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WYDOT Begins Collecting Fuel Tax From Public EV Charging Stations

News – Sheridan Media The Wyoming Department of Transportation started collecting fuel tax and licensing fees from public electric vehicle charging stations around the state Oct.1. In Wyoming Statute, electricity is identified as an alternative fuel when used to charge electric vehicles and thus is subject to fuel tax. By law, all electricity sold

October 21, 2025

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City-County Officials Discuss Gravel Pit Approvals, 1-Mile Donut Area

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan city and county officials sat down last week to discuss a number of issues important to both entities to find common ground and how to move forward. County Commissioner Lonnie Wright attended, and talks about how the gravel pit approval process works. They also talked about the one-mile donut around …

October 21, 2025

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Chamber Welcomes Arrowhead Lodge

News – Sheridan Media The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Arrowhead Lodge during an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. Arrowhead Lodge, located at 6002 U.S. Hwy 14 east of Burgess Junction, has a lounge, restaurant, motel suites, 20 cabins, 45 RV spaces and is open 7 days a week for …

October 21, 2025

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On Track to Save Sheridan’s Last Streetcar

News – Sheridan Media A historic treasure at is at risk. A rare piece of Sheridan County history is in danger of being lost. The Ol’ #115 —Sheridan’s last surviving streetcar — once carried passengers and freight between downtown Sheridan and Fort Mackenzie. A second streetcar connected Sheridan to the coal mining communities along the …

October 21, 2025

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I-90 Road Work Between Ranchester and Montana Border Line Complete Until Next Year

News – Sheridan Media Motorists traveling between the Montana state line and Ranchester will notice the road is a little smoother than it was one year ago. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Croell Inc., began working on the westbound lane of I-90 in late March of this year focusing on repairing five …

October 21, 2025

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Anwynn Fack Named Winner of 2025 Christmas Stroll Button Design Contest

News – Sheridan Media A special presentation was held Monday at Sheridan City Hall with Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger, Sheridan Christmas Stroll Committee Chair Robby Smith and Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce CEO Teresa Detimore. The winning design for the 30th annual Christmas Stroll Button Design Contest was announced as Anwynn Fack, daughter of

October 21, 2025

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Rezone Request Considered on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media A request to rezone property in south Sheridan was an item addressed at Monday night’s Sheridan City Council meeting. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has more. Following a public hearing on the matter, the Council approved first reading of an ordinance to rezone one acre of property at 1039 2nd Ave East …

October 21, 2025

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Governor Gordon Receives Additional Complaints Regarding Weston County Clerk

News – Sheridan Media Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) received additional complaints Monday from several qualified electors of Weston County alleging new acts of misconduct or malfeasance by the Weston County Clerk and requesting removal from office. Those filing complaints include Karen Drost, Stanley Jasinski, Susan Love, and Allen Slagle. The complaints

October 21, 2025

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Sheridan Commission to Consider Rescission of Fire Restrictions

News – Sheridan Media Sheridan County’s Commissioners will consider the rescission of partial fire restrictions in the county during their regular meeting Tuesday. The commission enacted the partial restrictions that went into effect on July 8,  due to county-wide dry conditions. The commission will also consider an Agreement for Professional Services

October 20, 2025

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JCSD1 Board OK’s Policy Revisions on First Reading

News – Sheridan Media The Board of Trustees for Johnson County School District #1 considered policy revisions for the district at their last regular meeting. The first was policy was GCBDD for Bereavement Leave, which the board discussed. The next policy was GCBDE concerning Jury Duty, and the board talked about that. The final policy …

October 20, 2025

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