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25th Anniversary of Chamber Awards of Excellence

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th annual Awards of Excellence celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the WYO Theater. Chamber Chief Executive Officer Dixie Johnson explained about this year’s awards gala. She explained how the nominees were chosen in each category. Jen Crouse,

February 29, 2024

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Buffalo Council Approves Liquor License Transfer

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A liquor license transfer for a business within the city limits was reviewed by the Buffalo City Council. A Public Hearing was held during the last city council meeting but no comment was offered by the public. Mayor Shane Schrader announced the parties involved in the transfer during the public …

February 28, 2024

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Crago Discusses Failed Property Tax Bill

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” State Representative Barry Crago (R-District 40) is in Cheyenne for the 2024 Legislative Budget Session and will be talking with Sheridan Media during the weeks he is in session. State Representative Steve Harshman (R-District 37), presented a property tax bill, (HB203), which would have eliminated much

February 28, 2024

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Sheridan Commission OKs Airport Sublease Agreement

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A Lessor’s Consent to Sublease agreement between Bighorn Airways, Inc. and Bighorn Flying Company, LLC was approved and accepted by the Sheridan County Commission. County airport manager Robert Gill explained the need for the agreement. After some discussion between the commissioners and Gill, the

February 28, 2024

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Story Branch Library opens new extension  

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Sheridan County Public Library System Director Amy Long made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to announce the extension of the Story Branch Library and praised the hard work of those who made it happen.  A. Long  Libraries have become more than just a place to check out a …

February 28, 2024

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SF0054 passes the Wyoming Senate 29-2

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Senate Vice President Dave Kinskey (SD-22) applauded the amendments to, and subsequent passage of SF0054 Homeowner tax exemption, an immediate tax relief proposal that will make 46 percent of homes property tax free.  According to a release, the bill was amended to embrace the key elements of Kinskey’s

February 28, 2024

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GPET Funding Requests

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Last fall the City of Sheridan solicited applications from interested governmental and nonprofit agencies within the City for General Purpose Excise Tax Funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger informed the City Council this week that the GPET allocations will be up for

February 28, 2024

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UW-led research shows invasive ants change lion predation in Kenya

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” New research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student shows that invasive ants in a Kenyan savanna have caused lions to change their predatory behavior. During a recent appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, UW Director of Institutional Communications Chad Baldwin shared the news of this

February 28, 2024

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SCSD#2 and NWCCD Hold Annual Joint Meeting

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” SCSD#2 Board of Trustees and The Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) Board held their annual joint meeting on Monday, Feb. 26 at the Sheridan College Whitney Center for the Arts. Scott Stults, Superintendent at SCSD#2, spoke to Sheridan Media about the meeting. Items on the agenda included

February 28, 2024

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REACH awarded 501(c)(3) status

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” REACH Sheridan, a new nonprofit located in Sheridan, announced it has received its 501(c)(3) status after a year of organization and several events.  In March of 2023, the volunteer board which included Laurie Morris, Brandy Nielsen, Rollie Hurza , Janie Majelky, and Hayden Starrett formed REACH to

February 27, 2024

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