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Sheridan Commission OK’s Rezone Request

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission has considered the Clearwater Land & Minerals Rezone brought before them by County Planner Mark Reid, who gave details on the proposed rezone. A Public Hearing was required for the rezone. One person spoke on behalf of the petitioner and another had questions concerning the proposed rezone. …

December 11, 2025

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WYDOT Officials Urge Motorists to Stop Racing Road Closure Gates This Winter Season

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation urges drivers to stop racing highway road closure gates this winter season. WYDOT has experienced an increase in road closure gate crashes and near misses in recent winters as drivers try to race the gate as employees are lowering it. At least 23 recorded crashes have …

December 11, 2025

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Out of Service

News – Sheridan Media The elevator at Sheridan City Hall remains temporarily closed. City Administrator Stu McRae, at Monday’s City Council study session, said they are waiting on a necessary part to be shipped that will fix the elevator. City Administrator Stu McRae McRae said that if you need accommodations or assistance accessing any services,

December 11, 2025

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Healthy Land, Healthy Herds: Wet Meadow Project Strengthens Working Lands

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan Community Land Trust is reporting on the completion of a major wet meadow restoration project on private ranch land along Sixmile Creek near Ranchester.  According to SCLT, the multi-year effort focused on slowing erosion, improving soil health, and strengthening grasslands that support both grazing livestock and wildlife

December 10, 2025

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SCSD#2 Board Recognizes Champion Football Team

News – Sheridan Media The SCSD#2 Board of Trustees held their December meeting on Monday, Dec 8. In recognitions, Coach Jeff Mowry talked about the SHS 4A Football State Champions. The SHS Football team has won 55 games in a row, and five state championships in a row. The team also held a 3.25 GPA, …

December 10, 2025

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Stay Awake at the Wheel

News – Sheridan Media According to AAA, approximately 119 million people traveled over 50 miles by car for the Christmas/New Year period in 2024, making the Holiday Season peak times for road travel. Wyoming Highway Patrol Captain Erik Jorgensen made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to share some holiday travel tips to help …

December 10, 2025

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Rancher’s Night Out: Sharing Ideas and Checking In with Each Other

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County Conservation District Manager Carrie Rogaczewski and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist Andrew Cassiday said the latest Rancher’s Night Out saw good attendance and productive conversations.  Developed by the Working Lands Collaborative, Rancher’s Night Out is an informal meeting

December 10, 2025

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BPD Chief Discusses Sheridan, Johnson Counties’ 9-1-1 Issue

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo Police Chief Sean Bissett reported to the city council an issue with the 9-1-1 system that affected both Sheridan and Johnson Counties that his dispatch center dealt with in November. He explained what happened. Bissett said there were 2,477 calls which was down for the month, with 597 incidents that …

December 10, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Accepts Agreement for Wildland Fire Grant

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners considered a Cooperative Agreement for the Sub-Award of the 2025 Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant between the county and the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments, Forestry Division. County Administrative Director Cameron Duff detailed what the agreement does. Duff said this

December 10, 2025

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JCSD1 Board Elects Officers for 2026

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board has elected officers for 2026, choosing to keep the same trustees in each of the offices. The first office was for Chairman, held by Travis Pearson. Nominations were presented for Pearson and Lynette Fox, with Pearson being elected. Superintendent Charles Auzqui spoke about the election process.

December 10, 2025

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