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The Importance of Volunteers

News – Sheridan Media During a presentation before the Sheridan City Council at their recent business meeting, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO Teresa Detimore talked about the importance of volunteers to their organization and the Chamber’s mission. Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO Teresa Detimore Detimore said the Chamber Bucks program

December 20, 2025

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PRECorp Returning Member Capital Credits

News – Sheridan Media Powder River Energy Corporation is issuing a capital credit retirement or “refund” of about $3.3 million this month. According to information from PRECorp, this retirement returns a portion of the money members paid for electric usage during select years. Some Powder River Energy members will receive a credit on their bill

December 20, 2025

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Keeping it Local With Chamber Bucks

News – Sheridan Media A program through the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce helps keep money local. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. Keeping it Local With Chamber Bucks The Chamber Bucks program through the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce began in 1993 and issued $2,700 in Chamber Bucks that first year. Chamber Bucks …

December 20, 2025

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Commissioners Remind Residents of Upcoming Property Tax Deadlines

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Commissioners Christi Haswell and Nick Siddle appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public pulse to remind residents that property tax exemptions created by the Wyoming Legislature remain in effect for the 2026 tax year but now require action by the homeowner. Sheridan County Assessor Paul Fall has reported the statewide

December 19, 2025

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Off-Leash Dog Trails at Big Goose Natural Area Become Permanent

News – Sheridan Media Dog owners have a new reason to celebrate. The Sheridan Community Land Trust (SCLT) has announced the Off-Leash Dog Trail experiment at the Big Goose Natural Area (BGNA) has been deemed a success and will now become a permanent part of the site. According to a release, SCLT made the decision …

December 19, 2025

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Senate Energy Committee Advances Bills Important to Wyoming

News – Sheridan Media The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to advance the American Voices in Federal Lands Act at their business meeting Wednesday. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis introduced the legislation that will restrict foreign adversaries and artificial intelligence from providing input on federal land management

December 19, 2025

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Sheridan County Man Sentenced to Prison for Drug Charges

News – Sheridan Media A sentencing hearing was held this week in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a man who pleaded guilty to several crimes involving methamphetamine. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details. District Court Judge Darci Phillips accepted the terms of the plea agreement reached between the defendant and the State,

December 19, 2025

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Compass Center for Families ED Forty under 40

News – Sheridan Media Compass Center for Families has announced that Executive Director Tifany Resser has been selected as one of Wyoming’s Forty Under 40 by the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce. Resser said the recognition reflects the collective work of Compass staff and board members who support families across northern Wyoming. Compass Center for

December 19, 2025

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Jo Co Road & Bridge Gives Update on Barnum Bridge Project

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Road & Bridge Supervisor Scott Pehringer updated the county commission on the latest for a bridge replacement project in southern Johnson County. Pehringer detailed what has happened. According to WYDOT’s State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), the plan is to replace the bridge over the Middle Fork of

December 19, 2025

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Buffalo Council to Sponsor Grant Application

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council has voted to sponsor a grant application by Carlton Construction, Inc. for funding through the Wyoming Business Council or State Land and Investment Fund. The funding, if awarded, will be used for a sanitary sewer extension to a proposed subdivision north of Buffalo. City Clerk Julie Silbernagel explained

December 19, 2025

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