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Wyoming Unmet Housing Needs Grant

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan County Housing Land Trust is requesting that the City of Sheridan support an application for a $1.6 million Wyoming Unmet Housing Needs Grant. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Christine Dietrich presented the request before the City Council at their study session Monday night. Habitat

January 13, 2026

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Powder River Energy Foundation Gives $10,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” The Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation recently received a gift that will help behavioral health in the region. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Powder River Energy Foundation Gives $10,000 to Sheridan Memorial Hospital Foundation The Powder River Energy (PRECorp) Foundation Board of

January 13, 2026

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Degenfelder Announces Bid for Governor

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” On Monday, Conservative Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder announced her campaign for Governor of Wyoming. Degenfelder’s announcement was accompanied by the release of a video highlighting her vision to preserve and champion Wyoming values. Degenfelder, who had been

January 13, 2026

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Jo Co Commission Makes Commissioner’s Board, Liaison Appointments

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Johnson County Commission Chairman Bill Novotny made his choices for commissioner board and liaison appointments at their recent meeting. He discussed the liaison appointments. Also approved were the commissioner’s assignments to various county boards. Board Assignments Board of Health: Commissioners

January 12, 2026

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Sheridan Commission Approves Koltiska Rezone

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A rezone request has been approved by the Sheridan County Commission. County Planner Mark Reid said that Travis and Mandy Koltiska were applying for a rezone for a property on County Road #62. He explained further. Reid said the applicant had included a concept plan showing a possible future 2-lot

January 12, 2026

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Buffalo Council Approves Mayor’s Appointments

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Buffalo’s City Council considered two appointments to the Mountain Plains Heritage Park Board at their recent meeting. Mayor Shane Schrader announced his selections for re-appointment as Christy Kessler and George Korhel. Councilman Scott Madsen made a motion to approve the mayor’s selections. Kessler

January 12, 2026

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History: Roller Skating in Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” A few weeks ago, this column visited ice skating in Wyoming, in this column we will look at roller skating. Roller skating has been a popular sport in Wyoming since before it even became a state. Cheyenne was one of the first towns to have a skating rink. This from …

January 12, 2026

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Un-Decorating Day at Trail End

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Christmas is now over, and what goes up, must come down. The Trail End Historic Site is getting ready for the New Year. On January 17, 2026, at 10:00 am, there will be the annual Un-Decorating Day, where the decorations that were put up for Christmas will be coming down. …

January 12, 2026

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Blood of Heroes

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” Ten fighters participated in the first Blood of Heroes of the year at the Sheridan County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. Anthony Fornelli blocks a punch by 15-year-old Hayden Carroll in their 180-pound match. Anthony Fornelli won 30-27. Owen “Golden Boy” Nickisch blocks a punch by

January 12, 2026

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Sheridan/Johnson County Unemployment Rates Increase In November 2025

News – Sheridan Media {“value”:” North-Central Wyoming unemployment numbers jumped in November of last year and part of that is due to summer-time seasonal jobs ending. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the state wide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.3% in September to 3.4% in November. It was at

January 11, 2026

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