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Suspicious Circumstances on Wyoming Avenue

On September 21, 2022, the Sheridan Police Department received a report of a mancarrying an ax while cutting through several front yards on Wyoming Avenue. Footage ofthe man was captured on a privately owned surveillance camera. These circumstances understandably caused some alarm in the neighborhood.Officers made contact with the man. Officers learned the

September 22, 2022

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Bighorn National Forest temporary job application window opening

The Bighorn National Forest has announced they are looking to fill positions across the Forest and across programs.  According to the BNF, non-fire temporary positions will include recreation (trails, wilderness, climbing ranger, off highway vehicle, river), timber, range, wildlife, fisheries, botany, archeology, hydrology, equipment operator and customer

September 22, 2022

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Wyoming High School Football Matchups and History – Week 4 2022

The Sheridan Broncs play Friday at home vs. Thunder Basin beginning at 7pm. Tongue River plays Friday at home vs. Newcastle beginning at 6pm. Big Horn plays Friday at home vs. Torrington beginning at 6pm. Buffalo plays Friday at Lander beginning at 6pm. Kaycee plays Friday at home vs. Midwest beginning at 2pm Here are …

September 22, 2022

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Sheridan VA–100 years of Health Care and Community Partnership Celebration

On Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate the Sheridan VA’s 100th anniversary of health care and community partnerships. The free event will be held at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. According to the news release “the Sheridan VA Medical Center has cared for Veterans for 100 …

September 22, 2022

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State Tennis Begins/BH Vs. TR In Cross Country And Volleyball

State Tennis Tournament – The 2022 Wyoming High School State Tennis Tournament starts today and runs through Saturday at Gillette. Last year the Sheridan boys #1 doubles team of Jake Woodrow and Cael Hamrick made it to the championship match. Both are back again, but in different positions.  Woodrow now plays boys #2 singles while …

September 22, 2022

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Federal Court News

A number of individuals were recently sentenced in Federal Court in Wyoming. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Federal Court News U.S. District Court Judge for Wyoming Nancy Freudenthal recently sentenced 53-year-old Joshua Taylor of Gillette to over 24 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of

September 21, 2022

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Barrasso, Thune Introduce Bill to Reform Indian Health Service

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) reintroduced the Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act of 2022 This legislation, which passed out of the Committee on Indian Affairs with bipartisan support in 2018, will improve the quality and delivery of patient care throughout Indian Country. Unmet staffing

September 21, 2022

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Buffalo Council Approves Mayor’s P&Z Appointment

During their regular Tuesday meeting, the Buffalo City Council considered Mayor Shane Schrader’s recommendation for an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Schrader recommended the appointment of Gerald Spiering to an unexpired term on the board. The opening was created by the resignation of Chairman Kate Harness, who resigned the position

September 21, 2022

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USFS Grants More Funding for Gatchell Museum’s Services

The US Forest Service has allotted additional funding for the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum for services the museum has performed under an existing agreement. County Commissioner Bill Novotny, at this week’s regular meeting, explained the agreement and what the additional funding was for. Novotny said the amendment to the original agreement is to show the

September 21, 2022

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Sheridan Commission Accepts Funds for Fire Fuels Mitigation

The Sheridan County Commission has approved and accepted an agreement with the State Lands and Investments, Forestry Division for funding on the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region 2022 Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant. County Administrative Director Renee Obermueller explained that the program is a 50/50 partnership with landowners for

September 21, 2022

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