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Wyoming Game and Fish Department reflects on the top stories of 2023

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Game and Fish took a look back on 2023 and shared some of the department’s favorite milestones and stories of the year.  Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik said he feels very fortunate to lead a team that is passionate about the mission and has the talent and dedication …

January 8, 2024

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County Agrees to Gatchell, GMA Financial MOU

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s Commissioners have voted to approve and accept a Financial Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Jim Gatchell Museum and the Gatchell Museum Association (GMA), drafted by County Attorney Tucker Ruby, who explained the details to the commission at their recent meeting. Ruby said his understanding was that

January 8, 2024

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Police Chief Says New Year Holiday Quiet in Buffalo

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett, in his report to the Buffalo City Council during their recent meeting, thanked the community for being responsible during the New Year’s Eve holiday celebrations with only one DUI arrest made that night. Bissett was concerned with the high rate of suicide in the state and …

January 8, 2024

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Sher Co Ok’s Funding for Woman’s Club ADA Compliance

News – Sheridan Media A request by the Big Horn Woman’s Club for One-Percent Funding to use to become Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. During the commission’s recent meeting, County Administrative Director Cameron Duff gave details on the need for the funding. Members of the public

January 8, 2024

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SHERIDAN’S FIRST RADIO STATION

News – Sheridan Media KWYO signed on the air for the first time on Monday, July 9, 1934 at 7:00pm, becoming Sheridan Wyoming’s first radio station and the second oldest radio station in Wyoming. The original studio location was on the second floor of the Carroll’s Furniture Store at 340 North Main in downtown Sheridan, and it even …

January 8, 2024

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Nordic Celebration to be held at Historic TA Ranch

News – Sheridan Media On Saturday, January 20, beginning at 11 a.m., the historic TA Ranch near Buffalo will be hosting a Nordic Celebration called the Fire & Ice event. It is to celebrate Nordic/ Danish Heritage as well as promote public health. Kaitlin Giles, owner said in the news release. “If you have ever …

January 8, 2024

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Morning Sports: January 8, 2024

News – Sheridan Media The High School Winter Sports season in Sheridan County resumed this past weekend on the basketball court, the wrestling mat, the swimming pool and on the ski trails. Sheridan County High School Basketball: The Sheridan boys and girls each went 3-0 in Cheyenne as they defeated Green River, Kelly Walsh and …

January 8, 2024

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Jo Co Commission Meets New County EMC

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County’s new Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) was presented to the county commission during their last regular meeting. Outgoing EMC Marilyn Connolly introduced Jimmy Cataline and he spoke about himself and his qualifications to the commission. Connolly announced earlier this year that she would be retiring and her

January 7, 2024

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Building Inspector Discusses Re-painting of Margo’s Mural

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Building Inspector Terry Asay, in his report to the city council at their last meeting, discussed the mural on the Margo’s Pottery Building that will need re-painted now that repairs to the outside wall have been completed. Asay said he would contact Aaron Wuerker, one of the artists who painted …

January 7, 2024

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Sheridan Commission Tables Decision on Rules for Airport Leases

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners tabled a decision on adopting changes to rules and regulations concerning the leasing of county-owned property at the county airport. Amendments to the provisions that were recommended by the public were implemented into the new draft of the document. The amendments made added “consulting with

January 7, 2024

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