Legislature

News – Sheridan Media State Representative Bary Crago (R-Johnson, Sheridan Counties), in his weekly update with Sheridan Media last week from the legislative session, talked about two bills that moved through the House concerning mental health issues. The first is HB0065, or 988 suicide prevention. Another bill concerning mental health issues is HB0034,

February 8, 2023

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Review of Policies, Curriculum on Agenda at SCSD#1 Work Session

News – Sheridan Media In the SCSD#1 board of trustees Work Session on Tuesday, Feb. 7, the board discussed two policies, one that concerned homeless students and their rights, and one concerning Narcan nasal spray. Superintendent Pete Kilbride talked about how the policy wording was clarified. Students are living in inadequate housing are still entitled

February 8, 2023

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City Of Sheridan Having Some Difficulty Retaining And Recruiting City Employees

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan’s cost of living along with the city’s pay rate are working against the city when it comes to recruiting and retaining city employees. At Monday’s Sheridan’s City Council meeting, Human Resources Director Heather Doke said since 2017, the city has seen a 10-15% turnover rate each year. The rate was …

February 8, 2023

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Chamber Announces Awards of Excellent Winners

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce held its 24th annual Awards of Excellence Program Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Ramada Inn in Sheridan. Chamber President Rosemary Garber presented the awards, Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson talked about the awards program this year. Anna Bailey announced the nominees in the Community

February 8, 2023

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AARP Community Grant Challenge offers funds for immediate improvements

News – Sheridan Media The AARP is offering Community Challenge Grants to communities to complete projects and make immediate improvements.  AARP Wyoming State President Stella Montano and Wyoming Outreach Manager Jen Baier, made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program to inform listeners about the grants and how the Sheridan community

February 8, 2023

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Dog and Cat Shelter: Valentine’s Day Critter Carnival this Saturday

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter has teamed up with Landon’s Greenhouse to host the Valentine’s Critter Carnival. The event will feature games, prizes, refreshments and much more.  During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Dog and Cat Shelter Dog Lead Emi Whiting told listeners a little about the …

February 8, 2023

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WYG&F release schedule for season setting meetings

News – Sheridan Media Wyoming Game and Fish wildlife biologists and wardens are using the month of February to put together hunting season proposals for this fall. In March, Game and Fish will hold a series of open house meetings which will be followed by a formal season setting meeting later that month.  The Game …

February 8, 2023

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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Employees Donate Money To Hospital’s GAP Program Fund

News – Sheridan Media On Wednesday, December 8, 2022, Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted their annual holiday breakfast to honor and celebrate Employee Partners for their contributions to the hospital’s Foundation. During the event, Partners vote to fund a strategic project in the hospital’s area of greatest need, with the monies accumulated

February 8, 2023

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