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Governor Gordon Underscores Support for Department of Health and President Trump’s Rural Health Transformation Project

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) Monday, underscored his support for his budget recommendations regarding the Wyoming Department of Health. The budget recommends targeted increases to sustain Wyoming’s network of critical providers, including support for developmental preschool services, home-health reimbursement for high-needs

December 9, 2025

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Jo Co Assessor Urges Applying for Property Tax Exemption

News – Sheridan Media Johnson County Assessor Steve Esponda, in his recent end-of-year report to the county commission, talked about the property tax exemption passed this year by the Wyoming Legislature. The exemption needs to be applied for by property owners to take effect, which he said seems difficult to get the word out to …

December 9, 2025

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Bucking Iron Business Park Subdivision Final Plat

News – Sheridan Media A Memorandum of Understanding between Sheridan County and the City of Sheridan regarding the subdivision of land within one mile of the contiguous corporate limits, dated April 27, 2022, outlines the responsibilities of the two jurisdictions in reviewing and taking action on development proposals within the Joint Planning Area. The

December 9, 2025

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Washington Man Sentenced in District Court

News – Sheridan Media A 30-year-old man from Washington state was recently sentenced in Fourth Judicial District Court in Sheridan for a felony drug possession charge. 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, and sentenced

December 8, 2025

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Sunday Last Night for Trail End Open House

News – Sheridan Media Tonight, December 7, is the last night for this year’s Holiday open house at the Kendrick Mansion. The annual event drew a good crowd on Friday, December 5. The mansion is festively decorated from the front lobby up to the third-floor ballroom. There was live music to enjoy by Sam Hoffman …

December 8, 2025

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Fourth Annual Santa Fly-In Draws Large Crowd

News – Sheridan Media The Fourth Annual Santa Fly-In was held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Sheridan County Airport Terminal. Justin Heid, President of Sheridan Pilots Association, talked about this year’s event. Youngsters lined up to talk to Santa and give him their Christmas ‘Wish List’. For those waiting in line, there were complimentary …

December 8, 2025

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Buffalo Council OKs Funding Application for Water Plant Upgrade

News – Sheridan Media Buffalo’s City Council discussed a resolution authorizing a submission of an application to the State Loan and Investment Board for a loan through the State Revolving Fund for an upgrade to the water treatment plant. Mayor Shane Schrader gave more details on the proposed project. The amount of the loan the …

December 8, 2025

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Sheridan Commission Approves Airport Hangar Lease

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Commission considered a lease of a hangar at the county airport based on the recommendation of Airport Manager Robert Gill, who discussed the proposal received for the lease Gill explained that Bighorn Airways, Inc. has an established record of reliability providing these types of services, serving as an …

December 8, 2025

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JCSD1 Board to Elect Officers During Monday Meeting

News – Sheridan Media The Johnson County School Board will have their regular meeting for December Monday night at the district offices in Buffalo. The board is scheduled to elect officers for the coming year, designate their official depositories, and adopt their meeting schedule for 2026. In addition, they will hear their regular reports from …

December 8, 2025

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History: Letters to Santa

News – Sheridan Media As it is the Christmas season, many youngsters have been visiting Santa and giving him their Christmas wish list or writing letters to Santa. This column is a look back in time at some of the letters to Santa that the newspapers received. Laramie, Republican Wyoming, Friday Evening, December 18, 1908 …

December 8, 2025

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